Snowbird, UT – One of the ski industry’s most prestigious photographers, Scott Markewitz, will hold his third annual photography workshop at Utah’s Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Feb. 9-12. Participants of the Scott Markewitz Photography Workshop will learn about all aspects of ski and winter outdoor photography with morning and evening classroom sessions and on-hill … Continue reading Snowbird to Host 3rd Annual Scott Markewitz Photo Workshop→
Calgary (AB), Canada – Reigning world downhill champion Erik Guay headlines a team of 10 speed skiers who will fly the flag for Canada as the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup gets underway in Alberta this week. The 30-year-old from Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, was the first Canadian to record a podium in Lake Louise when he … Continue reading Canadian Ski Team Unveiled for Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup→
Beijing, China – After a decade of driving the Chinese snowboard scene, the Nanshan Open celebrates its 10th birthday in style Jan. 14-15 by gaining 5Star TTR status to become the largest slopestyle snowboard competition in Asia. The Nanshan Open blends contest riding, cultural immersion and local hospitality for its athletes. The local Mellowparks.cn park … Continue reading Nanshan Open Celebrates a Decade of Snowboarding in China→
Woodstock, VT – Steeped in history, The Woodstock Inn & Resorts’ Suicide Six Ski Area celebrates its 75th anniversary this winter. Suicide Six was “discovered” in 1934 when Dartmouth grad Wallace “Bunny” Bertram set up the country’s first rope tow on Gilbert’s Hill, becoming the first ski lift in the Eastern U.S. Armed with topographical … Continue reading Vermont’s Suicide Six Ski Area Celebrates 75 Years→
Avon, CO – Mother Nature is a ski racing fan, at least this year, as the International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed the 2011 Audi Birds of Prey World Cup Race Week skiing events in Beaver Creek, Colo., without requiring an official snow control inspection. The FIS normally sends Snow Control inspectors to World Cup … Continue reading FIS Confirms Audi Birds of Prey World Cup Ski Races Without Snow Control Inspection→
Wrightwood, CA – Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood is supporting needy families of the High Desert this holiday season with a toy and canned food drive sponsored by The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul. Any guest who brings an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to Mountain High between November 28th and December 16th … Continue reading Mountain High Resort Plans Charity Canned Food/Toy Drive→
Stockholm, Sweden – Niklas Mattsson lifted a curse by clinching the first Swedish victory ever on Saturday in the six years of Stadium Winterjam World Cup Big Air contests in Stockholm. Mattsson, 19, scored a total of 172.4 points with a final run consisting of a frontside 1080 double cork, and backside 1080 mute on … Continue reading Swede Mattsson Claims Snowboard World Cup Big Air Victory in Stockholm→
