Breckenridge, CO – Breckenridge Ski Resort kicks off its 2009-10 winter season at 9 a.m. on Thursday, when the Colorado SuperChair, 5 Chair and Rip’s Ride (previously Chair 7) on Peak 8 start turning. The Colorado resort will celebrate the launch with a complimentary pancake (and waffle) breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on the deck of … Continue reading Free Parking, Pancakes and Prizes for Opening Weekend at Breckenridge
Iron River, MI – From being a Michigan all-state wrestler from Iron River to dominating the rollers and bank turns, Nick Baumgartner has charged the ranks of the world of snowboardcross competition. But, even with a World Championship bronze and a World Cup win in his arsenal, Baumgartner can’t wait to get back on snow … Continue reading Q and A: U.S. Snowboarding’s Nick Baumgartner
Wrightwood, CA – On Veteran’s Day it only seems appropriate to profile two of the many offers of discounted or even free skiing and snowboarding for military members, their families and veterans.nIn celebration of Veteran’s Day, southern California’s Mountain High Resort will offer a free Adult 8-Hour lift ticket to all Military personnel, active and … Continue reading Ski Resorts Discount Skiing and Riding for America’s Military
Alta, UT – An immersion camp just for women who want to learn to ski, or improve their skills and ski better as been scheduled Dec. 3-7 at Utah’s venerable Alta Ski Area. The camp’s setting is designed to foster a positive environment to help get attendees to the next level of skiing. And it’s … Continue reading Women’s Ski Camp at Alta for Beginning and Intermediate Skiers
Lynchburg, VA – Snowshoe Mountain will launch the winter season not on its own West Virginia ski slopes, but on the plastic slopes of Liberty University’s year-round ski facility in Lynchburg. Liberty University’s Lynchburg campus is home to the only Snowflex surface in the United States, providing skiers and rider’s the most advanced technology for … Continue reading Snowshoe to Launch Winter Season on Year-Round Ski Slope
Mt. Hood, OR – Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort will open Wednesday for the 2009-10 season, operating four lifts including two high speed quads from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is one of the earliest openings for the Oregon ski and snowboard resort, now entering its 42nd season.nMt. Hood Express and Shooting Star, both … Continue reading Mt. Hood Meadows Confirms Opening Day Details
Whistler (BC), Canada – The number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts opening due to prodigious snowfall over the past week is growing by the minute, with the host site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games joining the list this afternoon by announcing an advance opening this Saturday, 12 days ahead of schedule.nWhistler Mountain will open … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Will Open Ski Season 12 Days Early This Saturday