Mammoth Mountain, CA – A five-year resort enhancement plan for California’s Mammoth Mountain ski resort will kick off for winter 2011-12. Changes in store will provide faster access to the slopes, a transformed culinary experience, a new high-speed quad, enhanced air service and a snow tube park catering to the whole family. Mammoth Mountain is … Continue reading New High-Speed Chair Highlights $20M in Ski Season Improvements at Mammoth Mountain→
Denver, CO – The most recent data released by the Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) revealed that despite a dramatic drop in consumer confidence, wide fluctuations in the stock market and the twin natural disasters of hurricane and heavy flooding, reservation activity for western mountain destinations remained solid. August occupancy at 265 property management … Continue reading Bookings at Western Ski Resorts Continue to Show Strength→
Denver, CO – More snow fell on Colorado ski resorts Thursday morning, boosting anticipation of the ski and snowboard season ahead. Here’s a selection of snowfall photos from around the state on Thursday: [nggallery id=11]
Jackson, WY – Following the demise of an effort to turn Wyoming’s first ski area into a non-profit operation, owners of Snow King in Jackson have put the resort up for sale. The 465-acre resort, which is the town’s biggest private employer, includes a 204-room hotel, … Continue Reading ››
Calgary (AB), Canada – Alpine Canada on Monday announced a long-term sponsorship deal with Audi Canada. Through the agreement, the Ajax, Ontario-based company will support Canada’s alpine, para-alpine and ski cross programs through 2014. [caption id=”attachment_17319″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”In a deal announced Monday, Audi Canada will sponsor Alpine Canada's alpine, ski-cross and para-alpine programs through … Continue reading Alpine Canada Announces New Partnership with Audi Canada→
Hunter, NY – Hunter Mountain ski area and the Village of Hunter, N.Y. will be honoring those who were lost on 9/11 with the dedication of the 9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial, made of steel from the World Trade Center. Constructed by David Slutzky, the memorial will be erected in Dolan’s Lake, which is located at … Continue reading 9/11 Memorial to Be Installed in New York Ski Resort Town→
Valle Nevado, Chile – Team Europe clinched the Swatch Skiers Cup on Saturday with a final score of 14 to 10 at the inaugural freeski competition at Valle Nevado, high in the Chilean Andes. In Saturday’s showdown on the Backcountry Slopestyle course, Team Europe held their own against the favored strength of Team Americas freestylers … Continue reading Team Europe Wins the Swatch Skiers Cup→
