Squaw Valley, CA – Below average snowfall and snowpack combined with record-breaking warm temperatures led to a 3.9 percent decline in actual occupancy at ski resort destinations across Colorado, Utah, California and Oregon during March compared to the same month last year. Similar declines were recorded for the season-to-date as of March 31. Overall occupancy … Continue reading Low Snow, High Temperatures Lead to Dip in Ski Resort Reservations→
Whistler (BC), Canada – The TTR portion of the Shred Show presented by Monster Energy wrapped up on Monday in Whistler with the 5Star slopestyle competition. Canadian rider Antoine Truchon battled through the foggy conditions up on Blackcomb Mountain to take the top spot on the podium and was awarded $15,000 for his victory. On … Continue reading Truchon Wins Slopestyle, Sharpe Takes Big Air Title at TTR 5Star Shred Show→
Georgetown, CO – Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area will be open through Sunday, May 6th and is extending the season for season pass holders everywhere. For the remainder of the season, Loveland Ski Area will offer discount lift tickets to anyone that presents a 2011-12 season pass from another ski area. [caption id=”attachment_21710″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”(file … Continue reading Loveland Ski Area Offers Discounts To Season Pass Holders from Other Resorts→
Whistler (BC), Canada – Canadian World Cup alpine ski racers Manuel Osborne-Paradis and Mike Janyk will welcome aspiring ski racers from across Canada to Whistler, British Columbia, later this month for their fifth annual kids’ camp. It’s the first time “Mike & Manny’s Camp” has expanded outside British Columbia and this year’s program will feature … Continue reading “Mike & Manny’s Camp” Welcomes Ski Racers from Across Canada→
Aspen, CO – Ski.com, SKI Brasil and Viajes Holam, three of the largest ski tour operators in the United States, Brazil and Mexico, respectively, on Monday announced a new joint venture focused on growing Latin American skier visits in North America and Europe. Through this new relationship, Viajes Holam and SKI Brasil will utilize Ski.com’s … Continue reading New Joint Venture Seeks to Attract Latin American Skiers to North America, Europe→
Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has named three finalists in its second annual Conversion Cup Challenge including Michigan’s Crystal Mountain Resort, Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor, and Vermont’s Killington Resort. Launched in 2010, NSAA’s Conversion Cup Challenge, sponsored by Head Wintersports, is designed to pique friendly competition among member ski areas and recognize … Continue reading National Ski Areas Association Names 2012 Conversion Cup Finalists→
Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) last week honored 13 member resorts with its annual National Ski Area Safety Awards. Each season the awards recognize those resorts that have done an outstanding job of educating employees and guests about skiing and snowboarding responsibly. The 2011-12 winners are: [caption id=”attachment_21705″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”The … Continue reading 13 Ski Areas Recognized With Annual Safety Awards→
