Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Many of the world’s top alpine ski racing stars are set to take the slopes by storm in this month’s 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games in one of the most competitive fields ever seen in New Zealand. Over 80 racers from 14 countries have already entered, with the field … Continue reading Exciting Alpine Ski Racing Set for Winter Games NZ
Winhall, VT – At 8:45 a.m. on Saturday morning the Winhall Fire Department in southern Vermont responded to a structure fire at the defunct Snow Valley ski area in the town of Winhall, near Manchester. Det. Sgt. Michael Manley of the Vermont State Police reports that the base lodge of the ski area, closed since … Continue reading Ski Lodge Burns at Vermont’s Defunct Snow Valley
Squaw Valley, CA – For the first time ever skiers and riders can enjoy Squaw Valley and Whistler Blackcomb, two of the most popular ski resorts in North America, with one multi-day card product. Available for $479 USD, the new Ultimate 7 Card gets skiers and snowboarders four days at Squaw Valley USA in California … Continue reading Squaw Valley and Whistler Team Up for Joint Lift Ticket Card
Alta, UT – A newly formed non-profit, the Alta Chamber and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), has announced the launch of the Utah ski resort village organization’s web site discoveralta.com. “We believe Alta is unique for its genuineness, intimate mountain environment and world class recreational opportunities,” said ACVB Board President, Adrienne Ruderman. “Our mission is … Continue … Continue reading Alta Chamber and Visitors Bureau Launches Web Site
Franconia Notch, NH – Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the New England Ski Museum will create a new permanent exhibit telling the story of the development of skiing as a sport and an economic engine of the North Country. The $86,014 grant to the Ski Museum … Continue reading New England Ski Museum Awarded Grant for Permanent Exhibit
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Snow Park NZ this week opened its 22-foot, Olympic-sized halfpipe. Built by world-renowned halfpipe and terrain park builder John Melville of Development Snowparks, Snow Park NZ’s halfpipe is now open in advance of a busy training and competition season. Completion of the halfpipe also marks the culmination of weeks of … Continue reading Snow Park NZ Opens 22-foot Halfpipe
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Snowboarders from around the globe are making the annual pilgrimage to Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka for the 2011 installment of the Burton New Zealand Open (BNZO). The BNZO is back as a 5Star event on the TTR World Tour and will kick off with open qualifications on Tuesday, and … Continue reading Burton New Zealand Open Set to Feature Halfpipe and Slopestyle
