Denver, CO – Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) has announced its Gems Card deals for the 2011-12 ski and snowboard season. The cards that provide the deals offered by the nine ski areas that make up the Colorado Gems go on sale today. The nine Colorado resorts that CSCUSA classifies as “Gems” are Arapahoe Basin, … Continue reading Gems Card Returns to Colorado Ski Country
Avon, CO – Many would argue that Bode Miller is the best American alpine ski racer of all time. He is an Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, and a two-time World Cup champion. Miller is only the fifth man to win World Cup races in all five disciplines, and in 2008 along with fellow … Continue reading Party in Beaver Creek with Bode Miller
Queenstown, New Zealand – A 30-year-old snowboarder was rescued Tuesday night after becoming lost on Coronet Peak, the second visitor to do so in a week at the New Zealand resort. The unidentified Queenstown man was reported missing by friends after he failed to rendezvous … Continue Reading ››
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced a worldwide multi-year partnership agreement with two-time Olympic gold medalist, professional snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White. White will represent all six of Vail Resorts’ ski areas: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, and Heavenly and Northstar in California/Nevada. (image: Vail Resorts)
Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – There remain only 10 areas open for skiing and snowboarding in the Northern Hemisphere but the past week has seen an autumnal chill on European glaciers in the Alps, which have received up to 21cm of fresh summer snowfall. The trend over the next few days in the Alps, however, is … Continue reading Fresh Summer Snow at Ski Resorts in the Alps
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – A massive snowstorm covering New Zealand has forced Winter Games New Zealand organizers to make further changes to the competition schedule. Tuesday’s scheduled cross country freestyle skiing has been canceled due to gale force winds and blizzard conditions at the Snow Farm. There is no contingency … Continue Reading ››
Sacramento, CA – The California Governor will soon again decide whether or not skiers and snowboarders under 18 will need to wear a helmet in the state. The California State legislature on Monday passed SB 105, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco, that would allow local authorities to fine parents of kids … Continue reading Ski Helmet Bill Goes Back to California Governor
