Aspen’s Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Set for March 1

Aspen, CO – The Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race, one of the most challenging annual events in Aspen, is back and will test the endurance of athletes as they race in teams of two across all four area mountains that comprise Aspen/Snowmass.  The course covers approximately 25 miles and more than 12,000 vertical feet … Continue reading Aspen’s Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Set for March 1

Vail Resorts’ Loss Widens on Acquisitions

Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. on Monday reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 ended October 31, 2013 that showed a widening financial loss due to the company’s acquisition of ski resorts in Utah and in the Midwest. Resort Reported EBITDA loss, which includes the company’s Mountain and Lodging segments, was $66.5 … Continue reading Vail Resorts’ Loss Widens on Acquisitions

Canada’s Rochon Tears ACL

Penticton (BC), Canada – Olivier Rochon, the 2012 FIS World Cup Freestyle Crystal Globe Winner and Canadian Olympic medal hopeful in aerials skiing has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee and ended his season. Rochon and his teammates who are training at Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton, British Columbia went for … Continue reading Canada’s Rochon Tears ACL

Antarctic Trekkers Depart on Record Quest

Antarctica – It is an extraordinary journey that has involved two years of preparation and planning, but at 0830 GMT on Friday, 19-year-old explorer Parker Liautaud, a sophomore at Yale University along with his expedition partner, guide and veteran explorer Doug Stoup, departed the Ross Ice Shelf in an attempt to set a new world … Continue reading Antarctic Trekkers Depart on Record Quest