Lutsen, MN – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposal for a temporary permit that would allow Lutsen Mountain Corporation (LMC) to continue to draw water from the Poplar River for its snowmaking operation. Normally, pumping operations would be discontinued due to the river’s low flow, but the … Continue reading Minnesota Ski Resort Seeks Variance to Draw Snowmaking Water From Drought Restricted Stream→
London, UK – Here in the U.S., a ski vacation typically starts with a phone call to the airline to book seats, followed by the scouring of web pages to score a room at the right hotel. In the U.K., however, a full 81 percent of skiers still book their winter vacations through a tour … Continue reading Four Out of Five British Skiers Still Book Through a Tour Operator→
West Dover, VT – With favorable snowmaking temperatures and natural snowfall falling from the skies this afternoon, Vermont’s Mount Snow ski resort is planning to fire up a few of its high output fan guns starting Thursday night in preparation for a pre-season fundraising event and rail fest this Saturday and Sunday. Weather permitting, the resort … Continue reading Vermont Ski Resort to Open for Rail Festival This Weekend→
Park City, UT – The 39th annual Park City Ski Swap will take place November 4, 5 and 6 at the Basin Recreation Field House in Park City, Utah. One of the largest, oldest ski swaps in North America, the Park City Ski Swap features over 25,000 square feet of new and used skis, snowboards, … Continue reading 39th Annual Park City Ski Swap Set for Nov. 4-6→
Park City, UT – An expanded partnership between the U.S. Ski Team and on-hill equipment providers World Cup Supply, Inc. and SPM announced this week will have significant impact from the national team to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) clubs and regions, as well as the new U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper. … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Expands Partnership with World Cup Supply→
Saltsjöbaden, Sweden -Since its founding in 2005, POC’s mission has been to do the best they can to possibly save lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for gravity sports athletes. One topic of discussion throughout that time has been the challenge of vanity versus helmet sizes. “Once in a while I’m asked the question, … Continue reading Who Can Afford to Be Vain at 150 kph?→
Eau Claire, WI – Fifteen-year-old Emilee Anderson, of Eau Claire, Wisc., will represent the U.S. and the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team at the Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The Winter Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event held under the authority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that will take place every … Continue reading Emilee Anderson to Represent U.S. in Women’s Ski Jumping at 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games→
