Newport, RI – Ski pioneer and sportsman, Alexander C. Cushing, who brought the 1960 Winter Olympics to Squaw Valley, California, died from pneumonia yesterday at his summer home in Newport. He was 92. n Alex Cushing, who founded California’s Squaw Valley ski and snowboard resort, died yesterday at the age of 92.(photo: Squaw Valley USA) … Continue reading Squaw Valley Ski Pioneer Cushing Dies at 92
Hayling Island, UK – Thirty thousand Brits who purchase a new Sony Ericsson K800i mobile phone during August are being given the opportunity to redeem a skiing or snowboarding experience, or one of a host of other “extreme sports” through the U.K. coaching network Extremelives. n While skiing may be one of the U.K.’s most … Continue reading Buy a Phone and Learn to Ski
Sundance, UT – It was the perfect frame, but something was missing from the picture. As Rich and I stood atop Sundance’s Bishop’s Bowl in the shadow of mighty 11,750-foot Mount Timpanogos, there was nary a soul in sight. 2,150 vertical feet of terrain fell away beneath our skis as rolling Wasatch hills stretched to … Continue reading Sundance Resort: Peaceful Tranquility
Aspen, CO – The exclusive St. Regis Residence Club in Aspen is once again offering a rental program this winter, inviting ski vacationers to partake in its indelible luxury, bespoke service and unrivaled location in the heart of downtown Aspen in vacation residences that only a millionaire could afford to purchase. n St. Regis Residence … Continue reading Luxury Aspen Property Provides Ski Vacation Decadence
Saltsjöbaden, Sweden – Two of the top international authorities in freeride/big mountain skiing, Kaj Zackrisson and Sverre Liliequist, have joined POC’s big mountain team. The two Swedish skiers will be competing and free skiing with ski helmets and body armor created in their own country this season. n Swedish big-mountain skiers Kaj Zackrisson and Sverre … Continue reading Zackrisson, Liliequist Sign with Ski Safety Gear Maker
Government Camp, OR – Northwest ski and snowboard enthusiasts have long awaited a single season pass to multiple ski areas on Mt. Hood. Skibowl and Timberline today unveiled the Mt. Hood Fusion Pass, a new season pass product good at both ski areas all days, all nights, all winter. n Oregon’s Mt. Hood is home … Continue reading Mt. Hood Skibowl and Timberline Ski Area Join Forces for Season Pass
Lakewood, CO – The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) announce that they will receive continued support from Subaru of America, Inc. The new five-year agreement with Subaru brings the total number of years of their partnership with PSIA, AASI and NSP to … Continue reading Subaru Extends Partnership with Ski Instructors, Patrollers