Nashua, NH – On Friday, October 17, Zimmerman’s ski shop is celebrating its 40th birthday at the Sky Lounge on Amherst Street in Nashua, featuring a screening of the new Teton Gravity Research ski and snowboard film, “Under the Influence”. nThanks to apparel and gear manufacturer The North Face, which is also celebrating its 40th … Continue reading Ski Shop to Throw Birthday Bash in Nashua with TGR Ski Film Screening
by Marc Guido Salt Lake City, UT – Skiing and snowboarding travelers are justifiably concerned about rising baggage surcharges being imposed by airlines around the globe. As many domestic airlines are now charging fees of up to $130 round trip for most coach fliers to check two bags, the fact that a single pair … … Continue reading Airline Baggage Fees Set to Smack Skiers
Stockholm, Sweden – Peak Performance King of Style is a big air skiing competition set for Stockholm’s Stadion arena on Nov. 22. New for this year’s event is a video qualifying that offers an opportunity for unknown skiers to compete for the final two places in the starting field. nViewers will be able to rate … Continue reading Video Qualifying Announced for Stadium Skiing Competition in Stockholm
Vernon (BC), Canada – British Columbia is Mother Nature’s stage for some of the best helicopter skiing and snowboarding in the world. The region has been welcoming heliskiing guests from around the globe since the mid 60’s when Canadian Mountain Holidays, Mike Wiegele and RK Heliskiing were the three principal players. n
Banff (AB), Canada – During my salad days as a bachelor, well-meaning friends would occasionally set me up on blind dates with “someone you’ll really like.” You know the drill; they tell you that she’s beautiful, smart, funny, loves the outdoors, cooks like Mario Batali, has a great career, etc. In fact, their descriptions are … Continue reading Sunshine Village: No One’s Second Fiddle