Lakewood, CO – Christy Sports and Eldora Mountain Resort near Nederland, Colo. are teaming up to provide families discounted children’s ski rentals and ski passes for the upcoming season.nThe Gear and Grow program is designed to make skiing and snowboarding more affordable by avoiding the need to purchase new equipment for children as they grow. … Continue reading Christy Sports Teams Up with Eldora Mountain →

Stratton Mountain, VT – As the old saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm,” but at Stratton, the early bird also gets the discount.nStratton’s Early Booking Offer also takes the risk out of pre-planning a winter escape. Guests who book any Stratton stay by October 30 save 30 percent off midweek stays, 20 percent … Continue reading Stratton Offers Pre-Season Booking Discounts for Ski Vacations →

Lawrence, KS – There is growing evidence that the risk of head injury and of loss of consciousness increases when a person is not wearing a helmet and falls while skiing or snowboarding, according to a new report published in the fall 2009 issue of Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.nTraumatic brain injury accounts for 50% to … Continue reading Are Skiers and Snowboarders Prone to Head Injuries? →

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Snow Sports New Zealand announced today that the International Ski Federation (FIS) has awarded the 2010 Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Championships to New Zealand.nThe event, spanning as many as 14 days in late August and early September, marks the first time a FIS World Championship will be staged in … Continue reading New Zealand Awarded 2010 FIS Junior World Ski and Snowboard Championships →

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – The Treble Cone Triple Comp returns this year as a two-day, three-part ski and snowboard event taking place on Sept. 26 and 27. The competition at Treble Cone Alpine Resort aims to cover all major disciplines of skiing and snowboarding.nOn day one, skiers and snowboarders will be split up to … Continue reading Treble Cone Triple Comp Encompasses All Aspects of Skiing and Snowboarding →