Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – The world’s longest and steepest rope tow will open up access to some of the biggest terrain in Australasia at New Zealand’s Roundhill Ski Area this winter.nThe ski area, located near Lake Tekapo in the South Island’s majestic Mt. Cook Mackenzie region, has always been popular for its family-friendly beginner … Continue reading 2,000 Vertical-Foot Rope Tow to Open at New Zealand Ski Area
Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – The Snowy Mountains of Music marks the beginning of the ski and snowboard season at Australia’s Perisher. The festival in just over a week’s time will feature more than 130 concerts, workshops, dances and performances.nThe program gets underway on Friday, June 11, with 18 bands scheduled to start the party. … Continue reading Music Festival to Launch Perisher Ski Season Next Week
Lake Wanaka – With the start of the ski and snowboard season in New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region set for Saturday at Coronet Peak near Queenstown, bases are building and folks are already earning turns.nWith 35cm already on the upper mountain at Treble Cone near Lake Wanaka and sub-freezing temperatures providing perfect snowmaking conditions, Leith … Continue reading Photo Story: Snowfall Readies New Zealand’s Southern Lakes for Ski Season
Sacramento, CA – A pair of bills requiring those under 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding passed the California state legislature on Tuesday.nSenate bill 880 mirrors a state law that requires helmet use by children while riding a bicycle, and also requires ski areas to post informational signage about the law. Assembly … Continue reading Two Ski Helmet Bills Pass California Legislature
Park City, UT – Deer Valley Resort’s Summer Adventure Camp, for children ages two months to 12 years, will open Monday at the Utah ski resort. Kids may attend daily, weekly or for the entire summer season.nCampers will participate in an array of activities designed to ensure they are creatively challenged and entertained. The eleven-week … Continue reading Deer Valley’s Summer Adventure Camp to Open Monday
Houston, TX – New Zealand’s ski fields will soon be a step closer for thousands of Americans with the announcement of a new direct daily Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Auckland.nThe new route will come too late for the 2010 or even the 2011 ski and snowboard season, but snow sliders can begin planning … Continue reading New Direct Flights Link Houston to New Zealand for Summer Skiing
Beijing, China – With the arrival of summer in Beijing, Chinese snowboarders have moved the action indoors now that the Nike 6.0 Summer Lab has opened inside thenThe new Nike 6.0 Summer Lab opened on Saturday with two kickers — one with an airbag landing for training — and four jib features: a 7m pipe, … Continue reading Chinese Riders Move Shredding Indoors