Oberhofen, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation’s governing FIS Council this weekend confirmed the 2016-17 Audi FIS Ski World Cup calendar. The approval paves the way for Killington, Vt., to be added as an opening women’s event in November, followed by the men’s Birds of Prey World Cup at Beaver Creek and the World Cup … … Continue reading FIS Confirms Killington World Cup Stop
Aspen, CO – Aspen Mountain will open for a special preview weekend this Saturday and Sunday, 12 days earlier than the scheduled opening on Thanksgiving Day. Three lifts and more than 100 acres of terrain will greet skiers and snowboarders on opening day, and they’ll upload and download on the Silver Queen Gondola to access the … Continue … Continue reading Aspen Mountain to Open Early
Salt Lake City, UT – Yesterday was an exciting day for Utah’s ski industry, thanks to a storm that ended this morning after over-delivering on forecasts. Over the last 48 hours, Alta picked up 19 inches, Snowbird recorded 17 inches and Eagle Point in Southern Utah reported 14 inches. Earlier forecasts had topped out at five to 10 … Continue reading Snowstorm Preps Utah Ski Resorts for Season Openings
Park City, UT – Utah’s Deer Valley Resort has announced the 24th annual Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest that serves as the resort’s launch of ski season. Held Saturday, December 5 to Sunday, December 6, 2015, the invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for an exciting weekend of skiing, … Continue reading Deer Valley to Open Once Again with Celebrity Skifest
Washington, DC – The 21st Annual Winter Trails event, presented by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), is changing its format this winter and dedicating the entire month of January to discovering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The new month-long format, previously a one-day event, will allow host sites to customize Winter Trails offerings to their facility and regional … Continue reading Winter Trails Events Now Offered Throughout January
Stubai, Austria – Hailey Langland gazed out the window of her room at the Sporthotel Neustift. All around her were jagged, snow-covered peaks. Along the flanks, larch trees were turning yellow mixed in with green. In the village, a lighted clock tower stood out as dawn crept over the Stubaital southwest of Innsbruck. Having just turned … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Taking Success One Step at a Time
McCall, ID – Brundage Mountain Resort has improved and expanded The Activity Barn, Valley County, Idaho’s only lift-assisted snow tubing operation, located two miles south of McCall. A new conveyor lift this winter will bring beginner ski lessons and a rail park off the mountain and into town. The new 600-foot Sun Kid conveyor, commonly known as a … Continue reading Brundage Brings Ski Lessons and Rails to Town
