Killington, VT – The U.S. ski and snowboard season got a kick in the pants this morning at Killington Resort in Vermont, the first North American ski area to open this winter. Sure, you could’ve been skiing already on several lift-served glaciers in the Alps or taken a trip to Chile this summer, but there’s … Continue reading PHOTOS: U.S. Ski Season Opens at Killington
Alta Sierra, CA – A “creepy” comment made by Alta Sierra/Shirley Meadows Ski Resort employee Carl Woolwine about a co-worker led to his murder on October 10, charging documents related to three suspects who have been arrested indicate. The body of Woolwine, 50, of Kernville, Calif., was found on Tuesday buried in a shallow grave dug … Continue reading Investigators Reveal Details About Murder at California Ski Resort
Denver, CO – Although robust occupancy and revenue figures for September contributed to the third consecutive record-breaking summer at western mountain resorts, booking momentum into the winter months is pacing slower for the first time in more than three years. The monthly Mountain Market Briefing released this week by Denver-based DestiMetrics, based on data collected from 290 … Continue reading Reservations at Western U.S. Ski Resorts Hit Speed Bump
McLean, VA – The U.S. retail snow sports market topped $4.5 billion in 2014-15, according to numbers released this week by the non-profit industry trade association SnowSports Industries America (SIA). That reflects a two percent increase over 2013-14, SIA researchers indicate. (file photo: Christy … Continue Reading ››
Albany, NY – Winter sports enthusiasts will get an advance look at the newest fashion and industry equipment, and ski resort packages for the 2015-16 season when the 54th annual Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo returns to Albany’s Empire State Plaza Convention Center November 6-8. The annual event, which is one of the longest-running consumer winter sports shows … Continue reading Albany Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns for 54th Year
Georgetown, CO – Better late than never, they say. In their annual race to open, Colorado’s Loveland and Arapahoe Basin ski areas both traditionally start blowing snow in late September or early October in anticipation of a mid-October opening date. This year, however, unseasonably warm weather in the Colorado Rockies has thwarted those plans.
Park City, UT – After five years as the head slopestyle coach for the U.S. Snowboarding team, Bill Enos is set to retire from his coaching role. Enos led the slopestyle team to numerous World Cup wins, X Games medals and most notably coached Sage Kotsenburg and Jamie Anderson on their way to making history at … Continue reading U.S. Snowboarding Coach Bill Enos Retires
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