Winter Park, CO – With its recent purchase of Steamboat Ski Resort, Intrawest has announced new season pass products that combine the northern Colorado ski area with the company’s other two in-state holdings, Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resort. Colorado skiers will need to act quickly, however, as the lowest price points are only available … Continue reading Intrawest Adds New Season Pass Product Covering Its 3 Colorado Ski Resorts→
Wanaka, New Zealand – Sam Smoothy (NZE) was crowned king of the mountain Wednesday night in Wanaka, taking the top place in the Icebreaker Big Mountain heli-accessed finals as part of the Volkl New Zealand Free Ski Open in front of over 450 spectators at the public judging session in downtown Wanaka. nIn an impressive … Continue reading Hundreds Watch Free Skiing Judging Finals→
La Parva, Chile – Canadian Alpine Ski Team racer Sherry Lawrence (Calgary, AB) captured first place in a South American Cup downhill race Wednesday in La Parva, Chile, while team-mates Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC) and Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) finished 3rd and 4th, respectively. n“The conditions were excellent today,” Heinzpeter Platter, Head coach of the … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racer Lawrence Wins South American Cup Downhill→
Teton Village, WY – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has announced a new on-mountain dining experience for guests this winter, an enhanced commitment to sustainable business practices, and better access with new flights from Los Angeles and Chicago to the Wyoming ski and snowboard resort aboard United Airlines. n Teton powder will be more accessible … Continue reading New On-Mountain Dining, Air Access This Ski Season at Jackson Hole→
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah’s famously accessible skiing just got a little bit more convenient with last week’s announcement that Delta Air Lines will add nonstop service between Paris, France and its Salt Lake City hub beginning in June of 2008. nThe flights will be operated in conjunction with Delta’s SkyTeam partner Air France. … Continue reading New Non-Stop Paris-Salt Lake Flight Expands Utah Skiing’s European Market→
Olympic Valley, CA – Preparations for the coming winter season as well underway at Squaw Valley USA, as one of the Lake Tahoe-area resort’s most popular skiing and snowboarding areas, Shirley Lake, will now be accessed via a brand new Doppelmayr CTEC detachable six-person chairlift. n Helicopters worked earlier this month to carry lift towers … Continue reading Squaw Valley Readies for Ski Season with Major Lift Upgrade→
Keystone, CO – Colorado skiers and snowboarders again have the option of four days at Keystone Resort or Arapahoe Basin for $129 with the 4-Pack pass, on sale beginning Friday. The 4-Pack will be available for purchase at numerous Colorado Front Range locations, including two giant ski and snowboard sales events: Ski Rex at Colorado … Continue reading 4-Pack is Back to Ski Keystone and A-Basin→