Disabled War Veterans to Ski Jiminy Peak

Hancock, MA – For the second year, STRIDE Adaptive Sports in partnership with Disabled Sports USA, the Wounded Warrior Project will offer a ski program to United States servicemen and women who have been permanently injured in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq or Afghanistan. This special event, scheduled for March 9-11 on the … Continue reading Disabled War Veterans to Ski Jiminy Peak

Whistler Blackcomb Recognized for Environmentally Responsible Tourism

Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb was presented with the Environmentally Responsible Tourism Award at the annual BC Tourism Awards gala held February 22. The award recognizes the British Columbia ski and snowboard resort for its commitment to developing high levels of environmental and social stewardship programs through its Environmental Management System, in place since … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Recognized for Environmentally Responsible Tourism

Big Mountain and Special Olympics Montana Celebrate 12 Years Together

Whitefish, MT – Special Olympics Montana, a 36 year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports, will conduct its State Winter Games March tomorrow through Tuesday at Big Mountain Resort. 2007 marks the twelfth consecutive year that the State Winter Games have been held at Big Mountain.nAs … Continue reading Big Mountain and Special Olympics Montana Celebrate 12 Years Together

5th Grade Passport Program to Begin Sunday at Ski Anthony Lakes

North Powder, OR – Ski Anthony Lakes’ 5th Grade Passport Program gives 5th graders a free lift ticket, rental, and lesson to ski or snowboard every Sunday in the month of March, as well as winter education programs. One accompanying adult also receives a free lift ticket every Sunday their child participates in the program.nThe … Continue reading 5th Grade Passport Program to Begin Sunday at Ski Anthony Lakes

National Brotherhood of Skiers to Ski Loon Mountain

Lincoln, NH – The Eastern Region of The National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS), a non-profit organization of 26,000 dominantly African-American with approximately 14,000 adults and 12,000 youths nationwide, will host its annual 2007 Eastern Region gathering at New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain ski and snowboard resort from March 22 to 25. More than 500 skiers, snowboarders … Continue reading National Brotherhood of Skiers to Ski Loon Mountain

2007 NCAA Ski Championships at Attitash and Jackson Ski Touring

Bartlett, NH – The nation’s finest collegiate ski racers will head to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley on March 7-10 for the 54th Annual NCAA Ski Championships hosted by the University of New Hampshire. Attitash ski resort is the venue for the alpine events and the Jackson Ski Touring Center is the site of … … Continue reading 2007 NCAA Ski Championships at Attitash and Jackson Ski Touring

Spring Summit Celebration Fetes Spring Skiing at Stowe

Stowe, VT – Start peeling the layers. Lose the hat, and don’t forget the SPF. Spring skiing and snowboarding are all about the barbeques, beers, and bands. Come late March, Stowe’s annual Spring Summit Celebration is so big, it takes several weeks to fit it all in.nSaturday March 24, Stowe Slopestyle Series II – Whether … Continue reading Spring Summit Celebration Fetes Spring Skiing at Stowe

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