Eden, UT – Officials at Powder Mountain announced this week that the Utah ski resort will continue to operate the Powder Snowcat Safari after its ski lifts close for the season on April 19. Snowcat operations are expected to continue until mid-May, conditions permitting.n The price for the excursion to 2,000 acres of exclusive bowl … Continue reading Powder Mountain to Keep Cat Skiing After Ski Lifts Shut Down →

Jay, VT – Despite the recent warm weather, with roughly 95% of its ski and snowboard terrain open and all lifts spinning, staffers at Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort are looking at better conditions for this Easter Weekend than they had at Christmas. They’ve also planned a number of special events to mark the holiday weekend.n … Continue reading Festivities Planned for Easter Weekend Skiing and Snowboarding at Vermont’s Jay Peak →

McLean, VA – Retail sales of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories declined 16% overall in February 2009 over February 2008, according to new figures released this week by the trade group SnowSports Industries America (SIA). Snow Sports equipment sales were particularly hard hit in February, as consumers, riddled with fear over lost wealth … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Equipment Sales Drop Sharply →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Nine men and nine women from the U.S. will be on hand to compete as skiers from around the globe descend upon Whistler this weekend for the 2009 Whistler Cup. The event hosts athletes ages 11-14 for three days of slalom and giant slalom ski racing competition at Whistler Blackcomb ski … Continue reading U.S. Names 2009 Whistler Cup Ski Team →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Canada will be trying to recapture the Whistler Cup this week as the world’s best 11 to 14-year-old ski racers descend upon the ski resort that will be hosting the Olympic Winter Games alpine ski competition in less than a year.n Now in its 17th year, the Whistler Cup brings over … Continue reading Twenty Nations to Compete for Prestigious Whistler Cup Ski Racing Title →