Whistler (BC), Canada – The slopes of B.C.’s Whistler Blackcomb ski resort went from summer to winter this weekend in 12 inches flat. n Pre-season snow was … Continue Reading ››
El Colorado, Chile – U.S. moguls skiers continued to build on a strong foundation from earlier camps in Colorado and Oregon by piling on training runs and technique work in Chile. n”We’ve gone from one camp to the next,” Head Coach Scott Rawles said, “and this was an excellent finish. Chile’s had the best winter … Continue reading Great Snow Fuels U.S. Moguls Skiers in Chile
Whistler (BC), Canada – The annual Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale marks the unofficial start of the winter season as 20,000 square feet of ski and snowboard gear are offered at up to 70 percent off. Over Thanksgiving weekend, deal hunters can stock up on everything from skis and snowboards, to jackets, pants, goggles and gloves. … Continue reading Gear Up for Ski Season at Whistler’s Annual Turkey Sale
Taos Ski Valley, NM – Taos Ski Valley is perhaps the last major North American ski resort still operated by its founding family. Swiss immigrant Ernie Blake developed this tough and remote area after World War II and succeeded in creating a unique ambience via small European-style family lodges and personalized service, particularly the … … Continue reading Taos, New Mexico: A Ski Resort Guide
Tahoe City, CA – North Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts are welcoming the coming ski and snowboard season with resort upgrades, new programs and special events – all designed to attract visitors to the largest concentration of ski resorts in the country. n“There is nothing like the North Lake Tahoe ski product,” said Tourism Director Andy … Continue reading North Tahoe Ramps Up for Winter with Ski Resort Upgrades
Colorado Springs, CO – The U.S. Disabled Alpine Team closed summer camp with its third testing session at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs. Only this time, they hung around for the first annual U.S. Paralympics Leadership Symposium for Adaptive Skiing featuring a panel of U.S. stars including Chris Devlin-Young (sit-ski; Campton, NH), … Continue reading U.S. Disabled Alpine Ski Team Closes Camp in Colorado
Hancock, MA – The Annual Jiminy Peak Fall Festival will take place on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday October 6, 7 and 8, 2007. The Fall Festival features a craft fair, the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard sale, an outdoor barbeque and job fair. Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers will have … … Continue reading Jiminy Peak Fall Festival Takes Place Columbus Day Weekend