Seattle, WA – American skiers bound for B.C.’s Thompson-Okanagan ski country will benefit this winter from increased capacity on Alaska/Horizon Airlines routes from Seattle to Kelowna and Kamloops, for Horizon Air recently announced that it will utilize larger aircraft on some of its most popular flights. nSelect flights currently operated with 37-seat Q200 turboprops will … Continue reading Alaska/Horizon Airlines Boosts Capacity to B.C. Ski Country →

Truckee, CA – The history of skiing in the United States owes a lot to the U.S. Military, as 10th Mountain Division veterans returned from World War II to start numerous ski areas across the U.S. in the 40s, 50s and 60s. It’s therefore only fitting that California’s Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is inviting … Continue reading Free Skiing for Military Sundays at Two Tahoe Resorts →

Squaw Valley, CA – SnowBomb and Squaw Valley USA are giving skiers and snowboarders something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 25th, you’ll be able to work off all of that turkey and stuffing at the Thanksjibbin’ rail jam. Be thankful, a base mountain location at Squaw Valley means lift … … Continue reading Turkeys to Attend Thanksjibbin’ Rail Jam at Squaw Valley →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Inspired by the popular television series, Four Seasons Resort Whistler is offering a swish new Desperate Ski Wives package from November 23, 2006 through April 22, 2007. Guests may primp, pamper and power ski the powder like an Olympian (or a Hollywood starlet) with this all-inclusive offering.nThis four-night package includes accommodation … Continue reading Desperate Ski Wives in Whistler →

Aspen, CO – Victors in Aspen’s Winternational World Cup women’s giant slalom ski races will celebrate on Nov. 25 with the ska sounds of The English Beat.nThe legendary U.K. band will kick off the first free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series during Aspen’s opening weekend at the base of the mountain, immediately following the award … Continue reading The English Beat to Welcome World Cup Skiers to Aspen →

Highmount, NY – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan yesterday announced that Belleayre’s new “Super Chief” high-speed chairlift will open for the 2006-07 Belleayre Mountain ski season. Other significant improvement projects designed to enhance and update the Catskill Mountain ski and snowboard area and better accommodate guests are slated … Continue reading DEC Announces New Ski Chairlift and Improvements at Belleayre →

McLean, VA – Canadian organizers of Winter Trails, the National Snow Industry Association (NSIA) and the Canadian Ski Council (CSC), are collaborating to better promote existing and new Winter Trails sites in Canada. Winter Trails is the annual free international event that introduces children and adults to snowshoeing and cross country skiing.nSince its inception … … Continue reading U.S., Canadian Organizations Collaborate on Free Cross Country Skiing Program →