Big Sky, MT – It’s called “Denim Warrior,” but both denim and just about any retro ski clothing – even those odd polka-dot windshirts and in-the-boot stretch pants – are enough to generate a lift ticket discount at Moonlight Basin’s Spring Carnival, held the weekend of March 16 – 18 at the Montana ski and … Continue reading Break Out the Retro Ski Clothes for Moonlight Basin Spring Carnival →

Winter Park, CO – Winter Park this week began construction of the “Panoramic Express,” the name selected for the new $8 million detachable six-pack chairlift in the Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s Parsenn Bowl. The new Leitner-Poma chairlift will hoist skiers up to approximately 12,060 feet above sea level, making it the highest high-speed … … Continue reading Winter Park Ski Resort Starts Construction of New Six-Pack Chairlift →

Lincoln, NH – Loon Mountain is challenging skiers and riders to compete in a 24-hour shred-a-thon to benefit the local Pemi-Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity this Sunday into Monday. Organized by Plymouth State University students and Loon employees, the competition challenges teams of four, or singles, to see who can take the most … … Continue reading 24-Hour Shred-A-Thon at Loon to Benefit Local Habitat for Humanity →

Findley Lake, NY – Peek’n Peak Resort and Conference Center will host Scout Day this Sunday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. All Scouts who show their Scout ID can purchase an all day, all area lift ticket to ski or snowboard for $20 ($12 off spring rates). nThose who are first-time … … Continue reading Sunday is Scout Day at Peek’n Peak Ski Resort →

Wilmington, NY – World champion and Olympic silver medal snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) tore out of the start Thursday and rode to her second straight World Cup snowboardcross victory as the State Farm U.S. Snowboard Cup weekend got underway in bright sunshine but single-digit weather at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center near Lake Placid. … Continue reading Jacobellis, Neilson Win State Farm Snowboard Cross World Cup →

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria – Poor visibility forced postponement of the men’s super G Thursday at the 2007 FIS Alpine Junior World ski Championships while soft snow hobbled U.S. women in their giant slalom.n”We had snow and rain,” U.S. Competition Director Walt Evans said, “but it was the visibility that stopped the guys. The snow was do-able … Continue reading Weather Challenging World Junior Ski Championships →

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – After yesterday’s snowfall brought a return to winter, the weather is sunny again today in Madonna di Campiglio on the eve of the final competitions of the eleventh Freestyle World Ski Championships. New medals will be awarded tomorrow in moguls and aerials.nThe morning will begin with aerials qualifications that will … Continue reading Moguls and Aerials Skiing Take Flight Tomorrow at Freestyle World Championships →