Wanaka, New Zealand – Officials at Snow Park NZ have announced a plan to offer Fly Direct customers who were recently affected by the cancellation of their flights to Wanaka a complimentary three day lift pass to the New Zealand freeride ski and snowboard resort this season.nThe company Fly Direct, which was to provide direct … Continue reading Snow Park NZ Helping Out Stranded Travelers
Snowmass, CO – The summer season is now open at Snowmass, and the Colorado ski resort’s summer operations feature some changes both in lifts and special events this year.nFor the first time, the Elk Camp Gondola will transport foot passengers and mountain bikers during the summer months, through Sept. 6. The Elk Camp Gondola … … Continue reading New Lifts and Events for Summer Ops at Colorado’s Snowmass Ski Resort
Park City, UT – U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) officials were enthused with a variety of innovations to the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) 2010-11 World Cup schedules which were announced last week. Team alpine ski racing, a city event in Munich and the first moguls event in China are all a part of the … Continue reading Innovations Highlight 2011 World Cup Ski Season
Sandpoint, ID – Next Saturday, June 26, Schweitzer Mountain Resort will hold its annual Summer Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring live music by David Boone and The Rub at the Idaho ski and snowboard resort. Scenic chairlift rides will be free of charge for all ages. The lift ascends 1,700 vertical feet … Continue reading Free Ski Lift Rides and Live Music at Schweitzer Next Saturday
Denver, CO – At its 47th Annual Meeting last week in Denver, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced the addition of a major new component to its popular 5th grade passport program: one complementary ski lesson, including rental equipment, for 5th grade passport holders who are new to the sport.nLessons will be provided during the … Continue reading New Learn-to-Ski Initiative Announced in Colorado
Killington, VT – Kick off summer and experience the fresh Green Mountain air of Vermont while raising funds for the United Way of Rutland County at Killington Resort and the Pico Mountain Adventure Center this Friday, June 25.nFor the fifth consecutive year, the two Vermont ski areas are teaming up with the United Way to … Continue reading Killington Kicks Off Summer Season June 25 with Fundraiser
Park City, UT – Summer activities kick off this weekend at ski resorts surrounding the Wasatch Mountain community of Park City, Utah.nAt Deer Valley Resort, lift-served mountain biking, hiking and scenic chairlift rides will be available from Snow Park Lodge via the Silver Lake Express chairlift and from mid-mountain via the Sterling Express chairlift beginning … Continue reading Summer Activities Open This Weekend at Park City-Area Ski Resorts