Donnelly, ID – Idaho’s beleaguered Tamarack Resort has a new lease on life…literally. Last month, a day after the Idaho State Land Board authorized the transfer of Tamarack’s ski mountain lease, the resort’s new leaseholder confirmed that Tamarack will return to seven-day-a week operation this winter following a slate of capital improvements. “Returning this incredible mountain … Continue reading New Owner Takes Over Tamarack Resort
Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake City proclaims itself as the only place in the nation that gives winter enthusiasts the unique advantage of having four world-class winter resorts featuring 500 inches of “the Greatest Snow on Earth” just minutes away from a region filled with hundreds of hotels, restaurants, bars and countless entertainment options. That … Continue reading Salt Lake Rebrands Itself “Ski City USA”
Copper Mountain, CO – The sun was shining down on Copper Mountain’s Center Village on Saturday where a crowd of thousands congregated for the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team introduction during Nature Valley First Tracks. The energy at this Colorado resort, home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center, was palpable. Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Names 2014-15 Alpine Roster
Seattle, WA – Nearly 40 million tourists visit recreation areas above 7,800 feet in the western United States each year, including skiers and snowboarders visiting mountain resorts. People from lower altitudes traveling to these areas are at increased risk of high altitude-related illness. Not everyone gets altitude sickness, but those under 50, especially women and younger … Continue reading Preparation is Key to Avoiding Altitude Sickness
Dolores, CO – Dunton Hot Springs, a 19th-century mining ghost town turned luxury all-season resort in the Colorado Rockies, has announced an exclusive partnership with former Olympian Wendy Wagner to develop a brand new Nordic skiing program for the winter season. Nestled on more than 1,600 acres of private wilderness area in the San Juan Mountain sub-range … Continue reading New Cross Country Ski Area Established in Former Colorado Ghost Town
Lakewood, CO – Ski and snowboard resorts from coast to coast are gearing up for the coming winter with plenty of programs for those who want to learn the sports. January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) when many resorts offer special deals and lessons from professional instructors. The new and improved
Whitefish, MT – Montana’s Whitefish Mountain Resort will enter the 2014/15 ski and snowboard season with the new Flower Point Triple chairlift on the north side of the mountain, and a completed two-year $910,000 renovation to its Base Lodge. The Flower Point triple chairlift will add 200 acres of terrain … Continue Reading ››
