Fernie (BC), Canada – When we reported four weeks ago on what appeared to be a new ski lift installation to Polar Peak at Fernie Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Fernie’s owner — Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) — was tight-lipped about the … Continue Reading ››
Broomfield, CO – Ski area operator Vail Resorts on Wednesday announced the next generation of its ski and snowboard applilcation, EpicMix, which adds photo sharing to RF-enabled lift tickets and season passes at the company’s six ski resorts. Upon request, the company’s photographers will take portrait and action photos and automatically deliver the images to … Continue reading Vail Resorts Adds Photo Sharing to EpicMix
Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is attracting point of view (POV) video footage from around the world as contestants enter the ski area’s Local Hero POV video contest on its Facebook page for a chance to win a ski or snowboard trip to Utah. “This contest is a great way for people … Continue reading Snowbird Launches Local Hero POV Video Contest
Ohakune, New Zealand – International snow sports stars, including Kiwi Sam Smoothy, Megan Klassen of Canada and Bastien Piguet of France, will descend on New Zealand’s Mt. Ruapehu early next week for the Export 33 Xtreme, a four star Freeride World Tour skiing and snowboarding qualifier at Whakapapa ski area. [caption id=”attachment_17199″ align=”alignright” width=”226″ caption=”The … Continue reading Freeride World Tour Qualifier Set for Next Week in New Zealand
Barcelona, Spain – The International Ski Federation (FIS) today announced that it has canceled the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup Big Air scheduled for November 12 in Barcelona for what it describes as “economic reasons.” No further information is yet available.
Mt. Hood, OR – Mt. Hood Meadows is constructing its first lift since 2005. Stadium, one of Meadows’ original lifts, is being replaced this summer with a new generation Poma high speed detachable quad, and in the process resort officials are restoring wetlands in the base area of the Oregon ski resort. The new lift … Continue reading Mt. Hood Meadows Constructs 6th High Speed Quad
Killington, VT – The effects of Hurricane Irene that brought major flooding to Vermont on Monday also caused heavy damage to Killington ski resort’s K-1 Base Lodge. Killington's K-1 base lodge shows damage Monday from Hurricane Irene. (photo: Facebook/Luke Small)
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