Park City, UT – U.S. Alpine Director Jesse Hunt sees plenty of good things as he looks at the 2007 World Cup ski season and the Alpine World Ski Championships. n

Mt. Hood, OR – Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows ski and snowboard resort will be filling many of its seasonal positions this weekend at a Job Fair scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday and Saturday.nBoth experienced and entry-level positions are available. The resort has posted a list of available positions at

Lake Placid, NY – Whiteface Mountain Ski Center’s season opening may still be a few weeks away, but the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) will host Homecoming Jam ‘n’ Fest, presented by Whiteface, this Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Lussi Rink of the Olympic Center. There is no admission charge. nWhile you’re … Continue reading Lake Placid Ski Season Kicks Off Saturday with Rail Jam →

Andover, NH – Italy’s Dalbello Skiboots and Slovenian ski maker Elan have announced a new strategic global alliance involving partnerships in both the United States and Canada. Future partnerships are planned in other international markets. n“Dalbello and Elan firmly believe that focused, specialized companies have a distinct advantage when it comes to staying in touch … Continue reading Ski Gear Makers Elan, Dalbello Join Forces →

West Lebanon, NH – Gary Petrich has been appointed President and CEO of the new Dolomite organization beginning January 1, 2007. Petrich will be making the change after a long career with fellow ski boot brand Nordica, most recently as the VP of Sales. The new Dolomite will operate as an independent company within the … Continue reading Petrich to Lead Ski Boot Maker Dolomite →

St. Paul, MN – Ski areas across Michigan have been busy enhancing their offerings for the coming winter season, reports the Midwest Ski Areas Association. Following is a round-up of changes guests will find this winter:nAlpine Valley Ski Area – Alpine Valley is removing two beginner rope tows and replacing both with a conveyor lift … Continue reading Michigan Ski Areas Upgrade →

Alta, UT – Utah’s Alta Ski Area is purchasing renewable wind power to help offset its energy consumption. As a Visionary Partner with Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program, Alta has promised to purchase 900,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of renewable energy over the next 12-month period, offsetting over 23 percent of the ski resort’s annual energy … Continue reading Alta Ski Area Turns to Wind Energy →