Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – An unexpected eruption of New Zealand’s Mt. Ruapehu volcano occurred today, closing area roads and spewing mud onto a ski trail at Whakapapa, the Associated Press is reporting. nThe eruption sent lahars streaming down the central North Island mountainside, trapping one of the ski area’s groomers and causing minor injuries … Continue reading Volcanic Eruption Buries New Zealand Ski Slope →

Arapahoe Basin, CO – On the same night as its cross-Continental Divide rival Loveland Ski Area started snowmaking efforts in a bid to once again become the first ski area in the nation to open, neighboring Arapahoe Basin also last night began its quest to open by making snow on the High Noon trail. n

Mont-Tremblant (QC), Canada – Ski resort owner and operator Intrawest Intrawest ULC today announced the appointment of Charles Massicotte to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer for Mont Tremblant resort in Quebec. In this newly created position, Massicotte will be responsible for all aspects of Tremblant’s resort operations, including real estate development and … Continue reading Intrawest Names Ski Industry Veteran President and CEO of Tremblant →

Boulder, CO – For its third production year, DPS Skis has announced its plan to build a limited number of giant 200cm versions of their Lotus 120 and Lotus 138 powder skis for the 2007-08 ski season. While DPS produces an extensive quiver of carbon shapes that span the snow/terrain spectrum, the Lotus series reflects … Continue reading Speak Softly, and Ski on Big Sticks →

Ogden, UT – Amer Sports Corporation — the world’s largest sports equipment company — has opened its doors in Ogden, Utah, the new headquarters for its recently created Winter & Outdoor U.S. unit (ASWO) that includes ski manufacturers Atomic and Salomon as well as wristtop computer maker Suunto. n”We’re excited to have the Atomic, Salomon … Continue reading Ski Companies Complete Move to Ogden →

Austin, TX – Answering the call for DVD quality on demand action sports trailers, NossaTV has officially rolled out its DOUBLE WIDE Trailer Park. For the first time, skiing and snowboarding trailers from independent filmmakers big and small are together under one roof, and available for full screen viewing. nAt launch, the Trailer Park … … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Video Publisher’s New Offering No Trailer Trash →

Steamboat Springs, CO – Partnerships, innovation and service seem to be driving success at Chaos and Moon Shadow. For both ski and snowboard headwear brands, current designs and colors are growing brand awareness in the marketplace. Sponsorships and affiliations, and strong price points with sizeable retail margins are also fueling this growth, company officials assert.