Newry, ME – Strong season pass sales, momentum brought by new ownership, a lengthy ski season, a snowy winter in New England’s urban corridor and continued snowmaking enhancements combined to make 2007-08 the busiest winter ever at Maine’s two largest ski resorts. The record seasons come during Sunday River and Sugarloaf’s first year as a … Continue reading Maine’s Two Largest Ski Resorts Report Record-Setting Winter →
Whistler (BC), Canada – Eager to master the 2010 Olympic trails early on, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team headed to Whistler for its summer training camp to get a feel for the terrain they will be competing on in less than two years. n”It’s great to be on the Olympic courses. I feel like … Continue reading U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Tackles 2010 Venue →
McCall, ID – Brundage Mountain celebrated its latest closing day ever on Saturday, after abundant and consistent snowfall allowed the the Idaho ski and snowboard resort to extend its operations four weekends longer than originally scheduled. n Snow cover at Brundage Mountain remained deep into May for the Idaho ski and snowboard resort’s latest closing … Continue reading Brundage Closes Saturday 2 Inches Shy of Ski Area Snowfall Record →
Mt. Hood, OR – Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows ski and snowboard resort ended its 2007-08 winter season on Sunday in the face of a warm weather forecast for the week ahead. n”Sunday, May 11 will be our last day of operation for this epic season,” said Matt Drake, the ski area’s Chairman & CEO. “We’re … Continue reading Mt. Hood Meadows Calls It Quits on Ski Season →
Calgary, Canada – Canada’s alpine ski teams have added veteran leadership to their World Cup coaching staff, announcing Friday that Jim Pollock and Mark Sharp are rejoining the Ladies team while Dusan Grasic will take control of the Men’s technical team. n“Pollock, Sharp and Grasic are experienced coaches who have each displayed great leadership and … Continue reading Canadian Ski Team Shuffles Coaching Staff →
Park City, UT – Mammoth Mountain ski area Chairman and CEO Rusty Gregory, a longtime ski resort industry veteran, has been named as a trustee of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation, according to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO Bill Marolt. n”Rusty brings valuable assets to our Foundation with his business … Continue reading Mammoth Mountain CEO Named U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation Trustee →
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