Brewfest to Benefit Ski Sundown Adaptive Program

New Hartford, CT – Ski Sundown is hosting a Brewers’ Fest at the Connecticut ski and snowboard area on Saturday, September 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in celebration of the state’s brewing community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit STRIDE Therapeutic and Recreation/Ski Sundown Adaptive Program and the New Hartford SK8 Park. … Continue reading Brewfest to Benefit Ski Sundown Adaptive Program

Ski Media Group Expected to Generate Millions for New Zealand Resorts

Queenstown, New Zealand – The largest ski and snowboard media group ever brought to New Zealand from the U.S. arrived in Queenstown today and is expected to generate millions of dollars (NZ) worth of overseas exposure for the country’s ski resorts. n The ski media will visit Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cardrona and Treble Cone … Continue reading Ski Media Group Expected to Generate Millions for New Zealand Resorts

New Adventure Ski Terrain Opens Up at Beaver Creek

Avon, CO – Kids and adults can experience new thrills and hidden powder stashes with 180 acres of new terrain set to open for 2006-07 ski season at Beaver Creek in Colorado. The new glades highlight a slate of new items that will greet Beaver Creek visitors this winter. n Colorado’s Beaver Creek ski resort … Continue reading New Adventure Ski Terrain Opens Up at Beaver Creek

Acland Wins NZ Free Ski Open Volkl Big Mountain

Wanaka, New Zealand – World number five big mountain skier Hamish Acland of Wanaka claimed the winning title at the NZ Free Ski Open Volkl Big Mountain event at Treble Cone’s Motatapu Chutes today. n Charlie Lyons goes big in today’s Big Mountain finals at the NZ Free Ski Open at Treble Cone ski area … Continue reading Acland Wins NZ Free Ski Open Volkl Big Mountain

Go Huge at Lake Placid Huck & Tuck

Lake Placid, NY – Rodeos, D-spins, Flat spins, Mute Grabs, Corks, Dinner Rolls and more await as New York State’s Olympic village delivers a summer-ending splash this Saturday. It’s the 3rd Annual Lake Placid Huck and Tuck and it will take the plunge at the Kodak Sports Park on Rt. 73 at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski … Continue reading Go Huge at Lake Placid Huck & Tuck

Whistler Renames High Alpine Ski Terrain, New Chairlift

Whistler (BC), Canada – B.C.’s Whistler Blackcomb ski and snowboard resort announced today that the new 1,000 acre lift-accessed area in the high alpine of Whistler Mountain will be crowned the Symphony Amphitheatre to reflect its spectacular natural amphitheatre-like terrain. A new name for the high speed detachable quad that will open on Whistler Mountain … Continue reading Whistler Renames High Alpine Ski Terrain, New Chairlift

Rottefella Switches to BCA to Distribute Ski Bindings

Boulder, CO – Norwegian binding manufacturer Rottefella has signed an agreement with Backcountry Access Inc. (BCA) to become the exclusive distributor of Rottefella telemark and Naxo alpine touring ski bindings in North America. BCA will begin distributing the products in 2007-008, starting at the 2007 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, where BCA … Continue reading Rottefella Switches to BCA to Distribute Ski Bindings

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