Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – The ski slopes in Perisher were looking frosty white this morning as some of the season’s first snows dusted Australia’s Snowy Mountains. Temperatures hung below freezing from top to bottom this morning. Snow guns are already pumping on Front Valley and Mt. Perisher, where the ski season is set to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Early Snow Dusts Australia’s Snowy Mountains
Montpelier, VT – In honor of Green Up Day, a statewide spring tradition of environmental beautification by removing roadside debris, the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) has announced the winners of its inaugural Green Mountain Awards for Environmental Excellence at Vermont Ski Resorts. Judged by Melinda Vieux, President of Green Up Vermont, Alan Hebert of … Continue reading Ski Vermont Announces Winners of the Green Mountain Awards
Sacramento, CA – By a vote along party lines, the California State Senate on Monday passed a bill requiring all ski resorts in the state to prepare and make public their safety plans. California Senate Bill 564, introduced by State Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel), passed on its third reading on the Senate Floor on Monday … Continue reading California Senate Passes Ski Resort Safety Legislation
Olympic Valley, CA – A grassroots organization has formed and begun raising funds to fight what it contends is an unnecessarily large expansion of the Village at Squaw Valley. In December 2011, Squaw Valley Real Estate, LLC, owned by KSL Capital Partners, submitted an application to Placer County seeking adoption of the “Village at Squaw … Continue reading Grassroots Group Organizes to Fight Scale of Squaw Valley Village Expansion
Whitefish, MT – Mountain bikers will soon have more than double the downhill experience at Whitefish Mountain Resort as five miles of new trail will be added this summer. Work on the resort’s five new trails began last October and resumed May 8, and staffers are optimistic that trails will be ready to ride by … Continue reading Whitefish Doubles Downhill Mountain Biking Trails
Highmount, NY – Belleayre Mountain officials are planning the mountain’s first SkiTember Fest, scheduled for 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the New York State ski and snowboard area’s Overlook Lodge. SkiTember Fest will feature crafters, live bands, outdoor activities, a winter equipment & apparel sale, the Sky Ride, theatrical performances, a huge BBQ and … Continue reading Belleayre Schedules First Ever Skitember Festival
Angel Fire, NM – The wildfire season of summer 2012 was a tough one for firefighters in New Mexico, and following another dry winter they’re bracing for another challenging summer this year. (file photo: Angel Fire Resort) Angel Fire Resort, located … Continue Reading ››
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