Filmmakers Make Mad Dash for Whistler’s 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown Deadline

Whistler (BC), Canada – Film-making becomes an athletic endeavor at Whistler’s annual 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown. The competition, an integral part of the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival’s line-up, challenges artists to perform feats of speed, endurance and precision, with the call to shoot, edit and produce a three- to five-minute minute digital film … Continue reading Filmmakers Make Mad Dash for Whistler’s 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown Deadline

Salomon Freeride Championships at Taos Ski Valley This Week

Taos Ski Valley, NM – A favorable southern flow keeps pounding Taos Ski Valley with snow and conditions are ready for the second annual Salomon Freeride Championships. “Things are on track,” says Chief of Race Tom Winter. “Conditions on The Ridge and at other venues are looking really good. We’re hoping to add some new … Continue reading Salomon Freeride Championships at Taos Ski Valley This Week

Keystone Hosts Sundown Showdown Rail Sessions

Keystone, CO – Every Thursday night in March, Keystone Resort gives skiers and riders a chance to throw down their best trick in the Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s A51 Terrain Park and win prizes. Keystone will host the Sundown Showdown every Thursday in March from 4:30-6:00 p.m.to give skiers and riders the chance … … Continue reading Keystone Hosts Sundown Showdown Rail Sessions

Carlson and Olenick to Ski at Snow Trails

Mansfield, OH – This Saturday, Ohio’s Snow Trails ski and snowboard area will host the Salomon Jib Academy, an International Freeski event held in Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, France, Canada and only five locations in the United States in 2007.nThe Jib Academy will give at least 75 young up-and-coming freeski athletes, between the ages of … Continue reading Carlson and Olenick to Ski at Snow Trails

Ski and Snowboard the Rest of the Winter for $99 at Crotched

Bennington, NH – Crotched Mountain ski and snowboard area has announced a $99 pass to ski or ride the New Hampshire mountain for the rest of the 2007-08 winter season.n”Tell your friends,” says Crotched Mountain’s marketing director, Chris Bradford. “Even if you have a season’s pass already, this promotion is a great way to introduce … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard the Rest of the Winter for $99 at Crotched

State of Vermont Boosts Winter Marketing Campaign

Montpelier, VT – Vermont’s Department of Tourism and Marketing has received approval to spend an additional $250,000 to promote winter in Vermont.nLegislative leaders and the Douglas administration authorized the Department of Tourism and Marketing to use the funds to help boost the winter season, which started off with mild temperatures and little snow. The money … Continue reading State of Vermont Boosts Winter Marketing Campaign

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