Sandpoint, ID – This summer and fall, Schweitzer Mountain invested just under $2.5 million dollars in improvements to the Idaho ski and snowboard resort, guest amenities and infrastructure. Improvements to the Terrain Park, the grooming system and terrain improvements top the list for the 2006-07 season. n Schweitzer Mountain has spent $2.5M this summer to … Continue reading Schweitzer Mountain Improves Terrain Park and Ski Resort Amenities for 2006-07 →

While most of the leaves on the aspen trees are still turning from green to gold, snow is once again falling on the ski and snowboard resorts of the American West.n Crested Butte local Annie Dyar checks out her summer wax job yesterday.(photo: Mary Kay Murdaugh) In Colorado, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) received its … Continue reading More Snow Falls on Western Ski Resorts →

Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – The stage is set for the second annual Marmot Extreme Skiing & Snowboarding Competition, where athletes are vying for part of a NZ$40,000 Prize Pool. The Comp kicks off this weekend in The Pinnacles at Whakapapa Ski Area, the largest ski area in New Zealand, and First Tracks!! Online Ski … Continue reading Online Ski Magazine to Webcast Marmot Extreme Skiing and Snowboarding Comp Live from New Zealand →

Zermatt, Switzerland – There’s soon to be a new 4,000-meter peak in Switzerland. n The Swiss ski and snowboard resort of Zermatt will begin construction this summer of a 30 story-tall glass pyramid at the top of the Klein Matterhorn aerial tramway.(photo: Zermatt Bergbahnen) Staffers at the Swiss ski and snowboard resort of Zermatt, home … Continue reading Swiss Ski Resort to Grow Vertically →

Park City, UT – The Dynastar and Lange ski equipment brands have just promoted their long-time freestyle competitor and film star, Andy Woods, to the position of North American Freeride/Freestyle Team Coordinator. Woods’ promotion to the unique player/coach position allows the company and the athletes to be more closely connected and to be more aware … Continue reading Woods to Lead Dynastar and Lange North American Freestyle and Freeride Ski Teams →

Newry, ME – One of the nation’s only freeskiers to hold the position of Terrain Park Manager at a major ski and snowboard resort, Nick Roma is leading an experienced crew (of mostly snowboarders) in a new direction at Sunday River. The number of full time park rangers will be growing from three to six … Continue reading New Manager, Expanded Staff for Sunday River Terrain Parks →

Georgetown, CO – With a winter storm in the forecast for up to 10 inches of snow overnight tonight, the snowmaking crew at Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area will join in and give Mother Nature a helping hand. n Loveland Ski Area’s snowmaking efforts have allowed the Colorado ski resort to open first in the U.S. … Continue reading Loveland Ski Area to Start Making Snow Tonight →