Whistler (BC), Canada – Last year, the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, held annually in Whistler, generated a total of C$37.7 million in economic activity for the Province of British Columbia, according to a report commissioned by Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb. nThe TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival Economic Impact Assessment found that … Continue reading Report: Whistler Ski & Snowboard Fest Adds C$37.7M to B.C. Economy →

Toronto, Canada – Old Spice is joining forces with Whistler’s biggest festival to take the mountain to the masses, with the launch of the Old Spice Experience Rail Tour.nKicking off in downtown Calgary on February 17, the Jam brings a message of rock, roll and grinding to the streets of the city. Trucked-in snow, a … Continue reading Urban Snowboarding Rail Jam to Visit Toronto, Montreal and Calgary →

Park City, UT – The American Skiing Company family of resorts are among many ski resorts across the country joining the U.S. Ski Team to invite skiers to become honorary Team members for a day on Friday, Feb. 9, the second annual U.S. Ski Team Day. One dollar from every lift ticket sold at participating … Continue reading American Skiing Company Resorts Hosting U.S. Ski Team Day →

Bridgton, ME – The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge stops in Bridgton this Saturday at Shawnee Peak ski area for a day of racing for the whole family.nSign up for the free ski and snowboard race from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and you’ll be eligible for a ton prizes and awards. The race begins at … Continue reading Maine Ski Area Hosts Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge This Weekend →

Are, Sweden – The Alpine skiing World Championships will be held in Are, Sweden, from February 2-18. Atlas Copco technology is making quick, clean and efficient production of artificial snow a reality on Are’s slopes, contributing to limiting the environmental impact of the winter sports event. nThree Z series Atlas Copco oil-free rotary screw air … Continue reading 100% Oil-Free Snow for Alpine Skiing World Championships in Are →

Ludlow, VT – Football fans can get in a full weekend of skiing and snowboarding with savings at Vermont’s Okemo Mountain Resort and still make it home in time for Superbowl kickoff.nA two-day lift ticket is reduced to $99 when skiers and riders visit Okemo on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3 or Saturday, … Continue reading Okemo Offers Discounts to Ski Superbowl Sunday →

Flaine, France – Low snow conditions in France have postponed the O’Neill Freeride Quest by Nissan ski and snowboard competition in Flaine, originally scheduled for Feb. 18-10, to the 14 to 16th of March. n“We want to favor the show and offer to the public a contest as beautiful as possible,” explains Nicolas Hale-Woods, organizer … Continue reading O’Neill Freeride Quest by Nissan in Flaine Postponed →