Methven, New Zealand – New Zealanders Ben Griffin and Sarah Jarvis have been crowned winners of the inaugural JUCY NZ Alpine Cup in recognition of their overall top results this Southern Hemisphere ski racing season.nBoth Griffin, of Ohakune, and Jarvis, from Whakapapa, will receive personal JUCY vehicles for the 2011 season in recognition of their … Continue reading Griffin and Jarvis Take Top Spots in JUCY NZ Alpine Cup
Cable, WI – The closing of Wisconsin’s Telemark Resort in Cable has forced organizers to abandon the 24 Hours of Telemark ski race after a decade-long run.nThe race, which had been scheduled for Jan. 8-9, was dropped from the calendar as the lodge’s closure eliminated a venue for participants to go indoors to warm up … Continue reading 24 Hours of Telemark Ski Race Ends After 10-Year Run
Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – ) Last week the CHILL Foundation joined forces with snowboard company Burton, Youth Off The Streets and the Perisher Resort to provide an opportunity for 14 at-risk youth to visit the snow and learn to snowboard through the CHILL snow program.nThrough the sport of snowboarding, CHILL aims to teach the … Continue reading At-Risk Youth Chill on the Slopes
Albany, NY – One of the nation’s longest-running consumer snow and travel shows will return for a 49th consecutive year to launch the ski and snowboard season beginning Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.nThe Ski & Snowboard expo, presented by Alpin Haus, will provide winter … Continue reading Annual Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns to Albany
Salt Lake City, UT – The smell of autumn and the crackle of leaves are refreshing signs that winter is around the corner, but the crumple of cash leaving your wallet doesn’t have to be. Utahans can save money and score great winter gear by heading to a local ski or snowboard swap to upgrade … Continue reading Ski Swap Season Arrives in Utah
Killington, VT – With peak foliage as a backdrop, some of the best craft breweries from around New England will be pouring more than 60 flavors at the 15th Annual Killington Brewfest on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the central Vermont ski and snowboard resort’s Snowshed Lodge.nPeak Vermont fall foliage throughout the Killington Region with maples, … Continue reading 15th Annual Killington Brewfest Oct. 2
Breckenridge, CO – Nike 6.0, the action sports division of Nike, has signed on as the new event title sponsor of the Winter Dew Tour’s season-opener, now to be called the Nike 6.0 Open. The event will be hosted at Breckenridge Ski Resort Dec. 16–19, where many of the best snowboard and freeski athletes will … Continue reading Nike 6.0 Buys Title Sponsorship for Winter Dew Tour’s Opening Event