Snowmass, CO – A lawsuit filed by an environmental organization has stopped the efforts of Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) to open new gladed ski and snowboard runs at Snowmass for this winter. (file photo: ASC) In litigation filed earlier this … Continue Reading ››
Lee Canyon, NV – As summer transitions into fall, more snow was reported at ski resorts across western North America this week as final preparations are underway for the 2012-13 ski and snowboard season. [nggallery id=28]
Seldovia, AK – Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors this February. (photo: Kenai Heli Ski) “Some of the world’s most remote and exclusive … Continue Reading ››
Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) on Thursday released its 12th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter during the 2011-12 ski and snowboard season. Among the highlights, NSAA member ski areas sent three important energy and climate change advocacy letters to … Continue reading U.S. Ski Areas Unite to Address Climate Change
Avon, CO -International Ski Federation (FIS) Women’s Alpine Chief Race Director Atle Skaardal was impressed with the progress on the world’s newest women’s speed venue Tuesday as he inspected the Beaver Creek track currently being built in anticipation of the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Construction on the new course, located adjacent to Beaver … Continue reading FIS Impressed with 2015 Women’s Downhill
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – The world’s best snowboard and skier cross athletes are taking advantage of a new purpose-built World Cup course during an elite training camp at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand. With the Winter Olympics qualifying period for ski and snowboard cross kicking off in December the camp has attracted the … Continue reading New World Cup Cross Course at Cardrona
Las Vegas, NV – Commemorating its 50th anniversary this season, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) will replace Chair 3 with Rabbit Peak Quad, a brand new lift for beginning skiers and snowboarders. The upgrade is part of a larger, multi-million dollar investment representing the largest single year spend in the resort’s history. Chair … Continue reading Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Season with New Chairlift
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