Wilmington, NY – Vermonter Hannah Kearney took the win Thursday at the USANA Freestyle Cup in Lake Placid, her first event back after a training injury in early October. Mikael Kingsbury of Canada won the men’s competition. “I couldn’t have asked for a better first competition back,” said Kearney, the reigning World Cup moguls champion … Continue reading Kearney Returns to World Cup and Wins Moguls in Lake Placid
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb has unveiled capital plans for a major lift expansion at the B.C. ski and snowboard resort. Whistler Mountain’s Harmony high-speed, quad chairlift will be replaced with a new Doppelmayr high-speed, detachable, six-pack chairlift capable of transporting six people on each chair. Blackcomb Mountain will see a lift enhancement with … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb to Build Two New Ski Lifts
Kirkwood, CA – With more than 260 inches of snow already and entering what are traditionally the snowiest months of the season, California’s Kirkwood Mountain Resort is boasting one of the deepest snow packs in the Sierra with the promise of plenty of powder days to come. To celebrate this season, Kirkwood is now offering … Continue reading Kirkwood Offers New Four-Pack Lift Ticket
Whistler (BC), Canada – The Whistler Blackcomb Nintendo Terrain Parks span 99 acres and are home to a 22-foot superpipe maintained by a Global Pipe Cutter, a snowcross track, and more than 150 features. This year Whistler Blackcomb has announced some major changes to the parks including an overhaul of the Nintendo Highest Level Terrain … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb’s Nintendo Terrain Parks Get an Overhaul
Alta, UT – Some would say that Alta is a throwback to a bygone era in skiing, and the Utah ski resort is filling a time capsule to celebrate the past 75 years and look forward to the years to come. The Alta Time Capsule is an opportunity for all who love Alta to have … Continue reading Alta Fills Time Capsule
Denver, CO – Snowstorms that finally materialized in mid-to late December contributed to a partial rebound in occupancy during December and also created a significant boost for advance reservations for the remainder of the ski season at resorts across the western U.S., according to a report issued this week by the Mountain Travel Research Program … Continue reading December Snowfall Boosts Bookings at Ski Resorts in Western U.S.
Mt. Crested Butte, CO – Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) has submitted its new 2012 Master Development Plan (MDP) to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for review and acceptance. The new MDP incorporates previous approvals at the Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s Main Mountain along with adjacent private land development projects, new lifts and terrain … Continue reading Crested Butte Submits New Master Development Plan
