Grace Potter Solo Performance at Sugarbush to Benefit Flood Relief

Warren, VT – Win Smith, President of Vermont’s Sugarbush Resort, has announced that musician Grace Potter has donated her talent for a benefit brunch concert on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10 to benefit relief efforts in the Mad River Valley following flooding from Tropical Storm Irene at the end of August. The concert is set … Continue reading Grace Potter Solo Performance at Sugarbush to Benefit Flood Relief

Regional Avalanche Safety Workshop Set for Saturday in Montana

Whitefish, MT – The Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop (NRASW) will take place this Saturday, October 1, at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish. Five of the region’s prominent avalanche professionals will present practical safety information and research. Workshop attendees will learn about the current state of the snow safety industry, see demos of safety skills … Continue reading Regional Avalanche Safety Workshop Set for Saturday in Montana

Snowboard Pioneer Jake Burton Diagnosed with Cancer

Burlington, VT – Burton Snowboarders founder Jake Burton Carpenter announced to staff via a company memo on Friday that he’s been diagnosed with testicular cancer. “The bad news is that I have cancer,” Burton began. “The good news is that it is as curable as it gets.” In his announcement Burton, 57, said that his … Continue reading Snowboard Pioneer Jake Burton Diagnosed with Cancer

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