Alta Sierra, CA – A “creepy” comment made by Alta Sierra/Shirley Meadows Ski Resort employee Carl Woolwine about a co-worker led to his murder on October 10, charging documents related to three suspects who have been arrested indicate. The body of Woolwine, 50, of Kernville, Calif., was found on Tuesday buried in a shallow grave dug … Continue reading Investigators Reveal Details About Murder at California Ski Resort
Denver, CO – Although robust occupancy and revenue figures for September contributed to the third consecutive record-breaking summer at western mountain resorts, booking momentum into the winter months is pacing slower for the first time in more than three years. The monthly Mountain Market Briefing released this week by Denver-based DestiMetrics, based on data collected from 290 … Continue reading Reservations at Western U.S. Ski Resorts Hit Speed Bump
Olympic Valley, CA – WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival is returning for its second year at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, Calif., April 1-3, 2016. Music, Brews and Mountains are the foundation for WinterWonderGrass, a boutique winter music and craft beer festival featuring more than 20 bands and 16 California breweries over three days on … Continue reading WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival Returns to Squaw/Alpine
Big Bear Lake, CA – One year after acquiring Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, Mammoth Resorts is preparing extensive improvements in Big Bear for the coming winter. More than $2 million is being invested in new restaurants, a snow tube park, improved snowmaking and grooming, and a new learning center that will greet guests when the … Continue reading Mammoth Invests in its Ski Resorts in Big Bear
Denver, CO – Taking a page from the Mountain Collective and squarely aimed at Vail Resorts’ popular Epic Pass, three ski resort conglomerates — Intrawest, Powdr and Boyne Resorts — last spring jointly launched a new M.A.X. Pass, which is available now for the 2015-16 winter season. This “Multi-Alpine Experience” ski pass gives skiers and snowboarders up … Continue reading New M.A.X. Pass Provides Lift Access to 22 Ski Resorts
Wofford Heights, CA – Two men and one woman have been arrested on first-degree murder charges on Tuesday, after what authorities in California discovered what they believe is a homicide scene at the Alta Sierra Ski Resort at Shirley Meadows. Kern County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant on a home in nearby South Lake in connection with the … Continue reading 3 Arrested in Suspected Murder at California Ski Resort
Wrightwood, CA – Professional snowboarder Ryan Paul took the “top buck” title at Mountain High’s annual pre-season event, Buck Off Rail Jam, held on Saturday, October 3. More than 1,000 spectators attended the competition, located on the streets of Wrightwood. Aside from the shred session, guests strolled through the vendor village, bought equipment in the giant … Continue reading Ryan Paul Wins Mountain High’s 2015 Buck Off Rail Jam
