Warren, VT – With this week’s debut of a $10 million base area expansion, Sugarbush Resort has once again strengthened the Vermont ski area’s commitment to lifelong learning and the creation of new snowsports enthusiasts.nDevoted to ski school and family-friendly guest facilities, the two recently completed structures are part of Phase 2 of the Lincoln … Continue reading $10 Million in New Facilities Debuts at Sugarbush
Lech am Arlberg, Austria – Canada’s Dominique Maltais and Maёlle Ricker repeated their Tuesday podium performance on Wednesday in Austria, finishing first and second, respectively, in the second women’s Snowboardcross race of the 2010-11 World Cup snowboarding season. Alexandra Jekova of Bulgaria rounded out the women’s podium in third. Italy’s Luca Matteotti won the men’s … Continue reading Canada’s Maltais and Ricker Repeat 1-2 Punch in Austria
Avon, CO – The canceled Audi Birds of Prey downhill, originally slated for Friday, Dec. 3 at Beaver Creek ski resort in Colorado, will be made up on Friday, Mar. 11, 2011 in Kvitfjell, Norway, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced. Kvitfjell is the final men’s World Cup weekend prior to World Cup Finals … Continue reading Canceled Birds of Prey Downhill Moved to Norway
Salt Lake City, UT – Beginning this Sunday, Utah Transit Authority will begin its regular seasonal ski bus service to four ski resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, including Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude. UTA will also begin service to Sundance Ski Resort in Utah County this Friday.nRoute connections in Salt Lake County may … Continue reading Utah Ski Bus Service Begins This Weekend
Copper Mountain, CO – Ski halfpipe took center stage Wednesday as the sport made its debut at the 2011 Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix. Spearheading the qualifiers in Copper Mountain’s 22-foot superpipe were Canada’s Mike Riddle and Roz Groenewoud as the ski halfpipe athletes lobby for a spot in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in … Continue reading Ski Halfpipe Qualifiers Complete at Copper Grand Prix
Montpelier, VT – Winter’s first major snowstorm has blanketed Vermont’s slopes with more snow than expected, upwards of two feet in the Green Mountains and more snowfall continuing throughout the week. Coupled with the welcome arrival of weather conducive to snowmaking more ski areas across New England are opening for the weekend and trail … … Continue reading Northeastern Ski Resorts Hit with Surprise Snowstorm
Lech am Arlberg, Austria – Five-time snowboardcross Winter X Games gold medalist Nate Holland of Olympic Valley, Calif., started the season off with a win in the opening World Cup in Lech Monday night. Holland led a string of four U.S. athletes into the top 15. The women’s contest was won by Canada’s Dominique Maltais.nHolland, … Continue reading America’s Nate Holland, Canada’s Dominique Maltais Win Snowboardcross Season Opener