Palmerton, PA – A skier from Washington State died on Wednesday of injuries sustained in a crash at Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain ski area. The Lehigh County Coroner says that Heo Hyunki, 35, of Tacoma died of blunt force trauma to the head. He was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Hyunki had been skiing … Continue reading Skier Dies of Injuries from Blue Mountain Crash
Tannersville, PA – After two years’ construction time and a $163 million budget, Camelback’s new Aquatopia waterpark (the largest ski-in/ski-out structure of its kind in the U.S.) and 453-suite lodge were successfully put through their paces over the recent sold-out MLK holiday weekend – crowning the 52-year-old resort’s transition from a daytrip visit into an overnight, year-round destination. Located … Continue reading Camelback: Family Fun That’s 100% Winterized
Hunter, NY – After adding Hunter Mountain to its portfolio on Monday, Peak Resorts acted swiftly to ensure season passholders at the Catskills resort felt welcome to the family. The company has announced that all Hunter Mountain season passes would be valid at its flagship resort, Mount Snow in southern Vermont, every day but Saturdays through … Continue reading In Wake of Hunter Mountain Purchase, Peak Resorts Announces Reciprocal Pass Benefits
Burlington, VT – Burton Snowboards has announced a new traveling snowboard tour called the Burton Qualifiers, an all-new contest series debuting this winter with seven stops throughout North America. This free series will be open to all riders with a $10,000 cash purse up for grabs, as well as the opportunity to win a spot to compete in the … Continue reading Burton Announces New Qualifiers Snowboard Contest Series
Seven Springs, PA – A county judge has ruled against a Pennsylvania couple, denying their request to close a seasonal road that crosses most of Seven Springs’ ski terrain. Last week, Fayette County Judge Nancy Vernon denied the request of Gabriel and Gloria Hudock of Canonsburg, Penn., to issue an injunction forcing the township to keep … Continue reading Judge Denies Injunction That Would Have Closed Most of Seven Springs
Park City, UT – The U.S. Revolution Tour has announced its 12th season, with a four-stop tour for freeskiing and snowboarding. Existing U.S. Revolution Tour partners Copper Mountain (Colo.), Mammoth Mountain (Calif.) and Seven Springs Mountain Resort (Penn.) are back for the 2015-16 season along with first time resort partner Winter Park (Colo.). The 2015-16 season offers more … Continue reading 2015-16 Revolution Tour Schedule Announced
Wildwood, MO – Peak Resorts, owner or operator of 13 ski resorts in the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S., this week announced that it has reached an agreement with a group of banks led by Royal Banks of Missouri for a $15 million line of credit to fund acquisitions. The agreement with Royal Banks of Missouri includes an … Continue reading Peak Resorts Opens Line of Credit to Fund Acquisitions
