White Haven, PA – The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association’s 4th Grade Snowpass Program is entering its fourth season of operation. Last year 3,483 4th graders, both in and out of state, received one complimentary Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package as well as three free day lift tickets to each of the 20 participating member resorts of … Continue reading Fourth Graders Ski for Free in Pennsylvania
Levi, Finland – Olympic slalom gold medalist and defending world champion, Benni Raich of Austria had the fastest time on both slalom runs today to collect his 24th win in 1:42.13 in the season opening of the Alpine men’s skiing World Cup. Swede Markuss Larsson was second in 1:42.75, and Giorgio Rocca of Italy completed … Continue reading Raich Wins Season-Opening Ski Race for World Cup Men
Tahoe City, CA – Not everyone can gracefully schuss down black diamond slopes and North Lake Tahoe ski resorts are giving novice skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to learn at bargain prices. The 7th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend, December 9-10, costs $25 and includes an all-day beginner lift ticket, group lesson and … Continue reading Learn to Ski or Snowboard in North Tahoe for $25 Dec. 9-10
Incline Village, NV – Nevada’s Diamond Peak Ski Resort donated about 30 sets of snowboards, boots and bindings to the Boys and Girls Club this week. The Rental Department is clearing out all of the old snowboards to make room for the new Burton Learn to Ride Snowboards. “Giving them the equipment a great way … Continue reading Diamond Peak Donates Snowboard Equipment to Local Charity
Kirkwood, CA – One of California’s ski and snowboard resorts is taking on a whole new look. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is planning to install new lifts, lodges and new lift-served terrain to expand its guest offerings.n
Truckee, CA – Sierra ski resorts are finding ways to reduce runoff into Lake Tahoe and other important waterways from their mountains to enhance the rivers, lakes, and streams clarity and sediment loads.nTogether with the Sierra Business Council, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and Integrated Environmental Restoration Service, six ski resorts will look at … Continue reading Sierra Ski Resorts Work to Minimize Runoff
Hunter, NY – New York state road 23A, the primary means of access to Hunter Mountain Ski Area from points south and east, remains closed following damage sustained in a land slide in June. The road was heavily damaged during extremely heavy rains on June 27th, causing a major failure of a retaining wall just … Continue reading Road to Hunter Mountain Ski Area Remains Closed