Methven, New Zealand – Some of the top skiers and snowboarders in New Zealand will take to the air at Mt. Hutt this September to kick start the Methven-Mt. Hutt Spring Festival, which will include events such as a bid for Guinness record glory and the slopestyle leg of a surf-to-mountain event.nOn Saturday, Sept. 26, … Continue reading It’s Not Just Spring In the Air at Mt. Hutt →

Charlemont, MA – Berkshire East Canopy Tours (BECT) has launched its third and longest zip line course, featuring two lines up to 2,600 feet long spanning the picturesque valley between the Berkshire East Ski Area in Charlemont and a mountainside in the neighboring town of Hawley.nThe new Valley Jumping Tour consists of seven separate zip … Continue reading Zip Line Tour Opens at Massachusetts Ski Area →

Salt Lake City, UT – Ski Utah, the marketing firm owned and operated by the 13 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association, has announced the appointment of Brandon Ott as the company’s new marketing manager.nOtt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Denison University in Ohio. Before … Continue reading Ski Utah Appoints New Marketing Manager →

Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria – After six events at Innsbruck, St. Moritz and Kaprun, the Roxy Chicken Jam is relocating to the Austrian ski resort of Saalbach Hinterglemm in 2010. The world’s biggest snowboard competition for girls only will take place from the 8th to the 10th of January at the Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm.nWith the move … Continue reading Roxy Chicken Jam Moves to Saalbach Hinterglemm for 2010 →

Boulder, CO – Boulder, Colo.’s Apex Sports Group is introducing their first ski boot, aptly named the Apex, for the 2009-10 winter season. Now in full production, the boot partners a 100% carbon fiber outer shell with a heat-moldable, walking inner boot, separating flex, fit and closure, but comes with a hefty $1295 price tag.nApex … Continue reading Pricey New Ski Boot Joins the Market →

McLean, VA – Industry organizers of Learn a Snow Sport Month are preparing for the second year of the initiative scheduled for January 2010. A new URL, LearnASnowSport.org will make it easier for the public to learn more about the program this winter.nLearn a Snow Sport Month is a public awareness campaign that … Continue … Continue reading Learn a Snow Sport Month Set for January →

Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced a broad array of new mountain dining initiatives designed to improve the quality and value of its on-mountain food served at its Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly ski resorts in Colorado and California this season.nOne of the most popular items served at American ski resorts, … Continue reading Vail Resorts Paying Closer Attention to On-Mountain Food Quality, Value →