Alta, UT – Since 1940, Alta Lodge has been one of the few mountain inns in North America still operating in the tradition of the great ski lodges of decades past. A ski vacation at Alta Lodge means ski-in and ski-out access to Alta Ski Area, a cozy room, terrific food and friendly staff – allowing … Continue reading Alta Lodge Celebrates 75 Years
Erzurum, Turkey – The ex-president of Turkey’s ski federation has avoided a prison sentence, but has been ordered to pay a hefty fine over the death of ski racer Aslı Nemutlu in 2012. Nemutlu, 18, was killed in a crash while training for the Turkey Youth Ski Championship at the Konaklı ski resort near the city of Erzurum … Continue reading Former President of Turkish Ski Federation Sentenced Over Skier’s Death
McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, will once again support and help promote this winter’s World Snowboard Day (WSD) — the largest snowboard event in the world created “by riders for riders,” scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2015. “The World Snowboard Day is … Continue Reading ››
Georgetown, CO – Loveland Ski Area will open for the winter season this Thursday, the first ski area in Colorado to do so, at least as of now. “The warm fall weather delayed the start of snowmaking this year, but Mother Nature finally came through,” said Rob Goodell, director of business operations. “A winter storm … Continue reading Loveland to Launch Colorado’s Ski Season This Thursday
Ishpeming, MI – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame announced on Friday the names of seven people elected to the Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Those who will be inducted in the coming year are: freestyle skiing world champions Genia Fuller and Bob Salerno; longtime ski industry leader David Ingemie, veteran magazine publisher … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2015
Stevens Pass, WA – The U.S. Forest Service has granted its permission for Washington’s Stevens Pass ski area to replace two 1960s-era double chairlifts, add a surface lift and expand its mountain biking. The approvals are consistent with the 2012 Amendment to the resort’s 2007 Master Development Plan (MDP). They include replacing the Kehr’s lift with … Continue reading Approvals Granted for Stevens Pass Upgrades
New York, NY – Athletes of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing will join their families, friends and supporters for a night of celebration this Thursday at the 49th annual New York Gold Medal Gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Hosted by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation, the gala is … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Athletes Set To Celebrate Season in NYC
