Category Archives: Resorts

Sundance Resort’s Jerry Warren Inducted Into Professional Ski Instructors – Intermountain Hall of Fame

Provo Canyon, UT – Jerry Warren, Director of Sundance Resort’s Mountain Operations, was inducted into the National Ski Instructors Hall of Fame in Sun Valley, Idaho, on April 10th. Inductees to the Hall of Fame are honored for their significant contribution and instrumental role in the development of professional ski instruction. Members of the Hall … Continue reading Sundance Resort’s Jerry Warren Inducted Into Professional Ski Instructors – Intermountain Hall of Fame

Infamous Undie 500 Puts an ‘End’ to Successful Ski Season on Mt. Washington

Comox Valley (BC), Canada – With the sun shining and alpine temperatures rising over the last couple of weeks, it appears Old Man Winter is finally releasing his frozen grip on Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington. The B.C. ski and snowboard resort’s final day of winter operations will be this Saturday, celebrated by the Undie 500.nMt. … Continue reading Infamous Undie 500 Puts an ‘End’ to Successful Ski Season on Mt. Washington

Final Weekend of Extended Spring Skiing in Aspen

Aspen, CO – This weekend is the last call for skiing and snowboarding in Aspen for the 2009-2010 season. Seven to 13 inches of snow is predicted to fall upon the Colorado resort by Saturday morning, hopefully providing one last powder day for skiers and riders.nAspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola, Ajax Express and F.I.S. lifts … Continue reading Final Weekend of Extended Spring Skiing in Aspen

Earth Day Festival Returns to the Village at Squaw Valley This Saturday

Squaw Valley, CA – The 2010 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival comes to the Village at Squaw Valley USA from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday. This all-ages, community sponsored event gives participants an opportunity to learn about recycling, composting, alternative energy, sustainability, watershed, forest health, and reducing ecological footprints via a diverse array … Continue reading Earth Day Festival Returns to the Village at Squaw Valley This Saturday

Ski Area Industry Group Awards Colorado Ski Executive with Lifetime Achievement Award

Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) today announced that longtime Colorado ski industry executive Andy Daly is the recipient of the association’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award for his notable ski industry involvement and contributions.nDaly’s ski industry career began in 1970 when he moved to Colorado and took a job at Aspen Highlands … Continue reading Ski Area Industry Group Awards Colorado Ski Executive with Lifetime Achievement Award

Cranmore’s Jimmy Mersereau to Receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lifetime Achievement Award Posthumously

Boston, MA – The New England Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Boston has selected Cranmore Mountain’s long-time operations director James Mersereau to receive an Environmental Merit Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in recognition of his exceptional work and commitment to the environment while an employee of the North Conway, N.H. ski and … Continue reading Cranmore’s Jimmy Mersereau to Receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lifetime Achievement Award Posthumously

Lift-Served Mountain Biking Returns to Whiteface

Wilmington, NY – Although its alpine ski season has come to an end, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center isn’t sleeping, dreaming of next winter’s snowfall. Instead, skiers and boarders will be replaced by mountain bikers when the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the Whiteface Mountain Bike Park, operated by High Peaks Cyclery, … Continue reading Lift-Served Mountain Biking Returns to Whiteface