Montpelier, VT – Getting a “higher education” in Vermont offers not only a meaningful education at the state’s institutions of higher learning, but also expanding students’ horizons in the mountains of the state, ripe with ski and ride opportunities. The Consortium of Vermont Colleges (CVC) and Ski Vermont recognize the value of this whole learning … Continue reading Vermont Resorts Keep Skiing Cheap for College Students
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – With the sport on the brink of being included in the Paralympics, 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games on Wednesday held its first WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup at Cardrona Alpine Resort, featuring a strong international field from both sides of the world. It was an all-American victory with world number … Continue reading All American Victory at WSF Para-Snowboard World Cup
Queenstown, New Zealand – Spokane, Wash.’s Will Brandenburg produced his second FIS Southern Cup podium finish in 24 hours Thursday during the race series’ second slalom at Coronet Peak ski area in New Zealand. Brandenburg was third behind race winner Akira Sasaki of Japan and
North Creek, NY – Gore Mountain, in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, is making its most dramatic improvement in snowmaking coverage this year since the Hudson River was first tapped as a snowmaking source in 1996. A huge acquisition of 130 new high-efficiency tower guns will be added to Gore Mountain’s inventory this … Continue reading Gore Makes Huge Investment in Snowmaking
Queenstown, New Zealand – Will Brandenburg, of Spokane, Wash., opened the 2012 FIS Alpine ski racing season Wednesday with a podium in a Southern Cup slalom held in New Zealand. Brandenburg tied for second with Canadian David Donaldson as Norwegian Lars Elton Myhre won the men’s race. “Anytime Will [Brandenburg] leaves the start, he’s looking … Continue reading Brandenburg on Podium to Open 2012 FIS Alpine Ski Season
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – After several days of unprecedented snowfall across New Zealand, the first ski freestyle event of the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games was able to go ahead on Wednesday at Cardrona Alpine Resort where the U.S.A.’s Gus Kenworthy and Devin Logan took the top podium … Continue Reading ››
Salt Lake City, UT – Ski Utah has launched a search for the newest addition to the Ski Utah Blog team – the Park Rat. As part of the blog team, the Park Rat will be awarded a Ski Utah Silver Pass, a $2,500 value, which enables them to jib, jump and ride 30 days … Continue reading Ski Utah Searches for New Park Rat Blogger
