Whistler (BC), Canada – Crankworx Whistler returns to Whistler Village and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park beginning today for its tenth anniversary and promises to keep mountain bikers and non-bikers alike entertained through August 18. Crankworx is a 10-day festival of endurance, flow, monster air and vertical-dropping mountain bike riding. With ample access to free … Continue reading No Bike Necessary at Crankworx Whistler
Snowbird, UT – Snowbird’s 41st annual Oktoberfest extends from mid-August until mid-October this season, and kicks off with a lederhosen race on opening day, Aug. 17. A new stage and new entertainment will add to the mixture of family-fun activities at the Utah ski and snowboard resort. “Nine weekends of Oktoberfest will provide our guests … Continue reading Snowbird’s Oktoberfest Grows Into August
Salt Lake City, UT – Event organizers of the Swatch Freeride Word Tour by The North Face have announced the details of the circuit’s 2013-14 season schedule. Following the global unification of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) this past winter, athletes and fans alike will gather at six competition stops in 2014. Moreover, more than … Continue reading Freeride World Tour Announces 2014 Competition Schedule
Scarborough, ME – Nonesuch River Golf Course in Scarborough will play host for the 1st Annual Ski Museum of Maine Golf Classic on Monday, June 10th. Players of all abilities are welcome, and if you don’t have a foursome yourself, sign up as an individual and organizers will partner you with other players. After the round, head … Continue reading Ski Museum of Maine Adds Golf Fundraiser
Highmount, NY – Belleayre Mountain officials are planning the mountain’s first SkiTember Fest, scheduled for 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the New York State ski and snowboard area’s Overlook Lodge. SkiTember Fest will feature crafters, live bands, outdoor activities, a winter equipment & apparel sale, the Sky Ride, theatrical performances, a huge BBQ and … Continue reading Belleayre Schedules First Ever Skitember Festival
Kirkwood, CA – Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000-plus feet all in one day demands a rigorous training schedule, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s annual “Near Death Experience” bike camp June 6-9 can give riders the inside edge they need to complete such a challenging task. Entering its 15th year, the Near Death Experience is the … Continue reading Kirkwood to Host Annual Near Death Experience Bike Camp
Washington, DC – When snowboarding’s super stars like Shaun White, Louie Vito and Mark McMorris perform insane freestyle tricks in the halfpipe, it’s a soaring, exploding sight to behold. One crew is responsible for designing and building these progressive snow sport venues that allow them to take flight. Chris “Gunny” Gunnarson and his team at … Continue reading National Geographic Goes Behind the Scenes to Build Terrain Parks
