Boulder, CO – In 2005, as a dedicated lifelong skier recently transplanted from the flatlands of Dallas, Texas, to the mountain mecca of Boulder, Colorado, John Mansell found himself in need of a gear upgrade. But the rows of innumerable ski models lining his local shops left him decidedly unimpressed. n Exotic wood topsheets give … Continue reading Skiing Entrepreneur Brings Style To His Boards →

Wrightwood, CA – Kim Hermon and Laura Johnson will join the marketing department at southern California’s Mountain High ski and snowboard resort for the 2008-09 winter season. Hermon has recently been named senior marketing consultant for Mountain High and will assist the marketing department in all functions. Johnson will manage day-to-day marketing operations, in addition … Continue reading New Additions Named to Mountain High Ski Resort’s Marketing Department →

Kirkwood, CA – With the first snows of winter arriving over the weekend, Kirkwood ski resort south of Lake Tahoe is making final preparations to three new surface lifts set to debut during the 2008-09 ski and snowboard season. nThe Lookout Vista lift replaces the hike to the chutes of Thunder Saddle along with access … Continue reading New Lifts to Improve Access When Skiing Kirkwood →

by Marc Guido Provo, UT – We’ve all been there. You’re on the first chair of the day for early turns. The day starts off frigid, but warms up dramatically as the sun rises higher in the sky. There are but two choices available: go shed some layers, or sweat to death. Soon, however, there … Continue reading Utah Startup Experiments with Revolutionary Ski Clothing Insulation System →

Toronto, Canada – Toronto may not evoke /images of snow covered windswept mountaintops. Nevertheless, the North York Alpine Racing Club is getting geared up for the 2008-09 ski racing season in the middle of Canada’s most populous city. n The North York Alpine Racing Club offers kids ages 6-19 with ski racing in the heart … Continue reading Ski Racing in the Heart of Toronto →