Category Archives: Events

Lindsey Vonn to Visit Midwest Ski Areas This Weekend

S. Hastings, MN – As a Minnesota native, ski racing superstar Lindsey Vonn knows something about the passion for skiing that’s fostered at numerous small ski hills dotting the Midwestern landscape. Vonn is returning to the Midwest this week to greet fans and aspiring ski racers, sign autographs, and talk about how any of the … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn to Visit Midwest Ski Areas This Weekend

Four New Members Inducted Into Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame

Park City, UT – On Thursday, the Will and Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame inducted four new members into its honored ranks. A capacity crowd attended the event held at the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City.  This year’s honorees are Dean Perkins, Alan Schoenberger, the late Dr. Robert Smith, and LeRoy Schultz, all of … Continue reading Four New Members Inducted Into Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame

The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2014 Schedule

Salt Lake City, UT – On the eve of a historic year for freeskiing, The North Face has announced the fourth season of its Park and Pipe Open Series (PPOS). The series will feature three stops during the 2013-14 winter including halfpipe at Copper Mountain, Colo. (Dec. 6-8), halfpipe and slopestyle at Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., … Continue reading The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2014 Schedule

Snowboard Pros Crowned at Bear Mountain’s 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails

Big Bear Lake, CA – Over 40 top international snowboarders competed in the 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails on Saturday at Southern California’s Bear Mountain. At stake: bragging rights, and $15,000-worth of cash prizes. The men’s first place winner, Tommy Gesme, took home top honors and $10,000. Dillon Ojo finished second and took home $2,500, followed by … Continue reading Snowboard Pros Crowned at Bear Mountain’s 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails

Avalanche Conference Attracts Top Industry Leaders

Whitefish, MT – The 3rd annual Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop (NRASW), a one-day gathering of avalanche professionals and winter backcountry enthusiasts, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish. This year’s workshop features five speakers with varied experiences, backgrounds and expertise in … Continue reading Avalanche Conference Attracts Top Industry Leaders

Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns to Albany for 52nd Year

Albany, NY – Winter sports enthusiasts will once again receive an advance look at the newest industry equipment, fashion and travel for the 2013-14 season when the 52nd annual Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo, presented by Alpin Haus, returns to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns to Albany for 52nd Year