Chesterland, OH – Cleveland area skiers and riders will find not one, but two new chairlifts when Alpine Valley opens for the 2013-14 ski and snowboard season. It’s all part of a $2.5 million-dollar investment by Alpine Valley owner Peak Resorts to revamp the Munson Township ski area this summer. One new lift, a 1,600-foot … Continue reading Ohio Ski Resort Installs Two New Chairlifts
Waterville Valley, NH – Waterville Valley is on track for the New Hampshire resort’s first ski trail expansion in over 30 years, with full U.S. Forest Service approval to add over 40 acres of trail on Green Peak. The Forest Service has approved the request after a public hearing process on the addition of 44 … Continue reading Waterville Valley Gets “Green” Light for First Expansion in Over 30 Years
Queenstown, New Zealand – One Queenstown area ski resort will extend its season by a week, while another will call it quits a week early. The Remarkables ski area will extend its opening dates for skiers and boarders to enjoy an extra week of snow time following snowfall over the last couple of weeks. Originally … Continue reading Snow Cover Forces Queenstown Ski Areas to Adjust Closing Dates
Norden, CA – Sugar Bowl Resort has invested more than $20 million into widespread upgrades to its Tahoe-area ski resort this summer, including a new chairlift that opens an entire new peak to lift-served skiing and riding, a new fitness and aquatic center and a ski-in/ski-out campus for Sugar Bowl Academy. These investments represent some … Continue reading New Chairlift Expands Terrain, Anchors Sugar Bowl’s $20 Million in Upgrades
Whitefish, MT – The 3rd annual Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop (NRASW), a one-day gathering of avalanche professionals and winter backcountry enthusiasts, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish. This year’s workshop features five speakers with varied experiences, backgrounds and expertise in … Continue reading Avalanche Conference Attracts Top Industry Leaders
Albany, NY – Winter sports enthusiasts will once again receive an advance look at the newest industry equipment, fashion and travel for the 2013-14 season when the 52nd annual Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo, presented by Alpin Haus, returns to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Expo Returns to Albany for 52nd Year
Tannersville, PA – Camelback Mountain Resort in eastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains has distributed more than $50,000 among four local charities that were selected to benefit from the 2013 “Big Give” this summer. The “Big Give” is an annual fundraising event that Camelback Mountain Resort offers to the community. Interested charities submit applications to participate in … Continue reading Pennsylvania Ski Resort Distributes Over $50,000 to Local Charities
