Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Snowboarders Chas Guldemond (USA) and Jamie Anderson (USA) won the TTR Four Star Garnier Fructis Australian Open slopestyle competition today under sunny skies in perfect downunder winter conditions at Perisher Blue ski resort. nHis victory moves Guldemond back into the TTR Top 5, closely followed by Torstein Horgmo (NOR), who … Continue reading American Snowboarders Win Garnier Fructis Australian Open Slopestyle →

Wanaka, New Zealand – The boards are waxed, the edges prepared – the NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup starts a new winter season at the end of this month. nOn August 31st and September 1st, the freestylers kick off the 2007/2008 season with a halfpipe contest at New Zealand’s Cardrona ski resort, marking the first … Continue reading Snowboard World Cup Halfpipe Season Kicks Off Aug. 31 →

Avon, CO – Beaver Creek Resort pairs with Bon Appétit magazine and 30 of America’s top culinary chefs to present the Beaver Creek and Bon Appétit Culinary and Wine Focus at the Colorado ski resort, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2008. The tenth annual winter festival includes a Celebrity Chef Ski Race, MasterChef Challenge, Grand Tasting, … … Continue reading Wine and Dine at Beaver Creek Jan. 31-Feb. 2 →

Rossland (BC), Canada – Red Mountain Resort on Wednesday announced that it will host the 2008 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship, Canada’s longest running and most popular Big Mountain skiing competition, from January 16 through 20. A handsome cash purse will be awarded to the top Open senior mens and ladies skiers who dominate the … … Continue reading Dates Announced for 2008 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championship →

McLean, VA – A new interactive CD that teaches children “best practices” for skiing and snowboarding will be available free this fall for use by physical education and classroom teachers, recreation directors, and other professionals involved in getting children active. nDeveloped through SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) Winter Feels Good initiative, the CD is the result … Continue reading Ski Industry Focuses on Teaching the Next Generation →

Mt. Crested Butte, CO – Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) officials announced Wednesday the appointment of Ken Stone as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. The newly created position will bring together a resort-wide and destination approach to the overall marketing of the Colorado ski resort, said Randy Barrett, General Manager of CBMR. “We have … Continue reading New Chief Marketing Position for Crested Butte Ski Resort →

Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – Mt. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts and Drambuie are challenging all snowboarders 30 years and older to prove that speeding through tight turns and throwing down phat tricks isn’t just for the kids. nThe young at heart are being encouraged to carve up the slopes during the 2007 Drambuie Snowboard Masters.