Perisher, Australia – This year Garnier Fructis have upped the ante in Australian snowboarding with prize money of over $100,000 AUD and it’s all up for grabs over two days at Perisher Blue, August 26-27 as riders from the Trans Australian Snowboard circuit will test their skills against top riders from around the world in … Continue reading Garnier Fructis Pro Challenge 2006 Sets Prize Pool Record for Aussie Snowboarding →

Park City, UT – America’s posse of Olympic snowboard champions, including gold medalists Hannah Teter, Shaun White and Seth Wescott, will lead some of the world’s best riders into the 2006-07 Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix. The three-stop series, now in its 11th year and announced yesterday by U.S. Snowboarding, touts smaller, more competitive fields, … Continue reading 2007 U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix Tour Dates Announced →

Jeffersonville, VT – The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Vermont Small Business Development Center have recognized Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Jeffersonville as an Environmental Leader in the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership program. n The Environmental Leader designation recognizes an exemplary environmental management program focused on compliance and minimization of environmental impacts. “Smugglers’ … Continue reading Vermont Ski Resort Recognized for Environmental Efforts →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Cardrona Alpine Resort’s new terrain park is now complete with the last big features put into place, and the facility is expected to more than meet the demands of the growing professional ski and snowboard industry. n Cardrona Alpine Resort’s High Performance Centre coach Janina Kuzma shows the kids how it’s … Continue reading Cardrona Completes Largest Terrain Park Down Under →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Officials at this year’s NZ Free Ski Open have confirmed that some of the world’s leading female free skiers will attend, giving their male counterparts a run for their money. n The women’s field at this year’s event is the biggest yet, with 20 entered, and judging by the level of … Continue reading Largest Women’s Field Yet for NZ Free Ski Open →

Salt Lake City, UT – Outdoor gear manufacturers, some showcasing new innovations in ski and snowboard equipment and apparel, began packing up their displays this afternoon as the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market concluded at Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center. n The gargantuan trade show, open only to industry representatives and working media, occurs … Continue reading Trade Show Highlighting Ski Gear Innovations Wraps Up in Utah →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Skiing enthusiasts will be able to catch this week’s action at the NZ Free Ski Open live, without even having to be on the mountain. n New Zealand ski and snowboard website www.snow.co.nz will be streaming coverage from the Open live via satellite to several websites and to Vodafone 3G cellphones. … Continue reading NZ Free Ski Open to be Streamed Live →