Golden, CO – The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) will host the 19th annual Backcountry Bash on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. The Bash will raise money and awareness for the Colorado mountain conservation, education, and recreation organization’s Backcountry Snowsports Initiative program, which advocates for preservation of winter backcountry areas for … Continue reading The Colorado Mountain Club to Host the 19th Annual Backcountry Bash→
Aurora, CO – Julia Mancuso, gold medal winner in giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy and the silver medalist in both downhill and combined at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, is traveling to the Denver area to meet fans and sign autographs. [caption id=”attachment_18757″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Julia Mancuso, left, … Continue reading Ski Racer Julia Mancuso to Sign Autographs for Fans in Denver Suburb→
Whitefish, MT – For nearly 60 years a statue of Jesus has watched skiers schuss by on Big Mountain, but that may be about to change. The statue sits on U.S. Forest Service Land leased to Whitefish Mountain Resort through a Special Use Permit. It was first erected in 1953 by members of the local … Continue reading U.S. Congressman Proposes Land Swap to Save Jesus Statue at Montana Ski Resort→
Washington, DC – President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act (S. 382/H.R. 765), which paves the way for more robust summer operations at the nation’s 121 ski areas that operate on public lands. [caption id=”attachment_14863″ … Continue Reading ››
North Woodstock, NH – Ski New Hampshire, the statewide association representing 38 alpine and cross-country ski resorts throughout the state, is inviting fourth and fifth grade students to participate in its annual Earn Your Turns program and Snowsports Passport program. The programs make it easier for children and their families to enjoy snowsports more frequently, … Continue reading New Hampshire Ski Resorts Offer Special Programs for 4th and 5th Graders→
Mt. Crested Butte, CO – Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has named Scott Clarkson as its vice president of marketing and sales. Clarkson comes to Crested Butte with over 25 years of experience in ski industry marketing; he spent 15 of those years at Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, a sister resort of CBMR. “Scott’s … Continue reading New VP of Marketing and Sales at Crested Butte→
Vancouver (BC), Canada -The Salomon Store is committed to celebrating the mountains and since opening their first Vancouver location a month ago the brand has stayed true to that mandate. A percentage of sales from the October 6 grand opening has benefitted the North Shore Search and Rescue. Salomon Store Vancouver presented the organization with … Continue reading Vancouver Salomon Store Donates $1500 To North Shore Rescue→
