Salt Lake City, UT – The days are getting shorter and the nights are cooler, and snow is already falling in Utah. With winter’s cold temperatures, however, the need for warm jackets has never been greater for some of Utah’s population. Ski Utah and its 14 member resorts are collecting clean, gently used coats and … Continue reading Ski Utah Coat Drive to Help Locals in Need Stay Warm This Winter
Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) on Friday released its 13th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter during the 2012-13 season. Among the highlights, 115 ski areas endorsed the Climate Declaration issued this year by a coalition of leading U.S. companies … Continue reading Ski Industry Releases Annual Environmental Report
Carrabassett Valley, ME – Expert skiers and riders now have a new reason to visit Sugarloaf this winter. Seven acres of steep terrain on the mountain’s backside, just below the Backside Snowfields and known variously by local names including Ball and Chain, Adrenaline and Hell’s Gate, has been added to Sugarloaf’s trail map this winter. … Continue reading Sugarloaf Will Add Mountain’s Steepest Terrain This Winter
Salt Lake City, UT – Thousands will file into Salt Lake City’s Abravenel Hall tonight for an annual rite commemorating the ski season about to begin: the screening of yet another Warren Miller movie. Ticket to Ride, the Boulder, Colo.-based production company’s 64th film, will take filmgoers on a journey with some of the world’s … Continue reading Salt Lake Hosts World Premiere of New Warren Miller Ski Movie Tonight
Arapahoe Basin, CO – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) announced today that this Sunday, October 13, 2013, will mark the official start to the Colorado ski and snowboard season. Early season snow, low temperatures and snowmaking upgrades allowed A-Basin to open four days earlier than last season. The Black Mountain … Continue Reading ››
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Can you think of a better way to celebrate your birthday than with a free day of skiing or riding? The Bison X (photo: Prinoth) If you walk up to the Guest Services ticket window and … Continue Reading ››
Nairobi, Kenya – When most people think about Africa, they don’t think of snow. Two Lake Tahoe locals will try to change that as they attempt to summit and ski Mount Kenya in November. The two are climbing to make a statement about climate change and raise funds for micro-loans in an expedition they call … Continue reading Ski Expedition on Disappearing African Glacier Aims to Empower Women Globally
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