Frisco, CO – It’s difficult to picture Colorado’s Dillon Reservoir as a top training destination for cross country skiing, especially in July, but according to Jon Kreamelmeyer, head coach of the U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team, it’s an ideal location for a summer training camp. n”Kayaking, yep, that’s what we had the guys doing … Continue reading U.S. Disabled XC Ski Team Gets Wet and Dirty in Colorado
Henniker, NH – New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area enters into its 45th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same local family ownership in 2007-08 with snowmaking upgrades, increased night lighting, new rental equipment, a completely reconfigured beginners area and expanded snowtubing hours. nAlready 100 percent covered by snowmaking, Pats Peak is installing two … Continue reading Pats Peak Announces Capital Improvements for 2007-08 Ski and Snowboard Season
Callaghan Valley (BC), Canada – World Championships nordic combined medalist Bill Demong (Vermontville, NY) gives the nordic skiing venues for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver two thumbs up. He feels they will be “awesome” once they’re completed and organizers get to stage some test events this winter and next. nDemong, silver medalist in … Continue reading Demong Praises 2010 Nordic Skiing Venues
Ski Gear Needs TLC, Too Taos Ski Valley, NM – So I admit it, I’m guilty. At the end of the ski season in years’ past I may have randomly tossed my skis and boots into our office closet, grabbed my Frisbee golf discs, and shut the door. Sure, I’d completely ignore the gear that … Continue reading The Goods on Your Gear
Sydney, Australia – The Japanese National Tourist Organization (JNTO) recently hosted a “Snow ‘n’ Ski Japan” seminar at the Hilton Sydney to promote Japan’s ski resorts. nAimed at Sydney-based ski retailers and wholesalers, travel agents and airlines servicing Japan, the seminar was designed to provide participants with the latest information and offerings from Japan’s leading … Continue reading Japanese Skiing Marketed to Australians