Sun Peaks (BC), Canada – Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP) has been selected as a finalist in the National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). TSP’s “I want to be the Snow Bum” campaign from last October is one of three finalists for the WestJet Online Marketing Campaign of … Continue reading Tourism Sun Peaks Up for Canadian National Tourism Award
by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – It’s one of the quietest weeks of the year on the world’s ski slopes with fewer than 20 ski areas open worldwide. The southern hemisphere’s ski season is virtually over with just a few areas open in New Zealand, and although … Continue reading Weekly World Snow Roundup: Fewer Than 20 Ski Areas Now Open Worldwide
Olympic Valley, CA – Those looking to book their ski or snowboard vacation to Lake Tahoe a bit early can save 40% at The Village at Squaw Valley for the next two weeks only.nNow through Oct. 25, those who book will receive 40% off lodging packaged with Squaw Valley lift tickets. Goof for travel between … Continue reading Village at Squaw Running Two-Week Sale
Waterville Valley, NH – Following last Friday’s deal that sold Waterville Valley to a group of local investors, it was announced today that Chris Sununu will hold the reins of the New Hampshire ski and snowboard resort.nWith the group of investors spearheaded by the state’s politically powerful Sununu family taking over from Booth Creek Ski … Continue reading Sununu to Lead New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley
Saranac Lake, NY – There are two significant road signs along the winding highway leading from Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains. The first is stark green and marks Fletcher Farm road in Vermontville, population 853. It reads “Home of Billy Demong, Olympic gold and silver champion.” Roughly 10 miles later is another welcoming travelers … Continue reading Demong Supports Adirondack Skiing
Waterville Valley, NH – New Hampshire’s popular Waterville Valley ski resort has been sold to a group of investors including members of the state’s politically powerful Sununu family, news reports published today indicate.nThe New Hampshire Sunday News is reporting in today’s print edition that the deal, which transfers the ski area, the Waterville Valley Town … Continue reading Waterville Valley Ski Area Sold
Canberra, Australia – In early June Australia’s Perisher ski resort arranged for 10 tons of snow to be delivered the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra to be placed in the enclosures of the snow leopards, brown bears and monkeys as a fundraiser for the International Snow Leopard Fund.nIn addition to a snowy home for … Continue reading Perisher Ski Resort and Deane’s Transit Group Raise Funds for Snow Leopard Foundation