Flagstaff, AZ – The Flagstaff City Council voted Thursday 5-2 against selling culinary water to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking, opting instead to stick to the original plan using treated wastewater that has caused controversy amongst Native American tribes that consider the San Francisco Peaks sacred.nSnowmaking at Snowbowl, however, is unlikely to occur anytime soon as … Continue reading Flagstaff City Council Votes to Stick to Wastewater Plan for Snowbowl Snowmaking→
Bolton, VT – “Snow” from a local ice rink will be collected and transported tomorrow to the tennis courts next to the Sports Center at Bolton Valley Resort for park builders to design the features for a jam session beginning at 6 p.m. The event is timed to coincide with the ski resort’s gear liquidation … Continue reading Rail Jam On “Snow” Tomorrow at Vermont’s Bolton Valley→
Banff (AB), Canada – With its nine lift towers already in place, the replacement of the Strawberry chair is on schedule at Sunshine Village ski area near Banff.nThe Doppelmayr CTEC detachable quad will carry 1,800 guests per hour, with a ride time of only 2.7 minutes. It will replace an existing 35-year-old triple chairlift to … Continue reading Sunshine’s New Strawberry Quad On Schedule for November Completion→
Vail, CO – Vail Resorts announced on Wednesday that Bobby Murphy has been named director of the Vail Snowsports School in Colorado, replacing Pete Sonntag who was recently appointed vice president and general manager of Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe.nMurphy brings more than 20 years of ski industry experience to Vail, and as a … Continue reading Murphy Named Director of Vail Mountain’s Snowsports School→
Bozeman, MT – Montana’s Bridger Bowl was selected earlier this year as winner of the National Ski Area Association’s (NSAA) annual Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Award for “Best Avalanche Safety Program.” Bridger Bowl was recognized for their collaborative effort with Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) in promoting avalanche safety, specifically in regard … Continue reading Montana’s Bridger Bowl Ski Area Lauded for Avalanche Safety Measures→
Highmount, NY – The 2010 Belleayre Music Festival wraps up in New Orleans style when Aaron Neville and his Quintet, featuring Charles Neville, hit the stage at the Catskill Mountains ski area this Saturday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. in Highmount.nAaron Neville’s velvety croon is as instantly recognizable as any voice in modern music. From … Continue reading Aaron Neville and Quintet to Close Belleayre Music Festival→
