Squaw Valley, CA – The Squaw Valley Institute will present the program “Global Warning – Climate System Update” this Wednesday evening, October 4 at The Resort at Squaw Creek. n Scientist Robert Christopherson has just returned from an expedition to the polar region and will present his findings and share with attendees the growing scientific … Continue reading Squaw Valley Institute Presents ‘Global Warning – Climate System Update’ →

Banff (AB), Canada – Canadian skiing great Ken Read is part of a new investment group that has purchased Mt. Norquay Ski Area outside of Banff, the group announced this week. n Banff’s Mt. Norquay Ski Area was purchased this week by a group of investors that includes Canadian ski racing great Ken Read. (photo: … Continue reading Ken Read Part of New Ownership Group for Mt. Norquay Ski Area →

Champion, PA – Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Mountain Resort announced today that it will open a new terrain park and superpipe for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. Excavation has already begun on the new attraction. n Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs ski and snowboard resort will add a new superpipe, terrain park and Zaugg pipe groomer this … Continue reading New Terrain Park and Superpipe at Seven Springs Ski Resort →

Kaprun, Austria – The Austrian ski and snowboard resort of Kaprun now has its Central Park as well, but it’s nothing like New York’s — it’s a huge slopestyle park for snowboarders and freeskiers. n The Kitzsteinhorn at Kaprun, Austria will debut its new Central Park ski and snowboard terrain park this winter.(photo: Lorenz Holder, … Continue reading New Ski and Snowboard Terrain Park at Kitzsteinhorn →

Arnold, CA – Looking for new gear? The Bear Valley Ski Club is all set to host their annual ski swap this Saturday, September 30th at the Meadowmont (Big Trees Market) Shopping Center parking lot in Arnold. n Local northern California ski and snowboard shops will be participating, including the Bear Valley Sport Shop and … Continue reading Bear Valley Ski Swap Slated for Saturday →

Carlsbad, CA – Amer Sports Corporation, the world’s largest sports equipment company, has named a new management team for its newly formed Winter & Outdoor Division of the Americas. The Division, which includes ski brands Salomon, Volant, Dynamic, and Atomic, snowboard gear brand Bonfire, and wrist-top computer manufacturer Suunto, is headed up by President/G.M. Mike … Continue reading New Management Team for Ski Makers Salomon and Atomic →

Hancock, MA – The Annual Jiminy Peak Fall Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9, will feature the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard swap sale as well as a craft fair, an outdoor barbeque, and job fair. n Jiminy Peak Resort in western Massachusetts will hold its Fall Festival Oct. 7-9 featuring the … Continue reading Fall Festival at Jiminy Peak Features Ski and Snowboard Swap →