Boyne Falls, MI – With the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season approaching, Boyne Resorts is investing in additional snowmaking, new park features, twin zip rides, increased glade skiing and more at its two Michigan ski areas, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands.nAn additional 90 Boyne Low-E snow guns are set to line the slopes of Boyne … Continue reading Boyne Invests in Snowmaking at its Michigan Ski Resorts
Aspen, CO – The sixth installation of The Meeting, slated for Sept. 23-25 in Aspen, will deliver a full schedule of the top 2010-11 ski and snowboard movies and is accompanied by a music lineup featuring DJ Muggs and hip-hop great Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the schedule announced by event organizers on Friday.nA highlight for … Continue reading Movie and Music Schedule Announced for The Meeting in Aspen
Kananaskis Country (AB), Canada – Alberta Sustainable Resource Development has reinstated five land leases in the name of Fortress Mountain ski area’s new owner, who hopes to get the ski area near Calgary up and running again.nThe crown land leases were pulled by the government agency in 2007 after the ski area’s prior owner, Banff … Continue reading New Owner of Alberta’s Fortress Mountain Hopes to Revive Dormant Ski Resort
Bellingham, WA – A Bellingham jury this week awarded 66-year-old Patricia Miller nearly $335,000 in her lawsuit against Mt. Baker Ski Area, far less than the $7.6 million she sought as damages for a 2008 accident in which a roof release sent ice and snow crashing down upon her, rendering her a paraplegic.nThe jury found … Continue reading Jury Finds Both Parties to Blame in Mt. Baker Ski Area Accident
Jay, VT – Jay Peak will have beans, brews and more on Saturday, Oct. 9, when the Vermont ski and snowboard resort resort premieres its first annual Bean and Brew Festival featuring a massive winter gear sale.nThe new fall fest is designed to be an international celebration as it will showcase the most flavorful coffees … Continue reading Jay Peak’s New Bean and Brew Fest to Feature Massive Ski Sale
Kirkwood, CA – Kirkwood Mountain Resort recently announced record profits for the California ski area’s 2009-10 fiscal year ending in July, based upon operating results that were buoyed by a strong winter performance along with a noticeable increase in summer revenues.nThe resort reported net profits that were 25% higher than any prior year in Kirkwood’s … Continue reading 2009-10 Ski Season Brings Record Profits to Kirkwood
Running Springs, CA – In what is likely a first for U.S. ski resorts this fall, Southern California’ Snow Valley Mountain Resort made snow early this morning for several hours. Although the calendar still indicates that it is summer, temperatures dropped and the resort’s automated snowmaking fan guns began making snow shortly after 3 a.m.n