Rutland, VT – A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit seeking to force the new owners of Vermont’s Killington ski resorts to honor lifetime season passes issued by their predecessor.nThe passes were awarded to those who invested in the early days of Killington, then under the ownership of Sherburne Corporation and its successor, … Continue reading Vermont Judge Denies Killington Lifetime Ski Passholders
N. Woodstock, NH – While most skiers and snowboarders are busy enjoying the warm temperatures, New Hampshire’s ski areas have a chance to roll up their sleeves and get to work continuing to improve their resorts for guests. This summer finds many improvements underway across the Granite State ranging from new ski and snowboard … … Continue reading Improvement Projects Underway at New Hampshire Ski Areas
Steamboat Springs, CO – The Olympic medalists of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team are preparing for one of the biggest crowds they’ll see during competition at their summer camp in Steamboat.n”Mainly it’s a jumping camp. We have a competition on Saturday and on Sunday we have a pretty fun roller skate race on Main … Continue reading U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team Preps in Steamboat
Lincoln, NH – New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain Resort has announced that the ski area’s new zip line adventure spanning the Pemigewasset River is now open.nRiders soar more than 700 feet across the river, and then ride a separate line to cross back to the Adventure Center. The Loon Zip Line Adventure is unique because of … Continue reading New Zip Line Open In Time for Independence Day Weekend at N.H.’s Loon Mountain Ski Area
Park City, UT – Jenni Smith Appointed President and General Manager of Park City Mountain Resort, the Utah ski and snowboard resort’s parent company, Powdr Corp, announced on Thursday. Smith replaces Peter Curtis, who is retiring.n”Jenni has been instrumental in the success of Park City Mountain Resort,” said John Cumming, chief executive officer of Powdr … Continue reading Jenni Smith Appointed President and General Manager of Park City Mountain Resort
Frisco, CO – Former U.S. alpine speed skier Jake Fiala, who made the switch to ski cross in 2008, announced his retirement with the U.S. Freestyle Team effective with the completion of the 2010 season.n”Alpine was a majority of my life and that was the highlight,” admitted Fiala, who resides in Frisco, Colo. “Ski cross … Continue reading Jake Fiala Retires from Ski Cross
Franconia, NH – More than 140 New Englanders have represented the U.S. in the Winter Olympics in skiing and snowboarding since winter events were first held in Chamonix, France in 1924. The New England Ski Museum recently opened a new exhibition at its home in Franconia, N.H. — Five Rings, Six States: New England … … Continue reading Olympic Skiers of New England Featured in Exhibition