Vancouver (BC), Canada – Tom McIllfaterick, Chief Executive Officer of Canada~Snowboard, on Wednesday announced his decision to leave his post in December after seven years of service to the governing body of competitive snowboarding in Canada, once his successor is in place.nMcIllfaterick says he’s looking to spend more time with his family and staying active … Continue reading McIllfaterick Leaves Canada Snowboard
Park City, UT – Tim Petrick, currently Group Rossignol’s Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, has been promoted to the position of President of North American operations based in Park City, Utah. Petrick is taking over for François Goulet who has resigned to pursue new interests. Goulet will continue running Group Rossignol’s North … Continue reading Petrick Takes the Lead at Ski and Snowboard Maker Rossignol
Jay, VT – Damage from silt running into the Jay Branch during construction of Jay Peak Resort’s new golf course must be repaired, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered.nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month ordered Jay Peak Resort, Inc. in Jay, Vt. to repair the damage done between 2004 and 2006 when … Continue reading Vermont’s Jay Peak Ski Area Ordered to Restore Wetlands
Dayton, WA – A Kennewick couple, both of whom are instructors at Ski Bluewood, have purchased their employer located 21 miles south of Dayton, it was announced Thursday.nThe transaction will prevent the rumored closure of the popular local ski area, assured the new owners, Mike and Kelly Stephenson. Mike Stephenson, a Level 3 ski instructor, … Continue reading Washington’s Bluewood Sold to Local Ski Instructors
Zermatt, Switzerland – In a Swiss village with cobblestone walkways and no cars, and with the famed Matterhorn as a backdrop, the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Ski Team set up camp for a few weeks in Zermatt.n”Zermatt has to be one of the most scenic places I’ve ever been with massive endless peaks surrounding the area,” … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Moguls Camp Bumps Through Zermatt
Beijing, China – Oakley and snowboarding phenomenon Shaun White will be heading to China in December to launch the brand new Air & Style Beijing.nTaking place for the first time on Dec. 4, the Air & Style Beijing 2010 contest will take place in the Chinese capital’s Olympic Sports Center Stadium. On deck is a … Continue reading Shaun White Heading to China for New Air & Style Snowboard Event
Killington, VT – Many ski areas from Vermont to West Virginia saw their first snowfall on Friday as both snow and pre-season activities continue at ski resorts across North America.nSnowfall levels were reported as low as 1,500 feet of elevation in parts of Vermont, with snow mixing with rain as low as 700 feet in … Continue reading Friday’s Ski and Snowboard Photo Gallery: Snow Drops In on The East, And More