West Dover, VT – Mount Snow first opened for skiing on December 12, 1954 and has since enjoyed one of the most colorful and interesting histories of any resort in the ski industry thanks in large part to the resort’s visionary founder, Walter Schoenknecht.
Broomfield, CO – First Colorado, then Tahoe, now Minnesota and Michigan. Colorado-based ski resort operator Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today that it has entered into agreements to purchase two urban ski areas in the Midwest, Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan, for total cash consideration of $20 million. Both ski areas serve … Continue reading Vail Resorts to Purchase Midwestern Ski Areas
Mammoth Lakes, CA – Winter air service to Mammoth Mountain ski resort resumes on Dec. 19, just in time for California residents to experience a snowy holiday. Offered by both United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, the flights will originate from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Orange County to Mammoth Yosemite Airport. The flight … Continue reading Mammoth Revamps Air Service
Olympic Valley, CA – This weekend, beginner skiers and riders can take their first turns on the snow at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for just $30 including a beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and lessons during the California ski resorts’ 13th Annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Weekend. Slated for Saturday and Sunday, Learn … Continue reading Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows to Host $30 Learn to Ski and Snowboard Weekend
Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort will host its annual Summit Gala on Dec. 28, featuring a celebratory evening of dining, dancing, live and silent auctions and special guest Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind climber in history to summit Mt. Everest and the Seven Summits. “The Summit Gala is a critical fundraiser for … Continue reading Blind Mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer Headlines Snowbird’s Annual Summit Gala Fundraiser
Aspen, CO – Although Aspen has evolved over the years from mining town to ski town, the Hotel Jerome has been there throughout the decades to see it all. Auberge Resort’s iconic Aspen staple is scheduled to reopen next week following a massive design transformation and historic restoration. The hotel, built during the height of … Continue reading Aspen’s Historic Hotel Jerome Readies to Reopen
Bolton, VT – Bolton Valley officials recently announced the appointment of former Northstar-at-Tahoe snowboard coach and terrain park builder Chaz Ferris as the Vermont ski resort’s new terrain park manager. Ferris will manage a crew of six full- and part-time crew members as well as overseeing terrain park events during the 2012-13 season. “Chaz brings … Continue reading Bolton Valley Names Former Northstar Snowboard Coach and Park Builder as New Park Manager
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