Mt. Hotham (VIC), Australia – Some of the heaviest rains in 15 years caused a landslide at Mt. Hotham ski area on Saturday, destroying the Village Ticket Office.nNo serious injuries were reported. “Yesterday a saturated natural landslip occurred from the Golden Point area which caused severe damage to the Village Ticket Office, adjacent to the … Continue reading Landslide Demolishes Mt. Hotham Ticket Office
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – A rockslide that officials say may be related to the massive New Zealand earthquake centered near Christchurch covered the road to Treble Cone ski area near Wanaka on Sunday, cutting off access to the resort.nThe slide was discovered by a groomer operator heading to work at the ski area early … Continue reading Rockslide Severs Access to Treble Cone
Bellingham, WA – A Bellingham jury will reconvene Tuesday to consider a lawsuit filed by a local woman against Mt. Baker Ski Area.nSusan Miller, 66, of Ferndale, is suing the ski area for more than $7.6 million for injuries she claims left her a paraplegic. She was at Mt. Baker on Jan. 22, 2008, reading … Continue reading Jury to Consider Lawsuit Against Mt. Baker Ski Area
Salt Lake City, UT – Snow enthusiasts afraid they have missed their chance to enter the search for the Ultimate Powderhound and join the Ski Utah blogging team will be happy to learn the contest will continue to accept submissions through September 17th.nAs part of the blog team, the Ultimate Powderhound will be awarded a … Continue reading Ski Utah Extends Ultimate Powderhound Search
Welch, MN – Welch Village ski area, south of the Twin Cities, announced last week that changes in store for the coming winter season will include moving the resort’s terrain parks.nWelch Village officials plan to convert both the Ski Bob and Leapin Liz runs into terrain parks for the coming season and for the foreseeable … Continue reading Welch Village Moving Terrain Parks
Boyne Falls, MI – Boyne Mountain’s second annual Skitoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 2 promises to again deliver much of the fun and excitement that brought hundreds of visitors to the inaugural event last year. Skitoberfest celebrates fall with family fun, gourmet food, a craft beer tent, wine tasting, and performing arts in an Oktoberfest style … Continue reading Boyne Mountain’s 2nd Annual Skitoberfest to Take Place Oct. 2
Stowe, VT – The Spruce Peak Arts Center will open its doors to the public in December. Developed to operate year-round as a major component of the Vermont ski and snowboard resort, the performing arts center is envisioned as a venue for a wide spectrum of events; theater, music, dance, comedy, film, lectures and multimedia … Continue reading Stowe Opening a New Vermont Venue for the Performing Arts