E. Madison, NH – New Hampshire’s King Pine Ski Area, 15 minutes south of North Conway, has spent $1 million this summer to build a new triple chairlift and expert ski trail in time for this winter. n Construction on King Pine’s new Black Bear triple chairlift nears completion at the end of October. The … Continue reading New Ski Lift, Trail at King Pine
Brighton, UT – Utah’s Brighton ski and snowboard resort announced today it will open for the 2006-07 winter season at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with beginner and intermediate runs from the Majestic and Explorer lifts. Lift tickets are discounted to $35 Wednesday through Friday, then discounted to $40 starting Saturday. n Brighton will open the … Continue reading Brighton Ski Resort to Open Wednesday
Crystal Mountain, WA – Washington’s Crystal Mountain ski resort has delayed the debut of the Pacific Northwest ski and snowboard season by one day due to warm weather moving into the Pacific Northwest midweek. Meanwhile, a powerful winter storm is dropping one to two feet on Utah ski resorts today as most prepare to open … Continue reading Opening Roundup: Crystal Delays, Storm Pounds Utah Ski Resorts
Dubai, UAE – Ski Dubai, an indoor skiing and snowboarding facility developed by MAF Investments as the signature feature of Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, has been announced as winner of the British Construction Industry International Awards 2006. n Ski Dubai has been named the winner of the British Construction Industry International Awards 2006.(image: … Continue reading Ski Dubai wins BCI International Award
Los Angeles, CA – Ski Dazzle – The Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard features over 360 exhibit booths showcasing the core companies of skiing and snowboarding who all want to meet you. The show takes place Thursday through Sunday at a new location: South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. n The Ski … Continue reading Ski Dazzle Ski & Snowboard Expo in L.A. This Weekend
White Haven, PA – The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association’s 4th Grade Snowpass Program is entering its fourth season of operation. Last year 3,483 4th graders, both in and out of state, received one complimentary Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package as well as three free day lift tickets to each of the 20 participating member resorts of … Continue reading Fourth Graders Ski for Free in Pennsylvania
Levi, Finland – Olympic slalom gold medalist and defending world champion, Benni Raich of Austria had the fastest time on both slalom runs today to collect his 24th win in 1:42.13 in the season opening of the Alpine men’s skiing World Cup. Swede Markuss Larsson was second in 1:42.75, and Giorgio Rocca of Italy completed … Continue reading Raich Wins Season-Opening Ski Race for World Cup Men