Salem, OR – The Oregon Tourism Commission announced today it will award $100,000 through its Matching Grants Program to advance 16 tourism development projects, including promotion of skiing and snowboarding in Oregon. n Skiing and snowboarding in Oregon will benefit from a marketing grant handed out by the Oregon Tourism Commission.(photo: Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory) … Continue reading Travel Grant for Ski Oregon →

Henniker, NH – New Hampshire’s Pats Peak ski area has promoted Nick Collemacine to Mountain Manager and Andrew Britt to Assistant Mountain Manager. In their new positions, they will oversee the entire Mountain Operations department including lift maintenance, lift operations, grooming and vehicle maintenance. n Collemacine brings to this position his previous experiences in the … Continue reading New Mountain Manager for Pats Peak Ski Area →

Salt Lake City, UT – In an effort to attract more local skiers to the healthy and invigorating sports of skiing and snowboarding, Ski Utah is reminding locals that these activities are more affordable than they might think. From purchasing equipment at ski swaps to school programs and discounted lift tickets, there is no reason … Continue reading Utah Ski Resorts Take Care of Locals →

Truckee, CA – Halloween at California’s Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort will be chock full of treats to keep the ghouls and goblins entertained this year, as kids ages 14 and under can participate in a costume contest while those of all ages can join the spookfest with a ski and snowboard Halloween Rail Session, movie premiere, trick-or-treating … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam Spooks Halloween at Northstar →

Snowbird, UT – October brings two weekends of free Tram rides at Snowbird with a donation to the Utah Food Bank. Snowbird Customer Appreciation Days will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22, weather permitting. n Itching for the ski season to start? Ride the Snowbird Tram for free … Continue reading Free Pre-season Tram Rides at Snowbird →

Rossland (BC), Canada – Think families, and snowcat skiing and snowboarding isn’t usually the first thing to come to mind, but one B.C. operator is discounting rates for kids through its early season. n Buy your kid a cat skiing trip for Christmas? Sure, with Big Red Cats. (photo: Big Red Cats) Big Red Cats … Continue reading Snowcat Skiing for Families →

Park City, UT – Rider registration for the 2007 Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix tour opens for business on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Mark your calendar, then log on to www.ussnowboarding.com to secure your spot in America’s biggest competition series. n “The Grand Prix Tour has pushed my riding to a whole new level, because … Continue reading Snowboard Grand Prix Registration Opens Oct. 17 →