Bolton, VT – Following months of planning and weeks of intense snowmaking and snow sculpting, Bolton Valley Resort last month opened Vermont’s first and only Burton Progression Park and an additional medium and large park for advanced skiers and riders. The parks were constructed by Snow Park Technologies (SPT), builders of parks for the XGames, … Continue reading Bolton Valley Opens Vermont’s Only Burton Progression Park →

Stratton Mountain, VT – Stratton Mountain has served as home to snowboarding’s U.S. Open for more than 20 years. During that time, the event has grown from a somewhat obscure event into the biggest snowboard celebration of the year. And now for the first time ever, Stratton will allow the public to access the same … Continue reading Stratton to Host U.S. Open After Party on Terrain That Will Challenge the Pros →

Jay, VT – With perhaps the most liberal boundary-to-boundary skiing policy in New England, plus nearly 17 feet of natural snow in just about two months earlier this season, Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort continues to encourage skiers and riders to learn how to ski gladed and wooded terrain enthusiastically, but with safety always at the … Continue reading Glade and Powder Clinics Reveal the Secrets of Jay Peak This Ski Season →

Nelson (BC), Canada – The second annual Cold Smoke Festival, a backcountry skiing extravaganza centered around powder-filled Nelson and nearby Whitewater Resort February 22nd through 25th will feature the return of freeskiing legend Eric Pehota. nLast year’s backcountry festival generated plenty of buzz amongst the locals and visitors alike, thanks to feature events that included … Continue reading Coldsmoke II Backcountry Skiing Festival Returns to Whitewater →

McCall, ID – Idaho’s Brundage Mountain Resort near McCall has opened its 2008 backcountry snowcat skiing operation to enthusiastic reviews. nBrundage Mountain’s snowcat … Continue Reading ››