New York, NY – Fortress Investments, owner of Intrawest LLC, is reportedly considering an initial public offering of shares in its flagship Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia as a potential solution to Intrawest’s financial woes.nIn a story published in Tuesday’s Globe and Mail, the Toronto newspaper reports that the IPO is Fortress’ latest … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Owners Contemplate Taking Ski Resort Public→
by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – With most of the ski areas in the southern hemisphere now closed, except for some in New Zealand, we have entered one of the quietest periods of the year with less than 30 ski areas currently open worldwide – less than … Continue reading Weekly World Snow Roundup: Better Odds of Skiing Indoors Than Out This Week→
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Treble Cone closed out its 2010 ski and snowboard season on a high note on Sunday afternoon with a record number of final-day visitors and the costumed Slush Cup.nA bluebird day welcomed brightly dressed snow sports enthusiasts to enjoy Treble Cone at its finest with an end of season record … Continue reading Ski Season at Treble Cone Closes with a Flourish→
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Stephanie Jagger is a 29-year-old on a quest. The Canadian, who visited New Zealand’s Lake Wanaka region in the waning days of their ski season, is attempting to ski over one million vertical meters around the world.nRating the Lake Wanaka resorts as her favorite in New Zealand, Jagger also clocked … Continue reading Skier Visits Lake Wanaka on Quest to Ski a Million Vertical Meters→
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Vail Resorts, Inc., the parent company of Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, today announced that it has acquired Accommodation Station, the third largest property management company in the South Lake Tahoe market, from Greta and Mike Hambsch.nFounded 34 years ago, Accommodation Station has grown to become one of … Continue reading Vail Resorts Buys South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Company→
Ludlow, VT – Improvements at southern Vermont’s Okemo Mountain Resort this winter are designed to ensure a smooth ride for visitors, whether they ski and snowboard, or not.nThis winter, Okemo is unveiling The Okemo Mountain Coaster, a four-season attraction that offers a scenic and exhilarating ride through alpine forests and along the contours of the … Continue reading Okemo Lines Up Ski Season Improvements for 2010-11→
Wrightwood, CA – Southern California’s Mountain High ski resort has long been a hub for freestyle snowboarding and skiing. Now, with winter just a calendar flip away, Mountain High is set to launch its newest and longest terrain park ever, this time at the East Resort. Officials say that the new park will span … … Continue reading New Top to Bottom Terrain Park Being Built at Mountain High East→
