Squaw Valley, CA – The Association of Professional Patrollers (APP) will present famed Yosemite climbing pioneer, writer, and adventurer Royal Robbins. “Out of Camp IV,” a presentation by Robbins is taking place on Tuesday, April 29th at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge (OVL) in Squaw Valley. nRobbins was one of the early pioneers … Continue reading Squaw Valley to Host Presentation by Adventurer Royal Robbins →

Vancouver, Canada – Members of the 2008-09 Canadian World Cup, Development and “Project 2014” ski teams in moguls and aerials disciplines have been announced by the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA). nExpectations are high as the team had a very successful 2007-08 ski season, winning the coveted FIS Nations’ Cup for the fourth time in … Continue reading Canadian Freestyle Ski Association Announces 2008-09 National Team →

Wilmington, NY – Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, located in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York near Lake Placid, reopened this morning for one final extended weekend of spring skiing and snowboarding. nWhiteface will be open through Sunday with intermediate and expert trails only to conclude a ski season which saw record attendance. A total … Continue reading Whiteface Reopens for Skiing in Final Spring Fling →

Avon, CO – The Osprey at Beaver Creek, a RockResort, formerly known as the Inn at Beaver Creek, is undergoing a $7 million transformation this summer and will be relaunched as RockResorts’ newest addition in time for the 2008-2009 ski season. The 41-room hotel, owned by RockResorts, is situated in the heart of the … … Continue reading Beaver Creek Ski Resort Hotel Joins RockResorts Portfolio →

Mammoth Lakes, CA – For the seventh consecutive year, Mammoth Mountain’s West Coast Invitational (WCI) returns May 2-3, 2008 with former Olympic snowboarders and talented up-and-comers competing in the Vans Fiesta de la Pipa and The Village Rail Jam for a $20,000 prize purse. This year’s live performances by My-G and special guest Talib … … Continue reading West Coast Invitational Snowboard Comp Returns to Mammoth →

Kaprun, Austria – The Austrian ski resort region of Zell am See and Kaprun are again this year welcoming spring with dance and music — and of course spring skiing and snowboarding — to start off the month of May. The traditional “Firn & Fun” celebration is about to get underway on the glacier of … Continue reading Festival Celebrates May Skiing in Zell am See-Kaprun →

Ottawa, Canada – The Royal Canadian Mint on Wednesday officially released the second Olympic 25-cent circulation coin of 2008. The sport of freestyle skiing is depicted on the coin, which is the seventh of 17 circulation coins to celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. n”With less than two years before Vancouver hosts … Continue reading Canadian Mint Issues Freestyle Skiing Quarter →