Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Snowmaking and construction crews have been busy in recent weeks at Australia’s Perisher Blue ski resort. Following the arrival of 34 new Techno Alpin snow guns, crews have been hard at work installing the new snowmaking equipment in preparation for the 2008 ski and snowboard season. nThe guns, which are … Continue reading New Snowmaking Installation On Schedule at Persher Blue →

Snowmass, CO – Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) officials announced this week that a new lift will be built this summer to replace the Sheer Bliss ski lift at Snowmass. The new lift will be a high speed quad and will be realigned to provide easy access to the entire Big Burn and Sheer Bliss areas … Continue reading New Sheer Bliss Ski Lift at Snowmass for 2008-09 Ski Season →

Jay, VT – Jay Peak is no stranger to the 400-inch natural snowfall category. The northern Vermont ski resort surpassed the 400-inch mark again this season, for the fifth time in the past 10 years. As a result, resort officials have extended the ski and snowboard season until Sunday, April 27. The resort’s original closing … Continue reading Jay Peak to Extend Ski Season →

Huntsville, UT – With over 425 inches of snow this season Mother Nature has provided Snowbasin Resort with additional staying power to extend the Utah ski and snowboard resort’s closing date until April 27th. nLast weekend provided Snowbasin’s skiing and riding guests with sunny skies and deep snow. The resort was originally scheduled to close … Continue reading Snowbasin Ski Season to Last an Extra Week →

Brighton, UT – Now that most Utah ski and snowboard resorts have wrapped up winter operations, get those taxes finished today and make the most of your season pass to make some final turns this week at Brighton, where season passholders from any other ski resorts get half off lift tickets during Brighton’s last week … Continue reading Half-Price Skiing This Week at Brighton →

Bretton Woods, NH – In honor of Patriot’s Day, a holiday celebrated in nearby Massachusetts, Bretton Woods is extending its closing date and offering free spring skiing on Monday, April 21. nOn that day only, skiers and riders donning patriotic attire, from three-cornered hats to stars and stripes costumes, will be treated to a day … Continue reading N.H.’s Bretton Woods to Celebrate Patriot’s Day with Extended Ski Season →

Park City, UT – Noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Steadman (Vail, CO), who has headed the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) renowned volunteer physicians’ program over 30 years, was honored Saturday as the first recipient of the USSA’s Dr. J. Leland Sosman Award. The award was presented by the USSA President and CEO Bill … Continue reading USSA Honors Dr. Steadman With New Award →