2011-12 Ski Season Improvements Underway at Killington
Visitors to Killington's Peak Lodge will be greeted by vistas like these of Vermont's Green Mountains when the new facility opens in 2012.
Visiting the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
Ishpeming, MI – Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of fame is pretty far from just about anywhere. With parameters set on my recent trip to the region that included holidays and family reunions, the prospects of visiting the Museum and Hall of Fame looked rather bleak. But then … Continue reading Visiting the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
Denver Ski Train Dispute Ends with $1.1M Jury Award
Denver, CO – A federal jury on Thursday awarded $1.1 million to a company that says Amtrak derailed its plans to revive the ski train running from Denver to Winter Park ski resort. The Denver to Winter Park ski train
Owners of Paoli Peaks Sue Over Trees
Paoli, IN – The owners of Paoli Peaks filed a federal lawsuit this week trying to prevent the Indiana ski resort’s neighbors from harvesting trees on their property. (photo: Paoli Peaks) The land, owned by the heirs of Charles M. … Continue Reading ››
New Zealand Skiing: You Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing
Queenstown, New Zealand – It’s a little late but snow has finally arrived on New Zealand’s South Island. In this case, however, it’s been too much, too fast. Heavy snowfall and high winds have closed ski resorts this weekend around Queenstown and Lake Wanaka. The snowfall comes as a huge relief after lack of snow … Continue reading New Zealand Skiing: You Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing
Fresh Snow Opens Whole Mountain at Hotham
Hotham Heights (VIC), Australia – The banner start to the 2011 ski season in the Australian Alps is continuing, and 64cm of fresh snow from this week’s storms at Hotham has combined with extensive snowmaking to open the resort’s Heavenly Valley on Wednesday and Blue Ribbon today. With the scheduled addition of Gotcha, Keogh’s and … Continue reading Fresh Snow Opens Whole Mountain at Hotham
Subsidiary of Vail Resorts Buys O2GearShop.com
Broomfield, CO – Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of Outdoor Outlet, LLC, a Wisconsin-based company that owns and operates O2GearShop.com, an online retailer of outdoor and snowsports goods and equipment with more than 2 million total visits last year. “The addition … Continue reading Subsidiary of Vail Resorts Buys O2GearShop.com
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