Banff (AB), Canada – Canadian skiing great Ken Read is part of a new investment group that has purchased Mt. Norquay Ski Area outside of Banff, the group announced this week. n

Champion, PA – Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Mountain Resort announced today that it will open a new terrain park and superpipe for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. Excavation has already begun on the new attraction.n

Kaprun, Austria – The Austrian ski and snowboard resort of Kaprun now has its Central Park as well, but it’s nothing like New York’s — it’s a huge slopestyle park for snowboarders and freeskiers. n

Arnold, CA – Looking for new gear? The Bear Valley Ski Club is all set to host their annual ski swap this Saturday, September 30th at the Meadowmont (Big Trees Market) Shopping Center parking lot in Arnold. nLocal northern California ski and snowboard shops will be participating, including the Bear Valley Sport Shop and Bear … Continue reading Bear Valley Ski Swap Slated for Saturday →

Carlsbad, CA – Amer Sports Corporation, the world’s largest sports equipment company, has named a new management team for its newly formed Winter & Outdoor Division of the Americas. The Division, which includes ski brands Salomon, Volant, Dynamic, and Atomic, snowboard gear brand Bonfire, and wrist-top computer manufacturer Suunto, is headed up by President/G.M. … … Continue reading New Management Team for Ski Makers Salomon and Atomic →

Hancock, MA – The Annual Jiminy Peak Fall Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9, will feature the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard swap sale as well as a craft fair, an outdoor barbeque, and job fair.n

Terrebonne (QC), Canada – Dual-sport specialist Pierre Harvey (cross-country skiing and cycling), freestyle skiers Jennifer Heil and Philippe Laroche, and snowboarding’s Dominique Maltais are among the athletes scheduled to participate in the seventh annual Canadian Olympic Golf Tournament Monday at the Club de golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne.nThe event is hosted by the Canadian Olympic … Continue reading Canadian Olympic Ski and Snowboard Athletes to Golf for a Cause in Quebec →