Methven, New Zealand – An unplanned extra run cost a New Zealand heli-skiing guide his life after he was swept away by an avalanche last August in the Ragged Range near Methven, according to the results of a coroner’s inquest.nJonathan Morgan, 38, was leading a group of guests with Methven Heliski when the incident occurred. … Continue reading Extra Run Costs Heli-Skiing Guide His Life
Calgary, Canada – In the spirit of the Calgary Stampede, Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST) racer Michael Janyk is auctioning off the opportunity to be his dance partner to raise funds for KidSport during his two-step dance class lesson this Wednesday at the DancEnergy Premier Centre of Dance in Calgary.nAs the Calgary Stampede is unfolding, … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racer Michael Janyk Using Summer Training to Raise Funds for KidSport
Stratton Mountain, VT – Vermont summer nights and live music go hand in hand at Stratton’s Saturday Under the Stars, starting tonight and continuing weekly through Labor Day weekend at the ski and snowboard resort.nActs scheduled for the series include The Peach Eaters, Wyld Nightz, Rustic Overtones, Twiddle and Jam Stampde. Held in the base … Continue reading Saturday Under the Stars Kicks Off Tonight at Stratton
Park City, UT – America’s Olympic and World Championship medalist athletes are ready to put on a show on the Olympic venues in Park City. The Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow will combine as the site of the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships July 30 through Aug. 1. It’s the third year … Continue reading Utah to Host Ski Jumping, Combined Championships
Flagstaff, Arizona – Work on Arizona Snowbowl’s long debated snowmaking project has been placed on hold, both by the U.S. Forest Service and the ski area’s owners.nArizona Snowbowl operates on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land in the Coconino National Forest northwest of Flagstaff. Environmentalists and Native Americans took the USFS to federal court in 2006 … Continue reading Work Stalled on Snowbowl Snowmaking
Laramie, WY – On the market since 2008, Wyoming’s Snowy Range ski area was purchased last week by a Colorado couple who plan to continue the resort’s familiy-oriented tradition. The purchase price was not disclosed.nAaron and Becky Maddox, who hail from the northern Colorado community of Walden, began talks with potential investors in January after … Continue reading Wyoming Ski Area Under New Ownership
Aspen, CO – The project to develop a new base village at Colorado’s Snowmass ski and snowboard resort will enter receivership on Monday as a result of court action on Friday. Meanwhile, foreclosure proceedings tied to the court decision are moving forward, spurred on by the actions of four lenders tied to the project.nDeveloper Related … Continue reading Base Village Development at Snowmass Facing Foreclosure