Snowbird, UT – Although Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort just celebrated its first snowfall of the winter season earlier this week, the Utah resort has plans for plenty of autumn events before skiing and snowboarding will begin in November. “As a year-round resort, we’ve come up with … Continue Reading ››
Durango, CO – Although the San Juan Ski Company, Colorado’s largest snowcat operation, has been for sale since late last winter and its future was uncertain, owners Bob and Carrie Rule recently announced that they will continue to run the operation this winter. This season marks the 16th year that Bob Rule, owner, lead guide … Continue reading Owners Maintain Operations at San Juan Snowcat While Search for Buyer Continues
Broomfield, CO – Financial results announced this week by ski resort operator Vail Resorts, Inc. show a decline in net income of more than 50 percent for fiscal year 2012. Still, investors seemed relieved by the news. Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. of $16.5 million in fiscal 2012 declined from $34.5 million in … Continue reading Vail Resorts’ Profits Drop
Warren, VT – Community Day, Sugarbush Resort’s celebration of autumn in Vermont, takes place in and around the northern Vermont ski and snowboard resort’s Lincoln Peak Village on Saturday, Oct. 6. The day kicks off with complimentary cheese, apples, cider, and coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sunrise Café in the Farmhouse. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Sugarbush Community Day Celebrates Fall in Vermont
Montpelier, VT – Ski Vermont on Saturday presented a contribution check of $8,830 to Keep Local Farms at The Big E fair in West Springfield, Mass. The contribution comes from the proceeds of Ski Vermont’s Fifth Grade Passport program which enabled 2,100 children to ski free in the 2011-12 season. This is the second year … Continue reading Ski Vermont’s Fifth Grade Passport Program Raises $8,830 for Dairy Farms
Newry, ME – On Saturday, Oct. 6, Sunday River ski resort in Maine will host its most competitive North American Wife Carrying Championship (NAWCC) to date with a playing field of 50 couples that includes the 2009 North American champions, the 2012 Nova Scotia champions, and the four-time Wife Carrying World champions. Inspired by Finnish … Continue reading Win Your Wife’s Weight In Beer
Portillo, Chile – Chile’s Hotel Portillo may be closed for the ski season, but its 9,500-foot slopes are still cranking as Bode Miller, Ted Ligety, Marco Sullivan, Steven Nyman and the men’s U.S. Alpine Ski Team wrap up their final week of camp in the Andes. Consistent cold temperatures at the end of the camp … Continue reading U.S. Alpine Ski Team Men Get Portillo to Themselves as Bode Gets Back on Snow
