Windham, NY – New York skiers and riders truly got into the holiday spirit this past week after receiving an early gift: a snowstorm that dumped up to 20 inches of powder on several regions throughout the state. The natural bounty allowed lift-served areas to open up an unusually large percentage of their terrain for … Continue reading Santa Raises Money at Windham
Keystone, CO – The second ski resort death of the new winter season occurred over the weekend at Keystone. Eric Haiar, 26, of Silverthorne, Colo., lost control on Keystone’s intermediate Spring Dipper run on Saturday and collided with a tree. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a local hospital.
Mt. Hood, OR – Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has named Charles Jake Bolland as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Meadows Chairman and CEO Matthew Drake made the announcement, saying “It gives me great pleasure to promote Jake to this position. Jake has an exceptional understanding of our operations and financial structure. He also possesses … Continue reading Jake Bolland Named COO at Mt. Hood Meadows
Whistler (BC), Canada – Despite a 4.7 percent drop in skier visits in fiscal year 2014, strong growth in Whistler Blackcomb’s non-ski business and higher revenue per visit contributed to a three-fold increase in Adjusted EBITDA for for the fourth quarter and the financial year, according to numbers released by the company this week. Fourth quarter … Continue reading Whistler Financials Set Record Despite Drop in Skier Visits
Vail, CO – Vail Mountain has released the complete entertainment lineup for the popular Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s newest mountaintop nightclub experience – Décimo – that returns for six exclusive nights this winter. “Following the sold-out debut of Décimo last year, we’re thrilled to announce the full entertainment lineup as we bring this iconic nightclub experience back … Continue reading Mountaintop Nightclub Returns to Vail Mountain
Åre, Sweden – Olympic giant slalom champion Tina Maza continued her quest for the overall Audi FIS Ski World Cup title with her third win in three different disciplines this season, taking Friday’s GS in Åre. “I am really surprised that I could put such a run together today, coming back from Canada only a few … Continue reading Maze Wins Again in Sweden
San Francisco, CA – Who said holiday skiing has to be expensive? We can’t think of merrier way to spend Christmas Day or a happier way to kick off the New Year than on the slopes. Liftopia, the largest online and mobile marketplace for lift tickets and other mountain activities, has launched its … Continue … Continue reading Ski on Christmas or New Year’s Day for Up to 72% Off
