Denver, CO – At least half a dozen snowstorms and two or more Colorado ski resorts are expected to be open by the time the 21st annual Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo opens for business on Nov. 2-4 in downtown Denver at the Colorado Convention Center in Hall F. As much a part of the … Continue reading Ski Expo is Coming to Denver
Soelden, Austria – A new generation of young technical skiers will fly the flag for Canada as the 2012-13 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season gets underway in Soelden, Austria, this weekend. Breakthrough stars Marie-Michèle Gagnon and Erin Mielzynski – who both claimed the first World Cup podiums of their young careers earlier this … Continue reading Young Guns Fly Flag for Canada in Season Opening World Cup Alpine Ski Races
Ludlow, VT – Nov. 16-18 marks the return of Okemo Mountain Resort’s annual Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School. Skiers and snowboarders can gear up for the winter with new and used equipment while supporting a good cause. Everything from skis, and snowboards to boots, bindings, helmets, goggles, outerwear and more, will … Continue reading Okemo Schedules Ski and Snowboard Swap Nov. 16-18
Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain is on track to open at the Colorado resort on Oct. 31, nearly two weeks earlier than it did during its inaugural year of operation last season. “Last year we had a few good days on the Speed Center before heading to … Continue reading Copper Readies for U.S. Ski Team Speed Training
Arapahoe Basin, CO – The White River National Forest has accepted Colorado ski resort Arapahoe Basin’s 2012 Master Development Plan (MDP). New projects in the plan include a zipline tour, a surface lift for access to Montezuma Bowl, increased snowmaking reservoir storage, and lift-served skiing … Continue Reading ››
Kananaskis Valley (AB), Canada – Earlier today we reported that snowmaking and natural snowfall will combine to kick off the Canadian ski season this weekend at Nakiska, but we now have learned that Mt. Norquay in Banff will get the jump on Nakiska tomorrow. Mt. Norquay will open at noon tomorrow as the first ski … Continue reading UPDATE: Canadian Ski Season to Open Tomorrow…at Norquay
Ruka, Finland – Ruka ski resort in Finnish Lapland opened the ski season yesterday, once again the first resort in Northern Europe to open as it has been for the past 10 years. Ruka is Finland’s most popular ski resort. Its northern location, only 30 km from the Russian border ensures a nine-month ski season … Continue reading Winter Starts in Finland
