Sugar Bowl to Reopen for 4th of July Skiing and Riding for Season Passholders

Norden, CA – With near-record snowfall totals this season and over two feet falling in the past two weeks alone, Sugar Bowl officials announced Thursday that they’ll reopen their California ski resort for skiing and riding on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. A festive day of skiing and riding will be complete with … Continue reading Sugar Bowl to Reopen for 4th of July Skiing and Riding for Season Passholders

2010-11 the Second Best Season On Record for Utah Ski and Snowboard Resorts

Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah ski and snowboard industry on Thursday announced a preliminary estimate of 4.2 million skier day visits during the 2010-11 winter season. Thirteen of fourteen Utah ski and snowboard resorts have concluded their seasons with Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort’s closing date still pending at press time and projected … Continue reading 2010-11 the Second Best Season On Record for Utah Ski and Snowboard Resorts

Vail’s Golden Peak to Host 2015 Team Event

Vail, CO – Golden Peak in Vail will host the Nations Team Event during the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The head-to-head competition was confirmed Wednesday as International Ski Federation (FIS) officials Guenter Hujara and Helmuth Schmalzl visited a still snowy Vail. Scheduled from February 3-15, the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships are … Continue reading Vail’s Golden Peak to Host 2015 Team Event

Kirkwood Opens for Memorial Day Weekend Skiing

Kirkwood, CA – After a record-breaking season of snow Kirkwood Mountain Resort will be open for skiing and riding on Memorial Day Weekend.   With an unprecedented 65 feet of snowfall throughout the 2010-11 winter season, and cooler than normal spring temperatures, conditions at the California ski and snowboard resort are amazing for the end of … Continue reading Kirkwood Opens for Memorial Day Weekend Skiing

Mt. Bachelor Stop Two on Volume Tour

Bend, OR – Without a Winter Olympics or World Championships on the 2012 alpine calendar, the U.S. Ski Team men’s technical group is tipping their spring and summer training scale toward high volume. “Of the 2014 Olympic cycle, this summer prep period is the highest volume of training we’ll do,” said men’s technical coach Mike … Continue reading Mt. Bachelor Stop Two on Volume Tour

Camelback’s Water Park Opens for Summer Season Saturday

Tannersville, PA – Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark will open at Pennsylvania’s Camelback Mountain Ski Area for the 2011 summer season on Saturday, marking the 14th year of operation for the largest water park in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  All of the action begins at 11am when the gates open. [caption id=”attachment_14501″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Camelbeach (photo: Camelback … Continue reading Camelback’s Water Park Opens for Summer Season Saturday

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