Category Archives: Resorts

New Developer of Minturn, Colo. Ski Resort Shrinks Plan in Response to Economy

Minturn, CO – The new developer of a proposed ski resort near Vail has scaled back its plans for the site in response to pressure from the economic downturn.nCanadian developer Crave Real Estate, which has replaced Ginn Co. in developing the ski resort on Battle Mountain in Minturn, now proposes building four or five ski … Continue reading New Developer of Minturn, Colo. Ski Resort Shrinks Plan in Response to Economy

Third Season of Winter Dew Tour to Visit Killington Ski Resort in Vermont

Burr Ridge, IL – Organizers of The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host ski resorts and dates for the 2010-11 season. Showcasing top winter athletes competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe), the Tour will begins at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Breckenridge, Colo., Dec. 16-19, 2010, continues to new host … Continue reading Third Season of Winter Dew Tour to Visit Killington Ski Resort in Vermont

Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Unleashed at Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Whistler (BC), Canada – The Ultimate Pump Track Challenge will be all about speed, flow and flair as Kokanee Crankworx’s newest event lights up the night. The new pump track, which has just been completed at the top of the Boneyard in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, will be christened when the “mano-a-mano” battle goes … Continue reading Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Unleashed at Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Saddleback Selling Pass Spanning Ten Ski Seasons

Rangeley, ME – Chris Farmer, the new general manager of Saddleback this week announced that the Maine ski and snowboard resort’s new Decade Pass is for sale. The Decade Pass will provide unlimited skiing and riding for ten consecutive years at Saddleback and costs $5,000.n”Saddleback is excited to offer this unique pass,” said Farmer. “It … Continue reading Saddleback Selling Pass Spanning Ten Ski Seasons

Matthew Shepard Foundation Gay Ski Week Announced for Crested Butte

Crested Butte, CO – StraightOut Media & Marketing, the Matthew Shepard Foundation and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) have announced the launch of Butte 11: Matthew Shepard Foundation Gay Ski Week. The event will take place at the Colorado ski and snowboard resort from March 19–26, 2011 with additional activities in the towns of Mt. … Continue reading Matthew Shepard Foundation Gay Ski Week Announced for Crested Butte

Free Moose Viewing Tours Return at Maine Ski Resort

Rangeley, ME – “Moose” is one of those odd words where the plural is, well…”moose.” And one thing that’s certainly not lacking in the northwestern corner of Maine is moose.nSaddleback ski resort is once again offering complimentary moose watching tours twice each week in Rangeley during the summer months. Moose watching, a popular form of … Continue reading Free Moose Viewing Tours Return at Maine Ski Resort

New Country Music Fest at N.H.’s Waterville Valley Ski Resort in July

Waterville Valley, NH – The new Waterville Valley Rock This! Country Music Fest is coming up on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 at the New Hampshire ski and snowboard resort. The five-band lineup is a who’s who of some of the region’s top country performers plus the Don Campbell Band, straight from … … Continue reading New Country Music Fest at N.H.’s Waterville Valley Ski Resort in July