Verbier, Switzerland – Faction, an independent Swiss freestyle/freeride ski brand producing nothing but fat twin tips, has announced a new North American distribution deal to increase its market penetration in the U.S. and Canada. nFaction is pushing into North America with the appointment of a new North American Agent, Core Distribution, which will be handling … Continue reading New North American Distributor for Faction Skis
Whistler (BC), Canada – Alltracks Academy, a UK-based company, has announced the launch of their ski and snowboard instructor courses in the western Canadian resort of Whistler. The courses are an ideal way to spend a fun and constructive gap year or career break in Canada, perfect powder technique in a couple of weeks or … Continue reading New Ski and Snowboard Instructor Courses in Whistler
Valle Nevado, Chile – After the freestyle snowboarders kicked off the 2007/2008 NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup with a halfpipe contest nearly two weeks ago in New Zealand, it’s time for the all-rounders to make their season debut as the riders are returning to a well-known venue – Valle Nevado – at the end of … Continue reading World Cup Snowboard Cross Athletes Start New Season in Chile
Wanaka, New Zealand – A field of 32 up and coming young freestyle skiers signed up for Armadageddon, the slopestyle extravaganza held today at Snow Park NZ. nByron Wells, 15, from Wanaka took the title of Best Male Grom for the 16 and under age group as he pulled off some super smooth and technical … Continue reading Impressive Young Skiing Talent at Armadageddon
Sheffield, UK – Skis equipped with an ingenious new self-waxing device could make a dramatic entry onto the skiing scene in the 2008-09 World Cup ski season, if British researchers have their way. n
Big Sky, MT – A construction contract has been awarded to build a 270,000 square foot lodge as the centerpiece of The Club at Spanish Peaks, a new 3,500 acre private club community that is to include a Tom Weiskopf Signature golf course and private ski lift access to the Big Sky Ski and Summer … Continue reading New Luxury Development Planned With Private Access to Big Sky’s Ski Slopes
Park City, UT – Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort has invested nearly $5 million in improvements for the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season, including brand new terrain, a redesigned trail map, a new heated resort plaza, installation of Fast Tracks lanes at King Con lift, expanded snowmaking and environmental initiatives. n“Our focus is to help … Continue reading Park City Mountain Resort Invests Nearly $5M in Improvements for New Ski Season