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Killington Celebrating Fall Color in Vermont with Gondola Rides, Special Events

Killington, VT – Fall colors bathe Vermont hillsides from early September through mid-October, and Killington Resort will honor the annual progression toward winter with scenic rides aboard the ski resort’s gondola and a calendar of special events and activities.nA scenic ride on the K-1 Gondola to the highest lift-served ski terrain in Vermont offers an … Continue reading Killington Celebrating Fall Color in Vermont with Gondola Rides, Special Events

Australia-New Zealand Cup Continues at Coronet Peak

Queenstown, New Zealand – Ben Griffin, of Ohakune, and Sarah Jarvis, of Whakapapa, led the way for New Zealand on Thursday in the opening races of the Australia-New Zealand Cup FIS races, besting their Australian counterparts.nGriffin, who doesn’t specialize in slalom, finished 10th in 1:44.69, besting Queenstown teammate Adam Barwood, who is showing fine form … Continue reading Australia-New Zealand Cup Continues at Coronet Peak

New Zealand Names Junior Alpine National Ski Champions in GS and Slalom

Queenstown, New Zealand – The fastest New Zealanders in the junior categories were named 2010 Junior Champions this week by Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ).nTaylor Rapley and Adam Barwood took top honors in the female and male Junior 2 category in both Giant Slalom and Slalom, held at Coronet Peak ski area near Queenstown. … … Continue reading New Zealand Names Junior Alpine National Ski Champions in GS and Slalom

Quentin Smith, McKenzie-Brown Named 2010 New Zealand Adaptive Skiing National Champions

Queenstown, New Zealand – Some of New Zealand’s top adaptive snow sports athletes took to the slopes of Coronet Peak ski area for the country’s Disabled Alpine National Giant Slalom and Slalom Championships this week.nQuentin Smith claimed the National Title in the Giant Slalom with two speedy runs on the slope at Coronet Peak on … Continue reading Quentin Smith, McKenzie-Brown Named 2010 New Zealand Adaptive Skiing National Champions

Rail Jam On “Snow” Tomorrow at Vermont’s Bolton Valley

Bolton, VT – “Snow” from a local ice rink will be collected and transported tomorrow to the tennis courts next to the Sports Center at Bolton Valley Resort for park builders to design the features for a jam session beginning at 6 p.m. The event is timed to coincide with the ski resort’s gear liquidation … Continue reading Rail Jam On “Snow” Tomorrow at Vermont’s Bolton Valley

Labor Day Tent Sales Offering Ski and Snowboard Bargains This Weekend in Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA – Those hanging out in Lake Tahoe for the upcoming holiday weekend can also find bargains on ski and snowboard gear for the coming season at a pair of equipment tent sales.nAt the 24th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Lodge, overstock of hard and soft goods … Continue reading Labor Day Tent Sales Offering Ski and Snowboard Bargains This Weekend in Tahoe

Collinson, Diaz win the Argentinean Freeskiing Championships

Las Leñas, Argentina – With a few inches of new snow and warmer temperatures, athletes were in great spirits and put on a fantastic show on Eduardo’s, the massive, 2,500-vertical-foot venue at Las Leñas for the Argentinean Freeskiing Championships. Still, due to unseasonably low snowpack, this was definitely a different type of competition, not focusing … Continue reading Collinson, Diaz win the Argentinean Freeskiing Championships