Learn to Ski or Snowboard in North Tahoe for $25 Dec. 9-10

Tahoe City, CA – Not everyone can gracefully schuss down black diamond slopes and North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are giving novice skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to learn at bargain prices. The 7th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend, December 9-10, costs $25 and includes an all-day beginner lift ticket, group lesson and … Continue reading Learn to Ski or Snowboard in North Tahoe for $25 Dec. 9-10

Diamond Peak Donates Snowboard Equipment to Local Charity

Incline Village, NV – Nevada’s Diamond Peak Ski Resort donated about 30 sets of snowboards, boots and bindings to the Boys and Girls Club this week. The Rental Department is clearing out all of the old snowboards to make room for the new Burton Learn to Ride Snowboards. “Giving them the equipment a great way … Continue reading Diamond Peak Donates Snowboard Equipment to Local Charity

Kirkwood Moves Forward with Multi-Year Ski Resort Development Plan

Kirkwood, CA – One of California’s ski and snowboard resorts is taking on a whole new look. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is planning to install new lifts, lodges and new lift-served terrain to expand its guest offerings. n Kirkwood is embarking upon a plan to expand the California ski resort.(photo: FTO/Marc Guido) The ski resort is … Continue reading Kirkwood Moves Forward with Multi-Year Ski Resort Development Plan

Sierra Ski Resorts Work to Minimize Runoff

Truckee, CA – Sierra ski resorts are finding ways to reduce runoff into Lake Tahoe and other important waterways from their mountains to enhance the rivers, lakes, and streams clarity and sediment loads. n Together with the Sierra Business Council, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and Integrated Environmental Restoration Service, six ski resorts will … Continue reading Sierra Ski Resorts Work to Minimize Runoff

Road to Hunter Mountain Ski Area Remains Closed

Hunter, NY – New York state road 23A, the primary means of access to Hunter Mountain Ski Area from points south and east, remains closed following damage sustained in a land slide in June. The road was heavily damaged during extremely heavy rains on June 27th, causing a major failure of a retaining wall just … Continue reading Road to Hunter Mountain Ski Area Remains Closed

Squaw Valley Hires Tom Richards to Direct Terrain Park

Squaw Valley, CA – In the beginning of the terrain park phenomenon, California’s Squaw Valley ski and snowboard resort was quick to embrace the new school terrain park regime and many “firsts,” like CR Johnson’s 1440, were photographed on Squaw’s manmade terrain. Proof that Ski Corp is putting full fledged efforts toward developing terrain parks, … Continue reading Squaw Valley Hires Tom Richards to Direct Terrain Park

Jackson Hole Inks New Deal with Skiing Olympian Moe

Teton Village, WY – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has signed a new multi-year deal with Olympian Tommy Moe that cements his 10-year history at the the Wyoming ski and snowboard resort, and offers new opportunities for guests. n Olympic skier Tommy Moe will offer personal guide service this winter at Wyoming’s Jackson Hole.(photo: JHMR) … Continue reading Jackson Hole Inks New Deal with Skiing Olympian Moe

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