McLean, VA – Sales of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories reached $2.7 billion in February with a 3% gain in dollars sold compared with August through February last season, according to numbers released by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) this week. According to the data, the number of units sold has declined across the … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Retail Market Shows Signs of Rebound
Ludlow, VT – Okemo Mountain Resort officials announced today that the Vermont ski and snowboard resort will end lift service operations for the ski season earlier than anticipated, at the end of the day this Friday.n“No matter how hard the mountain operations staff works and the ski patrol marks the trails, the skiing and riding … Continue reading Okemo Ski Season Melts Out Ahead of Schedule
Park City, UT – After two successful seasons that included four Olympic medals and multiple Audi FIS World Cup titles, veteran U.S. Ski Team coach Jim Tracy will step down as the team’s women’s alpine head coach.nThe former women’s head speed coach from 1996-2004, Tracy returned to lead the U.S. women’s alpine program following the … Continue reading Jim Tracy Stepping Down as U.S. Women’s Ski Team Head Coach
Whistler (BC), Canada – Some of Canada’s elite young ski racers are currently in Whistler preparing for an introduction to international level competition as Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA), the governing body of ski racing in Canada, concludes its 2009-10 season focused on developing future ski racing champions.nThe IRIS “Vision to the Top” ski camp takes … Continue reading Canada’s Alpine Ski Racing Season Concludes with Focus on Developing Champions
Henniker, NH – As part of Pats Peak March Mountain Madness Deals, the New Hampshire ski and snowboard area has donated $500 to support melanoma research.nPats Peak donated $5 of every lift ticket purchased to ski or ride during the resort’s SPF Days toward “Peter’s Fundracer” to support melanoma research. Guests were able to choose … Continue reading N.H.’s Pats Peak Ski Area Donates to Melanoma Research
Crystal Mountain, WA – Crystal Mountain and the Summit at Snoqualmie have joined together to offer a Peak to Summit season pass valid anytime at both Washington State ski resorts.nThe spring special, lasting through May 31, offers the best deals on passes. Pass prices have stayed at 2009-11 rates, with the added benefit of a … Continue reading Crystal Mountain and Summit at Snoqualmie Announce Dual Mountain Ski Season Pass
Keystone, CO – River Run Rocks returns to Keystone next Saturday with a free concert featuring Seven Mary Three and Salem to close out the ski and snowboard season at the Colorado resort’s River Run Events Plaza.nSalem opens at 4 p.m. for Seven Mary Three, an American rock band with the hits Cumbersome and Water’s … Continue reading Free Concerts at Keystone Apr. 10 Feature Seven Mary Three