Clearfield, UT – Mountaineering equipment firm Petzl has formally posted a recall on the company’s website for all Petzl Charlet Sarken crampons. nRecent customer experience has shown that the front points of Sarken crampons are susceptible to premature wearout following heavy use. This means cracking of the metal forefoot near the front points, followed by … Continue reading Petzl Recalls Crampons
Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia – We are all deep in thought as the roar of the helicopter’s engines takes us back to reality. Moving towards the take-off area, our hearts start beating faster. Like a lazy bumble bee the helicopter lifts off the ground and rises slowly. For a few seconds it seems to stand still … Continue reading Kamchatka: Helicopter Skiing at the End of the World
Gulmarg, India – Errating operating hours of the 4,364 vertical-foot gondola at Gulmarg ski resort, in the Himalayas in India’s Jammu & Kashmir region, hindered the ski area’s operation during its second full winter of operation, asserts Peter Robinson of Ski Himalaya. n
Wanaka, New Zealand – Cardrona Alpine Resort received 10 cm (four inches) of new snow in 12 hours over the weekend, adding to base depths greeting ski vacationers during the New Zealand school holidays and further reinforcing Cardrona’s conditions leading up to the ski resort’s scheduled October 7th closing day. nThe Cardrona Kids Festival kicks … Continue reading Fresh Snow Drapes Cardrona’s Ski Slopes In Time for School Holidays
Warwick, NY – New Jersey’s Mountain Creek ski and snowboard resort will hold its annual pre-season tent sale at the 18th annual Applefest in Warwick, N.Y. on Sunday, October 7th. The festival in this Orange County town northwest of New York City regularly draws over 40,000 people with attractions including 275 artisans displaying handmade jewelry, … Continue reading Mountain Creek Tent Sale to Hawk Skis and Snowboards at Warwick Applefest
Avon, CO – As temperatures are dropping, ski and snowboard resorts across Colorado are gearing up for the winter season ahead. On Saturday morning, a Sky Crane helicopter was hard at work at Beaver Creek, installing lift towers for the ski area’s new eight-passenger Buckaroo Express Gondola. n
Salt Lake City, UT – The ski industry has in recent years seen tremendous growth in small boutique ski manufacturers building “customized” skis. They often use specialized designs and innovative materials to build a ski to suit a very specific purpose. Among these niche ski builders are PM Gear, Moment Skis, Praxis, and now Salt … Continue reading New Boutique Ski Manufacturer Bluehouse Launches in Utah