Paige Lund Named VP of Lodging for The Canyons Resort

Park City, UT – Paige Lund has been named Vice President of Lodging for The Canyons Resort in Park City. She will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the lodging divisions at The Canyons, including The Grand Summit Hotel, Sundial Lodge, Silverado Lodge, Sunrise at Escala and Escala as well as all aspects … … Continue reading Paige Lund Named VP of Lodging for The Canyons Resort

Saddleback Maine to Host Ski Mountaineering Race

Rangeley, ME – On Saturday, February 28, Saddleback Mountain will be hosting the first annual Saddleback Mountain Challenge at the northwestern Maine ski resort. This event is a classic ski mountaineering race where competitors will navigate a route that gains approximately 1,800 vertical feet, is over seven miles long, includes green, blue, black, and double … Continue reading Saddleback Maine to Host Ski Mountaineering Race

New Digital Media Showcase Added to Ski Festival in Whistler

Whistler (BC), Canada – Having blazed trail by bringing artistic showcases like the Pro Photographer Showdown and the 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown into the scope of a skiing and snowboarding event, the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival breaks trail once more, introducing for 2009, ThreePointOh Multimedia Challenge.n This new multimedia event aims to take … Continue reading New Digital Media Showcase Added to Ski Festival in Whistler

Jay Peak Celebrates Mardi Gras with Louisiana Food, Live Music and Fundraiser

Jay, VT – This will mark the seventh year that Jay Peak has celebrated its now legendary Mountain Mardi Gras. The week-long event at the Vermont ski and snowboard resort, scheduled for Feb. 23-28 includes authentic Cajun and New Orleans style lunch and dinner specials prepared by New Orleans Chef Mark Uddo and Jay … … Continue reading Jay Peak Celebrates Mardi Gras with Louisiana Food, Live Music and Fundraiser

New Zealand Makes Early Push to Court Australian Skiers

Wellington, New Zealand – Tourism New Zealand is mounting an early run of television commercials in Australia, promoting the ski season in a bid to boost visitor arrivals over winter.n The Tourism New Zealand ski commercial begins airing in Australia today and is aimed at tapping into skiers and snowboarders who plan and want to … Continue reading New Zealand Makes Early Push to Court Australian Skiers

Welgos and Bouvier Win 4th Annual Telluride Freeskiing Open

Telluride, CO – On one of the highest peaks ever to host a freeskiing competition, Mark Welgos and Claudia Bouvier overcame tough conditions Saturday to win the 4th Annual Subaru Telluride Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier. They each blasted off Palmyra Peak, the 13,320-foot apex of Telluride, down cliff-riddled, 45-plus-degree steeps, enduring fierce winds and iffy … Continue reading Welgos and Bouvier Win 4th Annual Telluride Freeskiing Open

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