Squaw Valley, CA – On Friday, August 12, friends and families can camp under the stars at 8,200 feet and watch the night sky above Squaw Valley light up. The Perseids come every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night … Continue reading Camp Out at Squaw Valley to Watch Perseid Meteor Shower
Ludlow, VT – Okemo will host the Vermont ski and snowboard resort’s third annual Hops in the Hills Beer Festival and Chicken Wing Championship, from 1-6 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 6. Jackson Gore will be the setting for enjoying the great outdoors while sampling a variety of beers from local and regional brewers. The Chris … Continue reading Okemo Hops in the Hills and Chicken Wing Championship Aug. 6
Auckland, New Zealand – International arrivals into New Zealand fell by 10 percent during June on the back of air disruptions caused by the Chilean volcanic ash cloud and a late start to the ski and snowboard season. A total of 131,269 foreign visits arrived in June 2011, compared with 145,825 in June 2010, figures … Continue reading Foreign Tourism to New Zealand Drops 10 Percent from Ash Cloud, Snow Woes
Banff (AB), Canada – The staff at Mt. Norquay ski area above the Canadian Rockies resort town of Banff have been hard at work this summer, preparing new activities and facilities for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. This winter will see Mt. Norquay re-open its historic Teahouse, which was originally built in the 1950’s, … Continue reading Mt. Norquay Ski Area to Reopen Historic Teahouse in Banff
Aspen, CO – Aspen Skiing Company today announced the appointment of Christian Knapp as Vice President of Marketing. “Christian comes with a wealth of experience, energy and enthusiasm,” said David Perry, senior vice president, Aspen Skiing Company. “His accomplishments include a highly successful career with Vail Resorts, most recently holding the top Marketing post as … Continue reading Aspen Skiing Co. Names Christian Knapp VP of Marketing
Squaw Valley, CA – Squaw Valley USA has named Chevis Hosea as the newest addition to the Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard resort’s executive team. With more than 28 years experience in the approval, design, construction and management of recreational development projects, Hosea will serve as Squaw Valley’s vice president of development. His appointment is … Continue reading Squaw Appoints New Vice President of Development
Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership to create the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper. The exclusive early-season, on-snow alpine ski racing venue will be designed to provide full-length downhill training by early November each season, beginning this … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Speed Center to Open at Copper Mountain
