New York, NY – With the demise of Universal Sports Network, NBC Sports has acquired the U.S. television rights to World Cup skiing and other winter sports. The signal from Universal Sports shut down today, leaving many U.S. ski racing fans in the dark. NBC Sports Group announced today that it has formally acquired Universal Sports Network … Continue reading NBC Picks Up World Cup TV Coverage
Washington, DC – The 21st Annual Winter Trails event, presented by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), is changing its format this winter and dedicating the entire month of January to discovering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The new month-long format, previously a one-day event, will allow host sites to customize Winter Trails offerings to their facility and regional … Continue reading Winter Trails Events Now Offered Throughout January
Truckee, CA – Often overshadowed by big alpine resorts, cross-country skiing — the most popular form of Nordic skiing — is one of North Lake Tahoe’s biggest draws, offering the most concentrated area of groomed trails and snowshoe terrain in North America. While most large downhill ski areas offer Nordic or snowshoe options, there are also a number … Continue reading North Tahoe Launches Regional XC Ski Pass
Montpelier, VT – After wrapping up camp in Park City, U.S. Ski Team Nordic athlete Andy Newell traveled home to Vermont for a quick two-week break before the World Cup season kicks into action. But it wan’t all relaxation for Newell, who took time on Monday to speak with local public school students in Montpelier. “Being … Continue reading Newell Inspires Fourth Graders in Vermont
Mono County, CA – Cross-country skiing in the Eastern Sierra is an experience of unparalleled scenery, serenity, fitness and fun for beginners to experts, thanks to the varied terrain and unrivaled backdrop of the Sierra Nevada landscape near Mammoth Mountain. Cross-country ski trails across Mono County offer a wide variety of options, from a short, free jaunt around a park to … Continue reading Adventure Dining on Skinny Skis
New York, NY – Athletes of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing will join their families, friends and supporters for a night of celebration this Thursday at the 49th annual New York Gold Medal Gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Hosted by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation, the gala is … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Athletes Set To Celebrate Season in NYC
Donner Summit, CA – With the current string of past ski seasons in California, it comes as no surprise that Tahoe Donner will cover its slopes with snowmaking for the first time this winter. Additionally, after six years of planning, Tahoe Donner will also launch a new cross country ski facility this season. Ground was broken in August for construction … Continue reading California Ski Area Adds Snowmaking
