Placerville, CA – The family of a 51-year-old man killed in a chairlift accident last summer has sued Heavenly Mountain Resort for unspecified damages.nIn the case of R. Dickson, et al vs. Heavenly et al, filed late last week in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado, family members Rebecca, Patrick and Bryan … Continue reading Family of Accident Victim Sues California Ski Resort
Hancock, MA – Jiminy Peak ski resort in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts is adding a new summer attraction called Aerial Adventure Park – an elevated challenge course filled with elements for all ability levels.n“With Aerial Adventure Park, we can give kids and adults a new way to experience the mountain,” said Betsy Strickler, … Continue reading Aerial Adventure Park Added to Summer Activities at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort
Park City, UT – Outdoor concerts will return this summer to Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Park City locals and visitors have come to expect a full repertoire of musical performances, including Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s Deer Valley Music Festival, the Park City Performing Arts Foundation St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights … Continue reading Deer Valley Announces Summer Outdoor Concert Schedule
Fernie (BC), Canada The small ski-crazy community of Fernie held a party Wednesday to honor the career of retired Canadian alpine ski racer Emily Brydon, complete with a parade and celebration for their hometown heroine attended by hundreds of residents at the local community center.nA BBQ, autograph session and several speeches followed, with proceeds going … Continue reading Fernie Celebrates Ski Racing Career of Hometown Girl Emily Brydon
Breckenridge, CO – Residents and visitors alike can relive the fascinating history and heritage of Breckenridge during Kingdom Days held throughout the Colorado ski resort town June 19 and 20. The Breckenridge Resort Chamber, in conjunction with the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance and various other Breckenridge non-profits and local businesses are offering a line-up of events … Continue reading Festival Celebrates the History of Colorado Ski Resort Town
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler-area mountain bikers can ski and ride all in the same day beginning Saturday, as the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens for daily operations with 16 trails and two skills centers to feed their adrenaline lust while the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort remains open for spring skiing and riding.nSignature mountain bike … Continue reading Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opens Saturday
by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – Despite on-going cold weather in parts of Europe and ski areas still boasting a snow pack of many feet at many top resorts, less than 30 ski areas are currently open worldwide as most northern hemisphere ski areas have now closed … Continue reading Number of Open Ski Areas Dips Below 30 Worldwide