South Lake Tahoe, CA – A 34-year-old British man struck a sign post and died at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s department officials indicate that Christopher Michael Perring of the U.K. swerved to avoid another skier and crashed into a sign post … Continue reading British Skier Hits Sign, Dies at Heavenly
Bellevue, WA – Skiers who are planning a winter getaway on the slopes of Beaver Creek in Colorado had better make sure that their bank accounts are well padded. The adrenaline rush that comes from schussing down Beaver Creek’s runs is going to cost them. Indeed, the lodging prices at Beaver Creek are, by far, … Continue reading Survey: Beaver Creek is America’s Most Expensive Ski Resort
Denver, CO – Snowfall was down this holiday season at most western mountain resorts but actual occupancy among resorts surveyed across Colorado, Utah, California and Oregon was up 1.3 percent compared to December 2010 when many western destinations were enjoying near-record snowfall and early season conditions. The most recent data released on Wednesday by the … Continue reading Weather’s the Wildcard for Western Ski Resort Business
Aspen, CO – A skier and a snowboarder were each killed in separate accidents in the Aspen area on Wednesday, one at Aspen Highlands and one at Snowmass.
Hunter, NY – New York State Police say that a 41-year-old snowmaker at Hunter Mountain slipped on ice and fell to his death among rocks and trees on Wednesday morning. Pre-opening preparations this morning at Hunter Mountain ski area in New York. (photo: Hunter Mountain)
Kirkwood, CA – Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s commitment to its freeride and terrain park scenes took a flying leap forward with the resort’s recent announcement that an inflatable airbag will now be a permanent fixture at the Tahoe ski area. Manufactured by U.S. Airbag, this cutting-edge terrain park feature will simulate a soft powder landing allowing … Continue reading Kirkwood Invests in Air Bag
Bolton, VT – Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski resort east of Burlington will once again host the Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle, a 5K walk or run on snowshoes to benefit the American Lung Association, on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event will be held on a specially designed course at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center and will … Continue reading Bolton Valley’s Snowshoe Shuffle to Raise Money and Support the American Lung Association
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