Sole Qualifying Event for Sunday River’s Downtown Showdown in Portland Takes Place Saturday

Newry, ME – New this season, Sunday River has announced the addition of the Jib Jamboree rail jam – the Maine ski and snowboard resort’s first rail competition set under the lights. Open to both skiers and snowboarders, this evening event boasts over $1,000 in prizes and is Sunday River’s only qualifying event for Sunday … Continue reading Sole Qualifying Event for Sunday River’s Downtown Showdown in Portland Takes Place Saturday

Enthusiasts Plan to Ski Through Recession, Consumer Panel Tells Industry

McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released information from their SnowSports Consumer Panel earlier this month. Overall, skiers and riders are concerned about the economy but say that they will participate as they always do, particularly if the snow continues to fall.n Research shows that snowfall is a much better predictor of participation and … Continue reading Enthusiasts Plan to Ski Through Recession, Consumer Panel Tells Industry

Pay One Price at Pats Peak Ski Area Monday

Henniker, NH – New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area will hold its eighth annual Diversity Day on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this Monday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The price for entry to this multi-cultural festival is just $36, which includes access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rentals and lesson tips.n Diversity Day at … Continue reading Pay One Price at Pats Peak Ski Area Monday

Greek Peak Ski Area Expansion Meeting Saturday

Cortland, NY – This Saturday, officials at Greek Peak ski area east of Ithaca, N.Y. will be holding an open meeting for all resort guests to review and discuss Phase II of Greek Peak’s Expansion, detailing ski area development and proposed upgrades.n Staffers indicate that the meeting discussion will include base facility developments, lift upgrades … Continue reading Greek Peak Ski Area Expansion Meeting Saturday

Nordic Ski Teams Ready to Test Out Whistler Olympic Venues

Whistler (BC), Canada – With just over a year to go for the 2010 Olympics, the U.S. Cross Country and Nordic Combined Ski Teams will be taking the World Cup action to the 2010 venues this weekend for competition that will offer athletes and coaches a glimpse of what their future in Whistler holds.n “Our … Continue reading Nordic Ski Teams Ready to Test Out Whistler Olympic Venues