Taos Ski Valley, NM – On Wednesday, New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley became the first ski resort in the world to become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) by demonstrating its commitment to deliberate and thoughtful social, economic and environmental actions. Certified B Corps are required to meet the highest standards of verified economic, social and environmental performance, and public … Continue reading Taos Becomes First Ski Resort B Corp
Montreal (QC), Canada – As part of Québec’s Régie de l’énergie’s hearings on energy pricing practices, the Association of Quebec ski resorts (ASSQ) called for a simplification the price plan, a review of billing practices and a relaxation of the conditions of service. “Over the years, the Québec electricity pricing system has risen and walked away from … Continue reading Quebec Ski Areas Join Forces to Urge Changes in Electricity Rates
Paoli, IN – Unseasonably warm weather has forced Indiana’s Paoli Peaks to suspend skiing and riding until conditions improve. Unless colder weather arrives to support snowmaking, Tuesday could be the last day of the 2016/2017 ski, ride and snow tubing season at Paoli Peaks. “Paoli Peaks (has suspended) operations until we have the opportunity to make … Continue reading Paoli Peaks Pulls the Plug
Lake Tahoe, CA – Amidst the deepest snowpack in 22 years, three Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have already announced an extension of their ski and snowboard seasons. Heavenly Mountain Resort will now continue daily operations through April 23, and will add the weekend of April 28 – 30. Additionally, Northstar California now offers skiing through … … Continue reading Record California Snowfall Triggers Ski Season Extensions
Lahti, Finland – Sunny skies have greeted athletes arriving in Lahti for this week’s FIS Nordic Ski World Championships. Teams from all corners of the globe have been making their way to the popular nordic center where the championships open Wednesday evening with first competitions on Thursday. The U.S. … Continue Reading ››
Hakuba, Japan – Searchers are probing avalanche debris near the Hakuba Happo-one ski resort in Japan for an American civilian employee stationed at Okinawa. Mathew Healy, a Colorado resident and army veteran serving as a civilian physician’s assistant at the U.S. military base in Okinawa, has been missing since skiing at the resort on Monday. Healy’s … Continue reading U.S. Navy Civilian Missing at Japanese Ski Resort
Aspen, CO – The City of Aspen and Aspen Skiing Company are partnering to extend the season for uphilling by hosting a full weekend of free access at Buttermilk Mountain the weekend of Apr. 8-9. Although the lifts will not be running, crews will groom 70% of the terrain to all three mountain portals — Tiehack, … Continue reading Uphill Weekend Planned at Buttermilk
