Auckland, New Zealand – International arrivals into New Zealand fell by 10 percent during June on the back of air disruptions caused by the Chilean volcanic ash cloud and a late start to the ski and snowboard season. A total of 131,269 foreign visits arrived in June 2011, compared with 145,825 in June 2010, figures … Continue reading Foreign Tourism to New Zealand Drops 10 Percent from Ash Cloud, Snow Woes
Banff (AB), Canada – The staff at Mt. Norquay ski area above the Canadian Rockies resort town of Banff have been hard at work this summer, preparing new activities and facilities for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. This winter will see Mt. Norquay re-open its historic Teahouse, which was originally built in the 1950’s, … Continue reading Mt. Norquay Ski Area to Reopen Historic Teahouse in Banff
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – A strong field is shaping up for the cross country skiing competition at 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games with the confirmation of Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist, Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland, in the women’s event and a world class Canadian men’s team. [caption id=”attachment_15602″ align=”alignright” width=”204″ caption=”Poland's Justyna … Continue reading Top Cross-Country Skiers Confirm for Winter Games New Zealand
Aspen, CO – Aspen Skiing Company today announced the appointment of Christian Knapp as Vice President of Marketing. “Christian comes with a wealth of experience, energy and enthusiasm,” said David Perry, senior vice president, Aspen Skiing Company. “His accomplishments include a highly successful career with Vail Resorts, most recently holding the top Marketing post as … Continue reading Aspen Skiing Co. Names Christian Knapp VP of Marketing
Washington, DC – National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) will honor five extraordinary individuals with Victory Awards at its 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., including professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce. Pearce, a highly accomplished U.S. Snowboarder and four-time Winter X Games medalist from Norwich, Vt., sustained … Continue reading Pro Snowboarder Kevin Pearce to Receive Victory Award
Squaw Valley, CA – Squaw Valley USA has named Chevis Hosea as the newest addition to the Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard resort’s executive team. With more than 28 years experience in the approval, design, construction and management of recreational development projects, Hosea will serve as Squaw Valley’s vice president of development. His appointment is … Continue reading Squaw Appoints New Vice President of Development
Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership to create the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper. The exclusive early-season, on-snow alpine ski racing venue will be designed to provide full-length downhill training by early November each season, beginning this … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Speed Center to Open at Copper Mountain
