Sun Peaks (BC), Canada – The lifts start turning at Sun Peaks tomorrow as the British Columbia ski resort begins its 50th winter of operations. It was November 1961 when Tod Mountain opened for skiers and this season is full of commemorative events for the golden anniversary. Four chairlifts and the beginner Platter area at … Continue reading Sun Peaks Goes Top to Bottom for Opening Day
Mt. Hood, OR – Mt. Hood Meadows plans to open for the 2011-12 season this Saturday with limited operations. Currently, two lifts – Buttercup and Easy Rider – are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but more lifts may be added as additional snow is forecast through today. [caption id=”attachment_18983″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Mt. Hood … Continue reading Limited Opening Saturday for Mt. Hood Meadows
Vadito, NM – For powder-starved New Mexico skiers and snowboarders, the wait is nearly over as the first ski lifts in the state will start turning Saturday morning at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. The Nov. 19 opening will mark the 10th consecutive year that Sipapu has opened before any other ski area in the … Continue reading New Mexico Ski Season Launches Saturday
Denver, CO – Bookings for the upcoming ski and snowboard season continue a positive trend upward at mountain destinations throughout the western U.S., despite sometimes mixed economic news and indicators, according to the most recent report by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) released this week. As of Oct. 31, on-the-books occupancy for the next … Continue reading Ski Resort Reservations Continue Climbing
Taylors Falls, MN – Midwesterners looking to test out the latest ski and snowboard gear will be heading to Wild Mountain this weekend for the Minnesota ski area’s 35th annual Demo Days. Wild Mountain's annual Demo Days take place this weekend. (photo: Wild Mountain)
Stockholm, Sweden – Three weeks after the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup season’s first big air contest in London, Stockholm will host the second event. On Saturday, the biggest names in big air will meet in the Swedish capital for the sixth time since 2006. More than … Continue Reading ››
Vail, CO – Colorado’s Vail Mountain opens at 9 a.m. today for the 2011-12 ski and snowboard season with access from both Vail Village and Lionshead. The sun sets on Thursday afternoon over Vail's Chair 26 on the eve of the Colorado ski and snowboard resort's season opening. (photo: Vail Resorts)
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