Category Archives: Events

Swatch Skiers Cup is Launched

Valle Nevado, Chile – In the first ever big-mountain Freeride team matchplay event, Europe will challenge the Americas in Valle Nevado, Chile from Sept. 5-12, 2011. This new competition will see the world’s top male freeskiers going head-to-head in both big mountain freeride and backcountry slopestyle formats. The teams will be captained by two icons … Continue reading Swatch Skiers Cup is Launched

Sunday River’s Second Annual Tough Mountain Challenge Nearly Sold Out

Newry, ME – Last year, there was mud, blood and beer. This year, with nearly twice as many obstacles to maneuver through, racers partaking in Sunday River’s second annual Tough Mountain Challenge race can expect even more of a good thing at the Maine ski and snowboard resort. [caption id=”attachment_15372″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”The Tough Mountain … Continue reading Sunday River’s Second Annual Tough Mountain Challenge Nearly Sold Out

Deer Valley Music Festival 2011 Begins Saturday

Park City, UT – For its eighth season, Deer Valley Resort’s summer concert line-up centers around a full repertoire of musical performances from the Utah Symphony’s Deer Valley Music Festival. Locals and visitors of all ages happily anticipate this month-long celebration of music in Park City, enjoyed at the Utah ski resort’s Snow Park Outdoor … Continue reading Deer Valley Music Festival 2011 Begins Saturday

TGR Offsets Ski Film Carbon Footprint and Supports Protect Our Winters

Jackson, WY – Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is taking a lead role in protecting the winter season that is the foundation for their business.  The ski and snowboard film producer has taken a top-down approach to sustainability, which includes a multi-year partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW), the global environmental snow sports nonprofit and by … Continue reading TGR Offsets Ski Film Carbon Footprint and Supports Protect Our Winters

Winter Games New Zealand Slopestyle Takes On New Dimension

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – All eyes will be on 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games for the first FIS freeski and snowboard slopestyle events since the International Olympic Committe’s (IOC) announcement last week that the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will include slopestyle for both skiing and snowboarding. [caption id=”attachment_15357″ … Continue Reading ››

Snow Show Sells Out

Denver, CO – While mountain resorts and retail shops across the country have transitioned into summer, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is looking ahead to next year’s Snow Show in Denver where retailers peruse and purchase the latest gear and apparel.  Last week, the industry-only trade show officially reached “sold out” status for exhibitor booth space, … Continue reading Snow Show Sells Out