Taos Ski Valley, NM – New Mexico’s Taos ski area, in the hands of the Blake family since its founding in 1954 by its late patriarch Ernie Blake, is being sold to a billionaire conservationist, it was announced today. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Copper Mountain, CO – Jackie Wiles, of Aurora, Ore., and Squaw Valley’s Bryce Bennett claimed the U.S Alpine Championships downhill titles during a chilly Tuesday at U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain. It was the second straight U.S. downhill gold for Wiles, who nearly scored Audi FIS Alpine World Cup points last weekend … Continue reading Wiles and Bennett Win U.S. Downhill Titles
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb’s annual “Dress Like Santa Day” will take place this Saturday. The first 75 skiers and snowboarders dressed like Mr. or Mrs. Claus to check in at the Garibaldi Lift Company, at the base of Whistler Mountain, will receive a complimentary lift ticket for the day along with a beverage … Continue reading Saturday is Santa Day at Whistler Blackcomb
Lake Louise (AB), Canada – The world’s best alpine ski racers have barely cleared out of Lake Louise as the world’s best snowboard cross racers are heading in. The first annual FIS Snowboard World Cup by Sport Chek Snowboard Cross will descend upon Alberta’s Lake Louise Resort on Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21. This … Continue reading Snowboard Cross World Cup Lands in Lake Louise
Lausanne, Switzerland – With the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding continuing its upward trajectory, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) has confirmed Swatch as its title partner for three more years, from 2015 through to 2017. Swatch has a long history of involvement in the Freeride World Tour, and Tuesday’s announcement signals a bright future … Continue reading Swatch Sponsors Freeride World Tour for Another Three Years
Camden, ME – Skiers visiting Maine’s Camden Snow Bowl this February will have a unique and exciting off-slope diversion to keep them entertained. The 2014 U.S. National Toboggan Championships are now less than two cold months away, and registration is open for the event scheduled for Feb. 7, 8 and 9 in Camden. The competition … Continue reading Registration Now Open for Camden Snow Bowl’s 24th Toboggan National Championships
Killington, VT – On Saturday, the East Coast’s largest and most lucrative rail jam, Rails 2 Riches, dished out over $25,000 in prize money to skiers and snowboarders at Vermont’s Killington Resort. Prior to the event, competitors could be seen getting loose and practicing their best tricks in the Mouse Run terrain park. One hundred … Continue reading Rails 2 Riches Rail Jam at Killington Attracts Talent, Pays Big
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