Methven, New Zealand – Over 31 inches of snowfall was more than road crews could handle on Thursday, blocking the access road to New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt ski area. n Over two and a half feet of snow piled up at New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt on Thursday. (photo: Mt. Hutt) Snow fell as far down … Continue reading Snowstorm Closes New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt Ski Area
Los Angeles, CA – Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO) took home the Best Female Action Sports Athlete award at the 2008 ESPY Awards this month. Bleiler, who dominated snowboarding halfpipes everywhere during the 2008 season, was on hand in Los Angeles to accept her award. n”The ESPY is one of the biggest awards in sports and … Continue reading U.S. Snowboarding’s Gretchen Bleiler Wins Big at 2008 ESPYS
Wanaka, New Zealand – It’s always snowing somewhere, and while some snowboarders are taking advantage of the summer conditions in the northern hemisphere, dedicated riders will soon be trekking down south for the first stop of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour’s 08/09 season, the 5-Star Burton New Zealand Open that begins on July 29th. … Continue reading Snowboarding’s 2008-09 Swatch TTR World Tour Gets Underway in New Zealand
Park City, UT – Phill Gross, a Boston area investment banker and enthusiastic skier, has been named to the board of trustees for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation according to President and CEO Bill Marolt. The Foundation plays a key role in supporting U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes, as well as … Continue reading Gross Named to U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Board of Trustees
A Guide to Chile’s Northern Ski Resorts Santiago, Chile – North American skiers and snowboarders looking for a summertime fix cast their gaze toward the Southern Hemisphere. While skiing is available in Australia, New Zealand and even South Africa and Lesotho, the biggest resorts and most dependable snow cover lie in South America. Santiago, Chile’s … Continue reading Great Skiing Options in Chile Lie Close to Santiago