Banff (AB), Canada – Alberta’s Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay ski areas will tomorrow once again be among the first ski resorts to open in North America “We have all heard the La Niña rumors and are expecting another great snow-filled season,” says Dan Markham, Director of Marketing and Sales at Ski Banff Lake Louise … Continue reading Ski Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise Open Tomorrow
Denver, CO – Travelers preparing for the ski season will now have more options and easier access to Colorado’s resorts this winter. Several new flights will be offered for the 2011-12 ski season into the state’s airports. Denver International Airport (DIA) recently announced the decision by Iceland Air to begin year-round, nonstop service from Denver … Continue reading New Flights Available to Ski Colorado This Winter
Levi, Finland -International Ski Federation (FIS) officials confirmed Thursday that the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup slalom races slated for Nov. 12-13 in Levi, Finland have been canceled due to lack of snow. The U.S. Ski Team will use the extra time to prepare for the upcoming North American World Cup swing by
Lausanne, Switzerland – French freestyle skier Kevin Rolland was unveiled on Wednesday as the latest Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, scheduled from January 12 to 23, 2012. Rolland, 22, joins figure skater Yuna Kim and Alpine skiers Lindsey Vonn and Benjamin Raich as Ambassadors for … Continue reading Pro Skier Kevin Rolland to Suit up as Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Innsbruck 2012
Breckenridge, CO – Set your alarms for the 9th annual Wake up Breck, 7-9 a.m. next Thursday, November 10th at local coffee shops around Breckenridge. The Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Town of Breckenridge invite everyone out the day before Breckenridge Ski Resort’s opening day for free coffee and a free 50th Anniversary Wake Up … Continue reading Grab a Free Coffee on Breckenridge’s Opening Day
Aspen, CO -Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) on Wednesday announced a new employee helmet policy. Beginning this season, all ASC employees will be required to wear a helmet while on duty and “clicked-in” to their skis or snowboard. In March 0f 2002 ASC, which operates the four Aspen, Colo. area ski resorts of Aspen Mountain, Aspen … Continue reading Aspen Mandates Ski Helmets for Employees
Vail, CO – Olympic gold medalist and three-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn grabbed home town first tracks on Vail’s Golden Peak Wednesday with a group of young racers from Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. Two lanes over were World Champions Bode Miller, Ted Ligety and the full men’s technical team. … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Training Opens at Vail’s Golden Peak
