Calgary, Canada – Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) this week named 15 high-potential athletes to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team Development Group. nThe group, made up of six men and nine women, includes several Coupe Pontiac GMC Cup champions as well as Northwest Mutual Funds Coupe Nor-Am Cup medalists including: Nor-Am champion Marie-Pier Préfontaine (St-Sauveur, QC); … Continue reading Canadian Alpine Ski Team Development Group Named →

Wanaka, New Zealand – The Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour will kick off its 10-month 2008-09 season in the Southern Hemisphere. Event applications are in from new locations in both New Zealand and Australia. nThis year will see the introduction of two new events to the tour’s Southern Hemisphere event lineup. The Boost Mobile Sno … Continue reading Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour to Head Down Under →

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Perisher Blue has committed to pouring $10,000 into the Australian ski resort’s terrain park upgrades for the upcoming 2008 ski and snowboard season. nThe investment will deliver new features including an S-box, table box, battleship box and an 8m round bar rail. There may also be a new 12m down … Continue reading AUD $10K in Terrain Park Upgrades at Perisher Blue Ski Resort →

McLean, VA – Organizers of the annual Winter Trails program have announced that January 10, 2009, is the date set for the 14th annual event across the U.S. Winter Trails is an opportunity for those new to snow sports to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing free at participating locations. nNearly 90 percent of Winter … Continue reading Nationwide 2009 Winter Trails Day Announced →

Wrightwood, CA – California’s Mountain High is one of the most ethnically diverse ski resorts in the country with minorities making up more than half its visits. Located just outside Los Angeles, the ski area attracts guests of all nationalities and its youthful culture is the glue that binds them together. nLater this month … … Continue reading Mountain High Receives 2008 Diversity Leadership Award from Ski Area Management →

McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) recently released its End of the Season Survey from the SnowSports Consumer Panel, designed to represent all snow sports participants in the U.S. market. An online survey was sent to over 3,300 Consumer Panel members to find out how consumers use online product reviews when researching and purchasing … Continue reading Skiers, Snowboarders Likely to Check Product Reviews Before Buying Gear →

Revelstoke (BC), Canada – April 27th marked the last day of skiing of the inaugural season at Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR). With an abundance of snow and skier visits 44 percent higher than anticipated, it was a strong opening year for North America’s newest ski resort. RMR-owned and operated Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing (STHS) also … Continue reading Revelstoke Mountain Resort Ends Its First Ski Season on a High Note →