Snowbird, UT – On Thursday, Utah’s Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort will deliver to the Utah Food Bank more than 5,000 pounds of food – the equivalent of 2,500 meals – collected during the resort’s annual Customer Appreciation Days.nA precise weight will be measured at the Utah Food Bank’s new $10 million Salt Lake facility, … Continue reading Snowbird Customer Appreciation Days Generate Over Two Tons of Food
Vail, CO – With the official announcement of the 2011 U.S. Alpine Ski Team just days away, Vail Mountain, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, the local community and U.S. athletes including resident Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and Franconia, N.H.’s Bode Miller are ramping up for the Nov. 6 celebration.nThe event opens to the public … Continue reading 2011 U.S. Alpine Ski Team to be Named Saturday in Vail
Brownsville, VT – Various news outlets are reporting that there won’t be any skiing or snowboarding at Ascutney Mountain Resort in Brownsville this winter.nWhile details remain sketchy, ski area owner Dan Purjes, who bought out the interest of his partners Steve and Susan Plausteiner last year, reportedly attempted to sell the mountain’s lifts and other … Continue reading One Fewer Ski Resort in Vermont This Winter
Keystone, CO – Colorado’s Keystone Resort and Copper Mountain are each gearing up for a Friday opening, joining nearby Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area as the Colorado ski season heads into full swing.nSummit County, Colorado received nearly 28 inches of snow from Mother Nature in the last two weeks. Snowfall amounts have allowed for … Continue reading Colorado’s Keystone and Copper Open Friday
Crystal Mountain, WA – In the latest phase of gondola construction, which began last April, a Chinook helicopter is flying 11 towers from B lot to their footing locations on Washington State’s Crystal Mountain ski resort this morning. The heavy-lifting Chinook helicopter is required to lift the 10,000 to 15,000 pound towers for what, … … Continue reading Crystal Mountain Ready to Fly New Gondola Towers
Lakewood, CO – Glen Plake will join with a number of ski industry supporters to officially launch Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month 2011 at the Boston Ski and Snowboard Expo, Nov. 11-14. Plake, who represents Elan skis and Dalbello boots, is returning this year as an Ambassador for the initiative and will help promote … Continue reading 80’s Icon Glen Plake Returns as Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month 2011
Taos, NM – If your idea of heaven is an epic day on the slopes followed by a fabulous dinner at a discounted price, pack up your skis and appetite and head to New Mexico at the end of February.nAfter a successful debut last year, New Mexico Restaurant Week expands statewide in 2011, kicking off … Continue reading Taos to Kick Off New Mexico Restaurant Week 2011