Portland, ME – With Sunday River already open for skiing and snowboarding, the winter season in Maine is already underway. A number of the state’s ski areas have new treats in store for visitors this winter.nAt Mt. Abram, Mt. Explorer is expanding its shuttle service from downtown Bethel to Mt. Abram every Saturday this season. … Continue reading Maine Ski Areas Announce Upgrades for 2009-10 Season
Aspen, CO – The John Popper Project Featuring DJ Logic will rock the base of Aspen Mountain on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks celebration. This show kicks-off the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series offering five free concerts throughout the ski and snowboard season.nJohn Popper is best known as the frontman … Continue reading John Popper Project Announced as First Bud-Light Hi-Fi Act of Aspen Ski Season
Rosemont, IL – Alpine skiing is often considered one of the most dangerous winter sports around, especially with the horrific crash videos replayed during the evening sports casts. However, a new study published in the November/December issue of Sports Health investigates and debunks 12 common myths associated with the sport.n“There are many common misperceptions about … Continue reading New Study Analyzes Myths Concerning Alpine Skiing Injuries
by Alan Weschler Albany, NY – The good news for skiers and riders in eastern New York and western New England: ski resorts are paying attention to the economy. Sort of.nMore than a half-dozen major ski and snowboard resorts in the region did not raise their rates for 2009-10, including Windham, Mount Snow, Killington and … Continue reading Tough Economy Means Bargains Galore for Northeastern Skiers and Snowboarders
Hemsedal, Norway – Winter has arrived in Hemsedal. After days below freezing, great conditions for snowmaking and a promising weather forecast, ski area officials plan to launch the resort’s 2009-10 ski and snowboard season this Saturday.n”When we open, we open for ‘real’,” says a happy resort manager, Trond H. Østby. “Hemsedal Skisenter has got … … Continue reading Hemsedal to Open Ski Season a Week Early