Big Sky, MT – Walls of snow, a dazzling array of lights and lasers, bartenders in parkas, and one raging DJ creates Big Sky Resort’s famous Snobar on January 17 and 24. Après-ski fun for this 21-and-over venue begins around 5 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. next to the Swifty 2.0 terrain park, above the loading station … Continue reading Night Club at Big Sky Completely Built from Snow
Portland, OR – A Portland area snowboarder has sued the parents of a 17-year-old who she claims was riding recklessly when the pair were involved in a collision on the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadow ski area in 2013. According to the complaint filed this week in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, 32-year-old Mara Friedland was … Continue reading One Oregon Snowboarder Sues Parents of Another for Nearly $1 Million
McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the ski and snowboard industry’s member-owned trade association, and The NPD Group – Sports and Leisure Trends have released sales numbers for August through October 2014 that project that the snow sports retail market reached $699 million in equipment, apparel and accessories sales through the period. Total market projections are based on data … Continue reading Ski Industry Starts Season with $699 Million in Retail Sales
Ludlow, VT – Okemo Mountain Resort turns New Year’s Eve into a family celebration by moving midnight forward, allowing families with young children to ring in the New Year at a reasonable hour. Okemo’s Family New Year’s Eve Party is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening. [caption … Continue Reading ››
January 2015 marks the seventh annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Right after New Year’s, during the entire month, ski and snowboard areas throughout the country offer their best deals for newcomers wanting to try one or both of these winter sports in the most affordable way. “Cost and convenience often are top of … Continue reading Deals Abound in January to Learn to Ski and Snowboard
Calgary (AB), Canada – There will be no shortage of exciting freestyle skiing competition to watch when the FIS World Cup stops at Calgary’s Olympic Park for its annual moguls event this Saturday. A total of 19 Canadians will be competing (10 men and nine women). Leading the way for the men will be Mikael Kingsbury, of Deux-Montagnes, … Continue reading Kingsbury and Dufour-Lapointe Ready to Defend Mogul Titles in Calgary
Carrabassett Valley, ME – Maine Huts & Trails’ 7th Annual Point-to-Point Classic Ski Race and Tour is set to take place on Sunday, March 15. It’s a cross-country ski race and tour set in the north woods town of Carrabassett Valley, home to Sugarloaf ski resort. This annual event brings together cross-country skiing enthusiasts from throughout New England … Continue reading Race Hut to Hut in Maine
