Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ski Michigan (Ski Press)-Michigan ski areas boast a combined total of 42 ski areas with over 200 chairlifts, 840 runs and 40 terrain parks. Mickey MacWilliams, Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) executive director, says there something for everyone on Michigan ski slopes and trails. With the high...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Boulder, Colo. (Ski Press)-Skram Media has reached an agreement to purchase the Mountain Gazette from GSM Media, LLC, of Paonia, Colorado. Skram Media will also own the magazine website mountaingazette.com. e are very excited about the acquisition of Mountain Gazette. It an iconic mountain magazine, and it...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Backcountry Film Series Starts Boulder, Colo. (Ski Press)-Tonight is the first Front Range event in the 2008 Backcountry Film Series! The Backcountry Film Series benefits the Backcountry Snowsports Alliance and features two of the highest quality backcountry films to mark the 2008-09 season. Tickets are $10,...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Parrotthead Party at Okemo Ludlow, Vermont (Ski Press)-Searching for that lost shaker of salt or finding that cheeseburger in paradise is going to get a lot easier when Okemo Mountain Resort hosts their second annual end-of-summer Parrotthead Party on Saturday, October 11. Following a performance by J-san and...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Truckee, Calif. (Ski Press)-Northstar Resort has invested more than $15 million in on-mountain and village improvements that will benefit skiers and riders during the 2008-09 winter season. Improvements include the extension of ski trails and the express quad lift on Lookout Mountain-one of the areas of the resort...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Portillo, Chile (Ski Press)-The women's U.S. Alpine Ski Team is brushing up on its Spanish this month as three training groups swarm the Andes in September. The Europa Cup team was first on the ground with World Cup speed and tech teams landing last week. Reigning World Cup overall and downhill champion Lindsey...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Lakewood, Colo. (Ski Press)-Among the most prominent trends noted in the 2008 NSAA National Demographic Study are continued gains in visitation among skiers and riders aged 45 and over. Specifically, since 1997/98, the proportion of visitors aged 45 to 54 has increased from 14.0 percent to 19.9 percent; the proportion...
Monday, September 15, 2008
Whistler reports construction has begun on a renewable energy project that is meant to offset the total annual energy consumption at Whistler Blackcomb. The Fitzsimmons Creek Hydro Project, located entirely within Whistler Blackcombs operating area, will produce 33.5 gigawatt hours of hydro electricity per year...
Monday, September 15, 2008
Snow Falls Above Snowmass Aspen, Colo. (Ski Press)-Talk about window dressing four inches of snow fell in the mountains above Aspen/Snowmass Friday. Ski season is on its way. For more on upcoming events in Aspen, check out the scoop on The Meeting below. Sugarbowl Hires Monson Norden, Calif. (Ski...
Friday, September 12, 2008
Former Alpine Canada Alpin Chief Executive Officer Ken Read will lead Alberta Alpine, filling the position of President, which was vacated by Thomas Grandi who resigned in July to pursue his dream of Olympic gold. The drive, track record of success, passion, and experience of Ken Read builds on the tremendous...
