Georgetown, CO – More than a foot of fresh snow on Sunday has prompted Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area to officially open the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Loveland Ski Area’s opening day trails will offer skiers and riders a 1,000 vertical foot run with top to bottom, side to … Continue reading Colorado Snowstorm Prompts Loveland Ski Area to Open
Lake Louise (AB), Canada – It’s been said somewhere that your chances of scoring powder or otherwise exceptional conditions on an advanced-booked destination ski trip are, at best, in the 35% range. Based on the 25 cross-country or transatlantic expeditions I’ve made over the past six seasons, that figure seems to be about right. Like … Continue reading Late-Season Paydirt at Lake Louise
Salt Lake City, UT – Fourteen ski areas in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming that helped nurture the region’s fledging sport of skiing will take their place in the annals of ski history when they receive “History-Maker” awards Thursday in Salt Lake City during the 17th annual Ski Affair, one of the area’s largest ski fund-raising … Continue reading Historic Role of 14 Intermountain Region Ski Areas Recognized
Wilmington, VT – Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley is experiencing a strong sense of renewal thanks to a boost in summer tourism and a new owner’s multimillion dollar investment plan for renovations at Mount Snow ski resort. nIn recent months, local groups, volunteers and business owners have come together to complement the capital investment and refocused … Continue reading Vermont’s Deerfield Valley Electrified by Mount Snow Ski Resort’s New Ownership
Halifax (NS), Canada – Four coaches of Canada’s national freestyle ski team, the Canada Post Freestyle Ski Team, were recognized Friday night at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference in Halifax. nReceiving 2007 Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards were Rob Kober, Stephen Fearing, Dominick Gauthier and Daniel Murphy. The awards were in recognition of their work in … Continue reading Four Canadian Freestyle Ski Coaches Honored for Coaching Excellence
London, UK – It’s the worst-case scenario – you are off piste when an avalanche strikes, burying your friend. How many minutes will it take you to locate him and dig him out? Time, when it comes to an avalanche, is of the essence. Fifteen minutes can make the difference between life and death. nFor … Continue reading Ski Club of Great Britain Hosts Avalanche Transceiver Events at Metro Ski & Snow
Denver, CO – Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), the not-for-profit trade association representing 26 Colorado ski and snowboard resorts, this month announced the appointment of Amy Kemp as communications director. nWith more than 10 years of public relations, marketing, and events experience, Kemp joins an experienced CSCUSA team that is focused on sustaining Colorado’s 12 … Continue reading Kemp Named Media Director for Colorado Ski Country USA