Park City, UT – Powdr Corp on Wednesday announced that Kenny Lentz has been named its Director of Information Technology and Services. Lentz will assume his corporate role immediately while continuing to direct technology services at the company’s flagship ski resort, Park City Mountain Resort. n“Kenny has proven himself to be a leader in the … Continue reading New Director of Information Technology for Ski Resort Operator Powdr Corp →

Vancouver, Canada – The Canadian Snowsports Association (CSA), the Italian ski resort of Val di Fiemme, Italy Tourism Authority and Trentino Region on Thursday announced a partnership that will give Canadian ski and snowboard teams a home-away-from-home and on snow training facilities in Val di Fiemme over the next three years. n”This partnership is based … Continue reading Val di Fiemme Named European Training Center for Canada’s Ski and Snowboard Team →

Boyne Falls, MI – Big investments in snowmaking infrastructure at Boyne USA’s two Michigan ski and snowboard resorts may mean an even earlier start to this season this winter, resort officials assert. A new snowshoe track, expanded tubing, additional glade skiing, a new salon, hour-long dog sled excursions and private snowboarding lessons for children ages … Continue reading New Developments at Boyne’s Michigan Ski Resorts →

Lakewood, CO – Among the most prominent trends noted in the 2007 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Demographic Study is the continued aging of the visitor base, with strong growth in skiers and snowboarders aged 45 and older. The fact that older participants are being retained in the sport in significant numbers is a … Continue reading American Skiers Getting Older, Using More Helmets and Season Passes →

Snowshoe, WV – In addition to the two new ski trails that Snowshoe Mountain Resort announced last spring for its South Mountain sector, skiers and riders visiting the West Virginia ski area will find some new gladed skiing terrain on tap this winter. All three trails will be on an expert pitch and offer skiers … Continue reading New Tree Skiing Terrain at Snowshoe →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Matchstick Productions will bring powder to the people with the world premiere of their latest ski movie, “Seven Sunny Days – Stories From a Long Winter,” on Friday in Whistler. After two years of selling out the ticketed event at Whistler Blackcomb’s Roundhouse Lodge the boys of Matchstick have decided … … Continue reading World Premiere of New Matchstick Productions Ski Movie Friday in Whistler →

Holladay, UT – Salt Lake City’s Powderwhore Productions returns with its third telemark ski film, “PW07”. The film’s tour begins next month, and DVD copies of the film begin shipping on October 1. n2007 was a low snow winter in the Wasatch, so Powderwhore Productions hit the road to find good turns. This year’s movie … Continue reading Third Installment of Utah Company’s Telemark Ski Film Series Set for Release →