Sydney, Australia – The Japanese National Tourist Organization (JNTO) recently hosted a “Snow ‘n’ Ski Japan” seminar at the Hilton Sydney to promote Japan’s ski resorts. nAimed at Sydney-based ski retailers and wholesalers, travel agents and airlines servicing Japan, the seminar was designed to provide participants with the latest information and offerings from Japan’s leading … Continue reading Japanese Skiing Marketed to Australians →

Park City, UT – As American Skiing Company (ASC) fades from existence, the scramble for ownership of The Canyons became further complicated on Monday with the filing of additional litigation over the proposed deal to sell the Utah ski and snowboard resort to the Toronto, Canada-based real estate investment firm, Talisker Corporation. n

Dublin, Ireland – A study by Irish business research firm Research and Markets has found that the U.S. ski resort industry includes about 350 companies, over 400 ski areas, and combined annual revenue of $2 billion, the firm announced Monday. nThe figures cited in the company’s First Research Industry Profiles report do not including hotels … Continue reading U.S. Ski Resort Revenues Top $2 Billion: Study →

Wanaka, New Zealand – A storm that dropped 24 centimeters (9.5 inches) of fresh snow at Mt. Hutt was welcomed Monday morning by ski area staff, skiers and boarders. n

Brian Head, UT – Southern Utah’s Brian Head Resort is this summer installing its long-awaited interconnect lift and ski trail system that will join its two mountains, Navajo and Giant Steps. n

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Thanks to the Braun CruZer3 Rail Jam, the 2007 Planet X Winter Games will bear witness to two of the best freeride skiers versus two of the best snowboarders as they go head-to-head on the rails in the terrain park at Australia’s Perisher Blue ski resort on August 10th. For … Continue reading Ski vs. Snowboard: Who Rules the Rails? →

Eden, UT – Gregg Greer has assumed the position of President and CEO of Powder Mountain Resort Management, LLC. Powder Mountain Resort Management oversees all operations at Powder Mountain in Eden, Utah including ski area, restaurants and retail operations. nGreer stated, “The new management company is committed to honoring the legacy created by Dr. Cobabe … Continue reading New President and CEO for Powder Mountain →