Tourism Sun Peaks Up for Canadian National Tourism Award

Sun Peaks (BC), Canada – Tourism Sun Peaks (TSP) has been selected as a finalist in the National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). TSP’s “I want to be the Snow Bum” campaign from last October is one of three finalists for the WestJet Online Marketing Campaign of … Continue reading Tourism Sun Peaks Up for Canadian National Tourism Award

Weekly World Snow Roundup: Fewer Than 20 Ski Areas Now Open Worldwide

by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – It’s one of the quietest weeks of the year on the world’s ski slopes with fewer than 20 ski areas open worldwide. The southern hemisphere’s ski season is virtually over with just a few areas open in New Zealand, and although … Continue reading Weekly World Snow Roundup: Fewer Than 20 Ski Areas Now Open Worldwide

Sununu to Lead New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley, NH – Following last Friday’s deal that sold Waterville Valley to a group of local investors, it was announced today that Chris Sununu will hold the reins of the New Hampshire ski and snowboard resort.nWith the group of investors spearheaded by the state’s politically powerful Sununu family taking over from Booth Creek Ski … Continue reading Sununu to Lead New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley

Peak Performance King of Style Crowns the King of Big Air Nov. 20

Stockholm, Sweden – On Saturday, Nov. 20, freestyle skiing’s elite will gather together at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium to crown the king of big air. Peak Performance is also running a video qualification where the four best skiers will win a place in Peak Performance King of Style.nThis competition is one of the biggest in … Continue reading Peak Performance King of Style Crowns the King of Big Air Nov. 20

Demong Supports Adirondack Skiing

Saranac Lake, NY – There are two significant road signs along the winding highway leading from Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains. The first is stark green and marks Fletcher Farm road in Vermontville, population 853. It reads “Home of Billy Demong, Olympic gold and silver champion.” Roughly 10 miles later is another welcoming travelers … Continue reading Demong Supports Adirondack Skiing

Addicted to Snow? Get Your ‘Wintervention’

Salt Lake City, UT – The latest crop of ski and snowboard movies is currently screening across the U.S., which only means that winter can’t be far behind. Those obsessed with winter are the focus of “Wintervention,” the latest offering from Boulder, Colo.-based Warren Miller Entertainment, which will make its world debut Oct. 19 in … Continue reading Addicted to Snow? Get Your ‘Wintervention’

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