Killington, VT – The owner of a popular central Vermont ski shop has been charged with possessing child pornography within his store, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont announced Monday. nRichard Torrey, 56, of Killington, was charged in the United States District Court with possessing child pornography. Torrey, who has owned the Basin … Continue reading Killington Ski Shop Owner Charged with Possessing Child Porn →

Oberhofen, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Finnish outdoor brand and clothing company Halti announced Tuesday that they have established a new cooperation whereby Halti will become an official “FIS Partner” and the “FIS Official Clothing Supplier.” nUnder the agreement, Halti will provide clothing for the more than 100 FIS officials and professionals … Continue reading New Official Clothing Supplier for Ski Federation →

South Lake Tahoe, CA – Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Tuesday that it will donate a minimum of $75,000 to aid those impacted by the Angora Fire near South Lake Tahoe, Calif. where it operates Heavenly Mountain Resort, the region’s largest ski and snowboard resort. Five dollars from every Heavenly season pass purchased between June 24, … Continue reading Heavenly Ski Resort to Donate $75K to Tahoe Fire Victims →

McLean, VA – “Don’t tell a Texan that there isn’t enough snow to hit the mountain in their state — last year, Texans outspent 46 other states on snow sports equipment, apparel and accessories with more than $106 million in retail sales,” said Kelly Davis, research manager for SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the not-for-profit industry … Continue reading Pacific and Mountain Regions Boost Total U.S. Ski and Snowboard Retail Sales →

Wanaka, New Zealand – New Zealand’s Treble Cone ski area is working to reduce the environmental footprint of future guests and staff with the support of Sustainable Wanaka this winter season. nSustainable tourism initiatives by the ski area include introducing recycling on the mountain, reducing power and office product consumption. Treble Cone now encourages guests … Continue reading Treble Cone Ski Area Promotes Sustainable Tourism →