Concord, MA – One of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) most recognized volunteers, Dr. J. Leland (Sos) Sosman, passed away April 3 at the age of 87 at his Concord, Mass. home. A radiologist by trade, Sos dedicated much of his life to serving as a USSA and International Ski Federation (FIS) volunteer, … Continue reading Longtime U.S. Ski Official Doc Sosman Dies →

Truckee, CA – Lake Tahoe has been an adventure haven for skiers since the late 1800s when the first winter carnivals were held in Truckee and the state’s first ski lift soon followed. The frenzy continued as Squaw Valley captured the world’s attention with the 1960 Winter Olympics. Today, while the destination evolves and wanders … Continue reading Unique Excursions Expand Tahoe Winter Horizons Beyond Skiing →

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Following the success of the 2007 campaign, Australia’s Perisher Blue ski resort has again embarked on its “Launch Your Band” competition. n“Last year when we discussed implementing Launch Your Band, we would have been happy with 20 entries,” said Neil Thew, Manager PR & Business Development at Perisher Blue. “We … Continue reading Australian Ski Resort Perisher Blue Launches Unsigned Bands Contest →

Park City, UT – U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt has named Olympian Luke Bodensteiner as associate athletic director of high performance. Bodensteiner will be responsible for providing support services to the directors of each of the USSA’s six sport programs. nBodensteiner, a two-time cross country Olympian and three-time U.S. … Continue reading USSA Names New Athletic High Performance Post →

Wanaka, New Zealand – New Zealand’s Cardrona Alpine Resort is upgrading all its Kids’ Centres and adding new trails in Scum Valley in time for the 2008 ski and snowboard season. nCardrona’s old Nursery will become the Kids’ Centre for 5-14 year olds. It will be the single drop off point where rental and lessons … Continue reading New Zealand’s Cardrona Ski Resort Upgrading Kids’ Centres →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler’s favorite leaders and agitators will take the stage at Millennium Place on Sunday April 13, in a verbal gladiator match that will pit them against each other in a competition over what or who is the B.C. ski resort’s greatest icon. nPresented in conjunction with the Whistler Museum, Icon Gone … Continue reading Storytelling with a Twist at Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival →

Portillo, Chile – Beginning this summer, travelers can experience the ultimate combination South American vacation – snow at Ski Portillo, Chile then sun and sand at the new Tierra Atacama Adventure Spa in Northern Chile. The owners of Portillo have opened Tierra Atacama, which combines outdoor adventures with a rejuvenating spa experience. nFrom June through … Continue reading Combine Summer Skiing and Spa with Portillo and Tierra Atacama →