Whistler (BC), Canada – The 16th year of Whistler Cup, one of the premier series for young junior ski racers, kicks off today for three days of intense alpine ski racing among international athletes aged 11 to 14. n”The Whistler event gives us an opportunity to bring our very best young athletes to compete against … Continue reading U.S. Alpine Ski Racing Youth at Whistler Cup →

Oberhofen, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation (FIS) and LG Electronics today announced a new cooperation whereby LG Electronics will become the title sponsor of the FIS Snowboard World Cup as of the 2008-2009 competition season, replacing current title sponsor Nokia. LG Electronics will also be a major sponsor of the FIS Snowboard World Championships … Continue reading LG Takes Over Snowboard World Cup Title Sponsorship from Nokia →

Monarch, CO – Monarch Mountain is offering free lift tickets on Monday April 7 to encourage people to visit the central Colorado ski area. Monarch has received record snowfall this season, more than 36 feet so far. n“We are a pretty low key family ski area and we feel it’s important to offer a … … Continue reading Free Skiing Monday at Colorado’s Monarch Mountain →

Stoneham (QC), Canada – On Sunday, Québec’s Stoneham Mountain Resort is saying goodbye to the ski season with a splash. For this event, skiers and snowboarders will try to ski on water across an icy 120 foot-long lake. nStoneham’s pond skimming contest will take place at the base of the mountain for the amusement … … Continue reading Stoneham to End Ski Season Sunday with a Splash →

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ski manufacturer Head N.V. this week announced the delisting of its ordinary shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Following a March 10th press release announcing its intention to delist, Head NV filed a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 21st and the delisting became effective … Continue reading Ski Manufacturer Head NV Delists from New York Stock Exchange →

Highmount, NY – The 2nd Annual Belleayre Mountain Hall of Fame Dinner Dance this Saturday evening highlights a weekend of spring skiing and snowboarding festivities at the ski area in New York’s Catskill Mountains. nThe weekend starts off with Saturday’s Retro Day, which will bring skiers and snowboarders donning vintage gear and equipment to the … Continue reading 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner to Light Up Belleayre Mountain Ski Center →

Windham, NY – New York State’s Windham Mountain ski rea is closed Monday through Friday this week, but will reopen for one last weekend to close out the ski and snowboard season. The resort will offer a few special deals to entice snow sliders to the slopes for one last session. nLift ticket rates will … Continue reading Special Deals for Windham’s Last Weekend of Ski Season →