Minnesota Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program Seeks Volunteers and Students

Bemidji, Minnesota – Courage Center’s Ski and Snowboard Program (CCSS) seeks volunteers and students for their Adaptive Ski Program at Minnesota’s Buena Vista ski area in Bemidji.n Volunteers assist skiers with disabilities who are participating in a six-week adaptive ski program, Jan. 25-March 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. (no session over President’s Day weekend). … Continue reading Minnesota Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program Seeks Volunteers and Students

Former Collegiate Racer Paralyzed in Ski Accident Wins NCAA Award

Burlington, VT – Former collegiate ski racer and 2008 Middlebury College graduate Kelly Brush has been recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for her courage and determination in overcoming adversity, granting her the prestigious Inspiration Award.n Brush was paralyzed in a ski racing accident while competing for Middlebury College in 2006. She returned … Continue reading Former Collegiate Racer Paralyzed in Ski Accident Wins NCAA Award

Crested Butte Receives Geology Report to Expand Skiing Onto Snodgrass Mountain

Mt. Crested Butte, CO – The long-awaited U.S. Geological Survey report on Crested Butte’s Snodgrass Mountain has been made public after a lengthy review process by the U.S. Forest Service.n Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) and the U.S. Forest Service conducted two in-depth geological hazards investigations with the goal of determining the suitability of Snodgrass … Continue reading Crested Butte Receives Geology Report to Expand Skiing Onto Snodgrass Mountain

Mayrhofen Welcomes the European Freeskiing Scene for the Austrian Open

Mayrhofen, Austria – The terrain features are shaped to perfection, the race office is set, and everything is ready to for European freeskiing scene in Mayrhofen. The Austrian Open, Austria’s biggest freeski event, begins today with a week-long program.n The crew of Mayrhofen’s Penken Park has spent days fine tuning the features. The large quarterpipe … Continue reading Mayrhofen Welcomes the European Freeskiing Scene for the Austrian Open

Fly, Stay and Ski Free at Aspen/Snowmass

Aspen, CO – With holiday ski business down a reported eight percent at Colorado’s Aspen/Snowmass, the ski resort company and Frontier Airlines have joined forces to offer a “Free Flight, Free Night and Free Day” program that Aspen Skiing Co. officials indicate will save guests over $1,000 on an average trip.n Under the program terms, … Continue reading Fly, Stay and Ski Free at Aspen/Snowmass