Broomfield, CO – SkyeTek, Inc., a provider of embedded RFID reader technology, on Monday announced that Vail Resorts has chosen SkyeTek as its solutions partner in the development of a new wireless on-mountain RFID network and suite of Web services. The new technology platform will enable Vail Resorts, operator of the Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, … Continue reading Vail Resorts Lift Tickets to be RFID-Enabled
Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – Mt. Ruapehu’s Igloo megaplex is now officially open for business after New Zealand’s Department of Conservation approval and a fully catered dress rehearsal over the weekend. The igloo megaplex sits at 2290m on the Whakapapa Ski Area side of Mt. Ruapehu. It features three bedrooms, two dining rooms and plenty … Continue reading New Zealand Ski Resort Opens Igloo Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand – Southern Hemisphere snow sports athletes will descend upon Snow Park NZ on Friday and Saturday for Armadageddon, the ski slopestyle extravaganza. nChris O’Connell on the C-Box at … Continue Reading ››
Lakewood, CO – The final 2006/07 Kottke End of Season Survey released by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the U.S. ski industry recorded 55.1 million visits for the 2006-07 season, up 0.4 percent from the preliminary estimate of 54.82 million, and down 6.5 percent from the record 2005-06 season. nThe 2006-07 winter … Continue reading Final Tally Shows U.S. Ski and Snowboard Days Down 6.5% in 2006-07
Methven, New Zealand – New Zealanders and Australians had a high profile at the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Super G at Mt. Hutt ski area in Methven today with Australia’s Brent Fetterplace winning the men’s ski race and Volkswagen National Team member Janelle Miller, 21 (Queenstown), and Sarah Jarvis, 21 (Hamilton), finishing in second … Continue reading Super G, Super Combi Conclude ANC Ski Racing Titles in New Zealand
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler based Prior Snowboard Manufactory Ltd is coming out with its biggest, widest, stiffest ski model to date this winter: The Overlord. The Overlord provides a new level of big-mountain performance for progressive and advanced skiers, company officials say. n
Toronto, Canada – Entertainment at this year’s Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show, set for October 11-14, includes a “Freestyle Extreme Show” featuring a team of skiers and snowboarders who will defy gravity to wow the crowd with new-school aerial tricks. nCreating a big air extravaganza for visitors, these athletes will spring from atop the … Continue reading Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show to Feature ‘Freestyle Extreme Show’