Adirondack Ski Area Cuts Ribbon on New Lift

Saranac Lake, NY – It was a community-wide event on Saturday when Saranac Lake area residents and supporters of Mt. Pisgah cut the ribbon the the ski area’s new T-bar. [caption id=”attachment_18586″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”The Mt. Pisgah base lodge was home Saturday night to a celebration of the Adirondack ski area's new T-bar lift. (photo: … Continue reading Adirondack Ski Area Cuts Ribbon on New Lift

Maine’s Shawnee Peak Adds New Snowmaking, Ski Equipment

Bridgton, ME – No one can guarantee it will snow on any given day. But when nature disappoints, assuming the proper temperature and humidity, ski areas can get to work making their own. In western Maine, Shawnee Peak has recently added to their snowmaking arsenal and filled the rental shop with new skis, snowboards, helmets … Continue reading Maine’s Shawnee Peak Adds New Snowmaking, Ski Equipment

Alaska’s Alyeska Resort Aims to Get Youth Skiing

Girdwood, AK – In an effort to promote winter activity among children and teens, Alyeska Resort south of Anchorage, Alaska, has announced the ski area’s  2011/12 Discover Ski and Snowboard Program. Designed for children ages eight through high school, the Discover Program teaches the sport of skiing or snowboarding in an affordable package and within … Continue reading Alaska’s Alyeska Resort Aims to Get Youth Skiing

New Director of Sales for Ski Maker Black Diamond Equipment

Salt Lake City, UT – Black Diamond, Inc., a manufacturer of climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment based in Salt Lake City, has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales for its Black Diamond brand. Mecham comes to Black Diamond from Patagonia, where he served as the western regional sales manager since 2002. … Continue reading New Director of Sales for Ski Maker Black Diamond Equipment

Julia Mancuso to Appear at Eldora Ski Team Fundraiser

Boulder, CO – Decorated alpine ski racer Julia Mancuso will make a special appearance to sign autographs at a fundraiser for the Lake Eldora Ski Team (LERT) next month in Boulder. The event will take place on Monday, November 14 at  the historic Boulder Theater, located at 2032 14th Street in Boulder, Colo. Guests can … Continue reading Julia Mancuso to Appear at Eldora Ski Team Fundraiser

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