Zurich, Switzerland – World Cup Alpine ski racing hasn’t been contested on the U.S. East Coast since Waterville Valley in 1993, but that’s not dissuading the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) from proposing a visit to Killington, Vt., next Thanksgiving. The USSA is proposing a Killington World Cup during meetings of the International Ski Federation (FIS) … Continue reading World Cup Ski Race Proposed for Killington
Annecy, France – Be searchable! That is the message to all visitors at the French film festival High Five, set for today through Sunday in Annecy. Each screening begins with a short film from RECCO where the French snowboard legend Xavier De Le Rue and Austrian freeskier and film producer Sandra Lahnsteiner show what … Continue Reading ››
Anchorage, AK – Purchasers will have to wait until March to climb aboard, but tickets to Alaska’s popular Ski Train will go on sale today to Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) members, continuing a 40-year tradition. The general public will get their crack at any remaining seats next month. Tickets for the rail ride … Continue reading Alaska Ski Train Tickets Go on Sale Today
Taylors Falls, MI – Minnesota’s Wild Mountain ski area, northeast of the Twin Cities, will host its annual Open House & Equipment Swap this weekend. (file photo: Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation) Swap hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each … Continue Reading ››
Québec City (QC), Canada – After 16 years as a stop on the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Québec’s annual Jamboree is undergoing a makeover this winter.The organizers of the event have decided to focus on the urban appeal of the sport by hosting the entire event in downtown Québec. Running from February 12 to 14, 2016 at Québec City’s Îlot Fleurie, … Continue reading Quebec’s Snowboard World Cup Jamboree Goes Urban
Portland, ME – Fall has now arrived, and Maine skiing celebrated with the first snowmaking test of the season at Sunday River last week. There is excitement and optimism among the state’s ski area operators based on last winter’s strong 1.3 million skier visit attendance mark, and substantial summer improvements across the state — from the small … … Continue reading Maine Ski Areas Upgrade for 2015-16
Snoqualmie Pass, WA – The Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum has opened its doors on Snoqualmie Pass. The 501(c)3 non-profit will maintain a “soft opening” with limited hours Wednesdays through Sundays until its scheduled grand opening celebration on October 10.
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