Invermere (BC), Canada – For 24 years, Vancouver architect Oberto Oberti has been struggling to bring his vision for a ski resort at Jumbo Glacier to fruition. And for just as long, forces have been uniting to stop him. That, in a nutshell, is the subject of Jumbo Wild, a new hour-long film from Sweetgrass Productions … Continue reading Patagonia Sponsors New Film Chronicling the Struggle Over Jumbo Glacier
Denver, CO – Taking a page from the Mountain Collective and squarely aimed at Vail Resorts’ popular Epic Pass, three ski resort conglomerates — Intrawest, Powdr and Boyne Resorts — last spring jointly launched a new M.A.X. Pass, which is available now for the 2015-16 winter season. This “Multi-Alpine Experience” ski pass gives skiers and snowboarders up … Continue reading New M.A.X. Pass Provides Lift Access to 22 Ski Resorts
Victoria, BC – The death of a Brazilian exchange student on Grouse Mountain near Vancouver in 2013 has prompted the British Columbia Coroner’s Service to call for mandatory ski helmet use throughout the province. “Though it remains unclear if the use of a helmet may have prevented life-threatening traumatic brain injury in Luca’s case, it is … Continue reading B.C. Coroner Calls for Mandatory Ski Helmets for All
Kelowna (BC), Canada – Western Canada’s Big White Resort will greet skiers and riders this winter with a brand new day lodge. The Black Forest Lodge will feature a quick-service menu including specialty sandwiches, house-made soups and fresh baked pastries, with seating for 150 just steps away from the Black Forest chairlift. Local craft beers or glasses … Continue reading Big White Gets New Day Lodge
Burbank, CA – The cable television network Bravo will debut a new reality series set in the Canadian ski resort of Whistler Blackcomb on Nov. 2. The premise of the new program, Après Ski, is an exclusive concierge service in Whistler recently launched by Joey Gibbons, a Canadian hospitality mogul who has recruited a team to help him … Continue reading Bravo to Air New Reality TV Series Set in Whistler
Whistler (BC), Canada – Originally opening for skiing in the winter of 1966 and founded on the dream of one day hosting the Olympic Winter Games, Whistler Blackcomb has been going beyond to leave its mark on those who are drawn to the mountains. In the spirit of celebrating and commemorating, the B.C. ski and snowboard … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb to Launch Feature Film to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
N. Vancouver (BC), Canada – Mt. Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island has extended complimentary skiing and snowboarding to Mt. Seymour season pass holders as officials at Mt. Seymour, located outside of Vancouver, await more snowfall. The offer is effective immediately and is based on the operational status of Mt. Seymour’s Mystery Peak Express quad chair, which first opened … Continue reading Mt. Washington Bails Out Mt. Seymour Season Passholders Stranded by Lack of Snow
