West Dover, VT – Mount Snow has decided to kick off the holiday season with an early jump start on shopping, kid’s entertainment and food. The first Mount Snow Holiday Party will take place this Saturday in the Vermont ski and snowboard resort’s Main Base Lodge.nThe evening kicks off with the grand opening of … … Continue reading Inaugural Mount Snow Holiday Party This Saturday
Olympic Valley, CA – Squaw Valley Ski Patrol is hosting the 19th Annual Snow Gods Ball this Saturday evening. Proceeds from the Snow Gods Ball allow Squaw Valley Ski Patrol to grant full scholarships to community members for Avalanche Level 1 education courses.nOpen to the public, the Snow Gods Ball is set to take place … Continue reading 19th Annual Snow Gods Ball Comes to Squaw
Copper Mountain, CO – We all know that powder days are the best days to ski or ride, and Colorado’s Copper Mountain ski resort is introducing a value priced pass for those who can take advantage.nAfter anteing up $99 for a Snow Day Pass, every time Copper gets four or more inches of snow your … Continue reading Copper Mountain Launches Unique Powder Day Pass
Meribel, France – It wasn’t Santa’s sleigh, but it was the next best thing that whisked FIS officials and the World Cup freestyle teams from seven countries, including the Canadian National Mogul team, away from the land of reindeer on Sunday.nIn the wake of a Finnair strike that left the teams desperate to get themselves … Continue reading World Cup Mogul Skiers Fight to Flee Finland
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler Blackcomb’s annual “Dress like Santa Day” takes place this Sunday, when a free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 50 people to arrive at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire.nTo qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa … Continue reading Ski for Free at Whistler Blackcomb During Annual Santa Day
Ririe, ID – A ski patroller at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort in Ririe died Saturday after suffering a fatal heart attack and falling from a chairlift.nSteven Edward Yount, 52, of Shelley, Idaho, was conducting pre-season maintenance along with other ski patrollers Saturday when he went into cardiac arrest while riding the chairlift, according to officials … Continue reading Idaho Ski Patroller Suffers Heart Attack, Falls From Lift
Quebec (QC), Canada – A new report issued by International Ski Federation (FIS) course designer Bernhard Russi on Monday has cast additional doubt on Quebec’s proposal to host an Olympic Winter Games.nRussi’s report indicates that ski facilities surrounding Quebec City aren’t up to the task of hosting an Olympic-caliber downhill. Similar criticisms resulted in the … Continue reading Ski Facility Shortcomings Deflate Quebec’s Olympic Bid