Snowbird, UT – Winds gusting over 70 miles per hour ahead of an approaching storm system forced the evacuation of a chairlift at Utah’s Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort Wednesday afternoon.n According to Jared Ishkanian, Snowbird’s Public Relations Director, at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday morning a strong gust caused a misalignment in the way one of … Continue reading High Winds Force Evacuation of Snowbird Chairlift →

Inawashiro, Japan – The U.S. Ski Team’s Ryan St. Onge (Winter Park, CO) put down two of his best jumps this season Wednesday in Japan to win gold in aerials at the 2009 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships as two Canadians completed the podium.n Bidding for a fourth straight World Championship medal, Steve Omischl of … Continue reading 2009 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships: North Americans Sweep Podium in Men’s Aerials →

North Conway, NH – New Hampshire’s venerable Cranmore Mountain ski resort in North Conway has lined up a month’s worth of fun family events to celebrate spring’s return.n Cranmore continues to offer Cranapalooza, its nighttime family festival, as well as terrain park competitions such as Cranarchy in the Darkside. Biodiesel Day also returns for its … Continue reading March Into Spring at Cranmore →

Squaw Valley, CA – The mythical Tram Face at Squaw remains untouched as competitors on the Freeride World Tour are leaving the California ski resort for Tignes, France for the tour’s next stop.n A potent winter storm has forced organizers to cancel the final day of competition and the results from Day One, held Friday … Continue reading Freeride World Tour Leaves Squaw Without Skiing the Tram Face →

Salt Lake City, UT – The new Westminster Griffins Alpine Ski Team is off to a racing start this year as both men’s and women’s teams qualified for the 2009 National Championships. After their recent strong showing at the regional championships in Steamboat Springs, Colo., the team departed for Winter Park, Colo. to compete in … Continue reading Westminster’s Inaugural Ski Team Qualifies for 2009 Nationals in First Year →

Nagano, Japan – The world’s most talented young riders are set to kick off the 2009 Junior World Championships for snowboarding today in Nagano.n “The team headed for Nagano is one of the strongest we have ever sent to a Junior Worlds events,” U.S. Snowboarding Program Manager Abbi Nyberg said. “They have all worked very … Continue reading Snowboard Jr. Worlds Set for Nagano →

Boulder, CO – Colorado Jitney is a new transportation service that carries skiers and riders from Boulder to Colorado’s Front Range ski resorts.n The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission recently granted Colorado Jitney authorization to operate as a common carrier to shuttle passengers from downtown Boulder to many of … Continue reading New Boulder Company Provides Transportation to Colorado Ski Resorts →