Freeride World Tour Eyes China

Changbaichan, China – On a groundbreaking exploratory trip to the world’s most populous country, Freeride World Tour (FWT) organizers and athletes set off on a five-day trip to investigate the potential for a future FWT competition in Changbaichan, located in the Changbai Mountains on the border of China and North Korea. The objective of the trip … Continue reading Freeride World Tour Eyes China

Peak Resorts Reports Third Quarter Results

Wildwood, MO – Ski resort operator Peak Resorts, Inc. has released results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2017. Third-quarter results, which include New York’s Hunter Mountain in the three and nine months ended January 31, indicate that the company’s revenue increased 46% to $56.4 million, compared to $38.7 million for the … Continue reading Peak Resorts Reports Third Quarter Results

U.S. Had 2nd Warmest February and 6th Warmest Winter On Record

Washington, DC – In early February, Punxsutawney Phil, the nation’s most famous groundhog, saw his shadow and “predicted” six more weeks of winter for the U.S. He couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, an unseasonably warm February helped to boost winter temperatures for most areas east of the Rocky Mountains. And while parts of the … Continue reading U.S. Had 2nd Warmest February and 6th Warmest Winter On Record

Seattle-area Ski Resorts Unite

Seattle, WA – Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass Mountain Resort and The Summit at Snoqualmie have partnered on a new season pass alliance for the 2017-2018 ski and snowboard season.  Skiers and riders will have the option to add a Cascadia Pass to a qualifying season pass from one of these resorts.  The Cascadia Pass gives season … Continue reading Seattle-area Ski Resorts Unite

Boarderstyle Event by Monster Energy Returns to Fernie

Fernie (BC), Canada – On March 17th & 18th, the popular Monster Boarderstyle event will be returning to Fernie Alpine Resort for season number two. It’s a high energy race and party event hosted by Monster Energy and the B.C. ski resort. Monster Energy first introduced at the Shred Show in 2011, pitting four snowboarders at … Continue reading Boarderstyle Event by Monster Energy Returns to Fernie

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