Ludlow, VT – With the tardiness of winter’s arrival this year, it’s hard to believe that spring is already just around the corner. Okemo Mountain Resort’s commitment to snowmaking means there will be plenty of coverage for the longer days and warmer temperatures ahead at the central Vermont ski and snowboard resort. n“We’ve pumped more … Continue reading Okemo Thinks Ahead for Spring Skiing Plans
Hancock, MA – This weekend will find two special events at Jiminy Peak ski and snowboard resort in western Massachusetts. The resort will hold a Rail Jam on Friday at 7 p.m., and then Sunday is Retro Day at Jiminy Peak.nThe Rail Jam will take place in Alex’s Park, at the base of the Grand … Continue reading Rail Jam and Retro Day This Weekend at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort
Steamboat Springs, CO – Steamboat’s 2006/2007 ski season cumulative snowfall surpassed the 250-inch mark at mid-mountain with a series of storms that has dropped three feet of fresh “champagne powder” snow over the past three days, resort officials reported on Tuesday.n“Steamboat has some of the best snow in the Rocky Mountains, the largest mid-mountain base … Continue reading Steamboat Snowfall Surpasses 250-Inch Mark
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Northern California ski and snowboard resorts have finally emerged from an epic winter storm that left in its wake up to eight feet of new snow, buried cars, and formed too many perma-grins to count. The storm went out with a bang, dropping as much as four feet after … … Continue reading Huge Snow Storm Pounds Sierra Ski Resorts
London, UK – After a variable start to the winter season, ski resorts across Europe have been blanketed with snow and more is predicted to fall this week.nSnow started falling at the beginning of last weekend, and large amounts of snow have fallen across European resorts. Chamonix has reported nearly a meter of new snow … Continue reading Winter Returns to European Ski Resorts
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Head N.V., a global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced its 4th quarter and 12-month 2006 financial results today. Although net revenues were down 4.2% to €123.3 million in the fourth quarter compared to fourth quarter 2005, operating profit, before restructuring costs, improved by €1.5 million to a profit of €10.6 … Continue reading 2006 Revenue, Profits Up at Ski Maker Head
Sapporo, Japan – Czech Katerina Neumannova won her second consecutive 10K freestyle world championships Tuesday as the 2007 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships resumed after a day off. Top American was Northern Michigan University senior Lindsey Weier (Mahtomedi, MN) in 52nd place.nNeumannova, the Olympic 30K FR champion in addition to her 10K world title from … Continue reading Czech Neumannova Defends Title at Nordic Ski Worlds