Wiski News

Berry second in Nikita Chickita Swiss Tour

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000

L-R: Léa Klaue, Domitilla Mattei and Laura Berry© Alba PardoIn spite of the storm 11 girls took part in the last qualifying round of the NIKITA CHICKITA SWISS TOUR. The event took place in the snowpark of Crans-Montana (VS) on Saturday March 6th. Because of the bad weather the event took ....

Big Snowfalls Return to Ski Resorts Around the World

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports

Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK - Fresh snow has fallen across much of Europe and North America in the past few days with many resorts in the Alps and the Pyrenees reporting at least 30cm (a foot) of new snow. The snowfall is continuing today with more fresh snow across both continents.

Jenny Jones is through to the X Games slopestyle final

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Day one of the X Games and the morning dawned a bit grey and flat. But that didn't deter us - elimination rounds for the women's snowboard slopestyle were up first and the girls weren't messing around...

Jenny Jones is through to the X Games slopestyle final

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Riesch Hangs on With Win in World Cup Finals Downhill

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany - Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn started the wrap up of her 2010 World Cup ski season with yet another podium as she took second during the downhill at Audi FIS World Cup Finals in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Wednesday. Maria Riesch of Germany took the win, closing the gap on Vonn in the World Cup overall standings.

Ride with Seth Wescott, Jam to Jazz This Week at Brighton

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Brighton, UT - Olympic Snowboard Cross Champion Seth Wescott is coming to Brighton this Friday. Get a photo and autograph from the champ, or attend one of the day's free Snowboard Cross clinics to help promote the sport.

North Carolina's Sugar Mountain to Host Easter Egg Hunt on Ski Slopes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Sugar Mountain, NC - On Sunday, March 21st, Sugar Mountain Resort will host its fourth annual Easter egg hunt on the slopes. A "golden egg" containing a 2010-11 season pass will be scattered among hundreds of plastic eggs spread over the lower portion of the ski area's Lower Flying Mile slope.

Jenny Jones qualifies in first place at Winter X Games, Tignes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:00 +0000

The UK's Jenny Jones has just qualified in 1st place to go through to the six women slopestyle final on Friday at 11.30am. Jenny Jones, today's top female Snowboard Slopestyle elims competitor, qualified with a whopping score of 96.33. Her run included three straight airs, two 3s and a backside ....

MK park for this week

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:54:00 +0000

Here's the SNO!zone Milton Keynes park for this Thursday and Friday.

The action from Euro X Games

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:00 +0000

The first ever European X Games is happening in Tignes as we speak. The best skiers and snowboarders in the world will be battling it out for X Games gold from the 10th – 12th March. MPORA are the official online partners for the event meaning we get the official highlights 24hrs before anyone ....

Maverix go skiing

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:00 +0000

From day one Maverix has been planning to move into the freestyle ski arena. That is why we named our company Maverix Snow Camp rather than Maverix Snowboard Camps. The key for us was making sure we had a solid product and the right staff to take this section of the business forward. Now with a ....

Hemel park for Friday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:35:00 +0000

Here's the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre park for this Friday.

Sheffield Ski Village stamps its authority on the UK freestyle scene

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:27:00 +0000

While other UK dry slopes struggle with changing times, Sheffield Ski Village are developing their facilities and looking forward to a bright 2010. From being selected as one of 10 Snowsport England priority facilities, to purchasing the only permanent airbag in the UK and showcasing home grown ....

Rowan Coultas will go to the X Games

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000

TSA thanks to everyone who voted for Rowan Coultas. Due to the overwhelming response, Rowan will now be going to compete at the Euro X Games. 12 year old snowboarder Rowan was selected as one of the finalist in the Quiksilver Radar programme. After qualifying in Switzerland his entry video went ..

The history of snowboarding - part 2

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:21:00 +0000

Check out the second breakout from the first TV Show on the 09/10 TTR Bundle: Ever wondered how snowboarding became one of the biggest winter sports? This is story of Snowboarding, the people who progressed it, and genesis of the Swatch TTR World Snowboarding Tour. This part takes you right the way ..

Natives teams up with Scratch DJs and Trespass for Brits party night

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +0000

It's just under two weeks until the biggest event on the British snowsports calendar kicks off - the Brits will be in Laax from Sunday 21st to 28th March, and Natives will be there to bring you all the action...

Pats Peak Raises $19,000 to Support Families Fighting Childhood Cancer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Henniker, NH - Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend at Pats Peak, held Feb. 27-28, raised nearly $19,000, providing much needed support for New Hampshire families who have a child battling cancer. This is the 10th Year of the Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event at the southern New Hampshire ski area. Throughout the past ten years, the event has raised more the $175,000 for the lifeline to help New Hampshire families.

Spring Spirit Fills Quebec's Le Massif

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Petite-Rivière-St.-François (QC), Canada - – Quebec's Le Massif de Charlevoix is proposing a month of festive events to close out the ski and snowboard season at the resort northeast of Quebec City. Friendly competition, sports challenges, gastronomy, and food tastings with free après ski performances will fill the ski area's Spring Spirit celebration, which will run from March 20 to April 11.

Snow-Search Japan book offer SCUK members 30% discount!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:11:00 +0000

Snow-search Japan is the first book in a new series which explore countries in more depth than ever before. It also heralds a change in direction for WSG Media, from previously covering just snowboarding to including skiing as well. The book has been designed for travellers who are visiting ....

Ski Utah Honors Local Media

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Park City, UT - Ski Utah held its annual media appreciation day last Friday. The day started with a wonderful morning of powder skiing at Park City Mountain Resort featuring 17 inches of "The Greatest Snow on Earth." After skiing, local media were treated to a delicious lunch at the world's only slopeside gastro-distillery, Hight West Distillery in Park City, where awards were presented to the Journalist of the Year, Harriet Wallis, and Weather Enthusiast of the Year, Brett Benson.

Winter Park gets 16 inches of snow - our Rep goes wild

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Averages of 16 inches of snow overnight happens all the time on the West coast of the continental USA, yet 1,000 miles inland, the Rocky Mountains lie. By the time storms arrives the moisture content is generally a quarter...

Winter Park gets 16 inches of snow - our Rep goes wild

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Free Skiing Wednesday for Hybrid Owners at Jiminy Peak

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Hancock, MA - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in western Massachusetts is offering a special for hybrid car owners this Wednesday. Hybrid vehicle owners arriving at the resort before 10 a.m. on Wednesday will receive one free lift ticket for their car load, no matter how many passengers they have. Participants will receive their lift ticket in the parking lot from a Jiminy Peak staff member.

All the latest madness from Serre Chevalier

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Time to breath a sigh of relief. The frightful month of February is finally drawing to a close. The tourists are making their way back to more suitable habitats, and the queues are finally starting to disperse. To make things even more idyllic, the snow is incredible.

Scottish attendance passes 9 year record with two months to go

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Scotland’s five mountain ski areas have been blessed not only by lots of snow this winter, but also more customers than any winter since 2001. Already they have passed 250,000 skier days and this is around two months before the season is expected to end. This total is 100,000 more than last ....

SNO!zone backs The Main Event

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0000

SNO!zone has been announced as one of the main sponsors of the British Universities Snowsports Council’s (BUSC) Main Event 2010. As one of the leading supporters of British snowsports talent, SNO!zone will sponsor the finals of both the skier cross and boarder cross events for the second time ....

Bode Miller Out for Remainder of Ski Season

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:00 +0000

Park City, UT - After skiing with injuries nearly all winter, five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller, who skied to an inspiring gold medal in the Olympic super combined, will miss the remainder of the World Cup ski season in order to focus on recouping his health.

Okemo to Host Ross Powers Snowboard Camp

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Ludlow, VT - Olympic gold medalist and snowboarding legend Ross Powers, and his posse of pro riders, will be at Vermont's Okemo Mountain Resort March 22 through 24 for the annual Ross Powers Snowboard Camp. This three-day snowboard camp is open to intermediate and advanced riders who can handle fast-paced training and riding. Proceeds from the Camp benefit the Ross Powers Foundation, a non-profit organization for athletes with financial need.

SPECTACULAR FINAL OF THE 3STAR SHRED DOWN AUSTRIAN MASTERS 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:37:00 +0000

Last weekend Westendorf once more became the unofficial snowboard capital of Austria. The offical...

Castleford park for this week

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +0000

Here's the SNO!zone Castleford park for this Thursday and Friday.

Chill Factore park for this week

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Here’s the Chill Factore park and park opening times for this week. Wednesday: 6pm - 11pm – Click here to book. Thursday: Subvert Academy only. Friday: 6pm - 11pm – Click here to book.

2010 Burton US Open brings Olympic snowboarders to Vermont

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Shaun White, Peetu Piiroinen, Scotty Lago, Hannah Teter and Kelly Clark all to compete. The 28th annual US Open Snowboarding Championships will once again host thousands of fans and many of the world’s top snowboarders for a weekend of slopestyle, rail jam and halfpipe competitions. Taking ....

2010 BURTON US OPEN BRINGS OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDERS TO STRATTON

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:19:00 +0000

The 28th annual US Open Snowboarding Championships will once again host thousands of fans and many...

Seven British Skiers Preparing for Start of Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Vancouver, Canada - ParalympicsGB has selected six sit-skiers and one visually-impaired skier to compete in the Xth Paralympic Winter Games that begin on Friday in Vancouver.

Get More From The Mountain: Heliskiing, Airboarding, Snowkiting

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The Alps offer everything from extreme sports like heliskiing, airboarding, and snowkiting to husky sleigh rides and a relaxing round of snowgolf.

More From The Mountain: Adrenalin Sports, Sleigh Rides, Snowgolfing

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The Alps offer everything from extreme sports like heliskiing, airboarding, and snowkiting to husky sleigh rides and a relaxing round of snowgolf.

Weather Scuttles Final Day of Subaru Velocity Challenge Speed Skiing Competition at Sun Peaks

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:10:00 +0000

Sun Peaks (BC), Canada - Facing gusts of wind and a chilly overcast day, event organizers opted to wrap up the 2010 Subaru Velocity Challenge World Cup speed skiing races on Sunday after a racer fell on the track during the second run of the day.

Piiroinen Secures Swatch TTR World Champion Title

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:02:00 +0000

Oslo, Norway - With a first place finish at Sunday's 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge at Tryvann Vinterpark in Oslo, Finland's Peetu Piiroinen earned an unassailable lead in the TTR World Rankings. In two weeks, he will be crowned Swatch TTR World Snowboard Champion at the final 6Star event of the Tour, the Burton U.S. Open.

Shiffrin Takes Second Win at Topolino

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:41:00 +0000

Panarotta, Italy - For the second day in a row 15-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin took a gold medal, winning the giant slalom during the 49th running of the Trofeo Topolino, the world's most prestigious children's ski race.

Vonn and Mancuso 2-3 in Swiss Super G

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:37:00 +0000

Crans Montana, Switzerland - Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn and Olympic silver medalist Julia Mancuso left their mark on Switzerland, going 2-3 in an Audi FIS World Cup super G on Sunday. Switzerland's Dominique Gisin won the race, marking the third World Cup win of her career.

Canada's Erik Guay Wins World Cup Super G Ski Race in Norway

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:29:00 +0000

Kvitfjell, Norway - Canadian Erik Guay, of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, made a mark in his record book Sunday as he took the first World Cup super G win of his ski racing career in Norway. Travis Ganong, of Squaw Valley, Calif., led the way for the U.S. finishing 28th.

Follow the Winter X Games with Natives and ESPN live from Tignes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:08:00 +0000

The Winter X Games are being held for the first time ever in Europe this week, and Natives will be there reporting from the side of the superpipe, the lip of the slopestyle course and the centre of the celebrations...

The Jekyll plays host to the latest Show Love Tour party in Chamonix

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000

It's to the foothills of Mont Blanc this week for the latest installment in the Natives Show Love Tour. Daisy B and Tom bring on a storm in the Jekyll...

Natives launches early bird chalet cookery course

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:06:00 +0000

The early bird catches the worm and all that, so the early job applicant secures the best resort jobs, which is why we've introduced our new Easter chalet cookery course...

Natives launches early bird chalet cookery course

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:06:00 +0000

The early bird catches the worm and all that, so the early job applicant secures the best resort jobs, which is why we've introduced our new Easter chalet cookery course...

Piiroinen wins Oakley Arctic Challenge and secures TTR World Championship

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:50:00 +0000

One of the most impressive snowboard athletes in the world today, Peetu Piiroinen (FIN), reconfirmed his reputation with a first place finish at the coveted 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge. Thousand of fans at Tryvann Vinterpark in Oslo, Norway witnessed a piece of snowboarding history as 21-year old ..

Skis Have Changed Since 1947, Warren Reckons

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000

A few years ago when I was making ski movies, as I did for 55 years, I had three extreme skiers sitting around at lunch. We were talking about the advance in...

Save On Bankso Chalets This Easter

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Save 10 percent in the weeks before and after Easter at a fully-equipped chalet in Bansko.

Vail Launches Spring Savings For Easter Skiers

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Save up to 33 percent on accommodation and lift tickets at Vail's five resorts in California and Colorado this Easter.

Valais Offers Themed Ski And Stay Deals

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Take advantage of special activity stays in Valais with snowshoe walks, fondue evenings or create your own chocolate bunnies.

Les Sybelles Shuttle Takes You Straight To The Slopes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Les Sybelles runs its own direct shuttle service between three airports and the resort to make it easier for guests to get to the resort.

Livigno Revisits The '70s In Free Heel Fest March 20-27

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

A blast from the past: the Free Heel Fest in Livigno brings the 70s back to the slopes with concerts, exhibitions, and competitions.

Filmmakers Compete In Val d'Isere April 19-22

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Keen filmmakers can take part in the International Adventure and Discovery Festival held in Val d'Isere April 19-22.

La Rosière Introduces Themed Ski Weeks In March

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Book a ski holiday in La Rosière to coincide with one of the themed weeks, including Aosta Valley Week and Mountain Trades Week.

£400 Off A Week In Val d'Isere This March

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A chalet stay in Val d'Isere has been reduced from £999 to £599 during a week in March, including flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, and wine.

Save On Spring Skiing In Obergurgl; £559

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Ski Total have released a number of discounts on a week's stay in an Obergurgl, including flights, transfers, accommodation, and meals.

Hit The Pistes For Less In Chatel

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Chatel in the Portes du Soleil ski area is offering a range of deals including accommodation and lift passes.

Alpe d'Huez Launches All-In-One Activity Pass

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Visalp is not your everyday lift pass: it offers access to the pistes as well as more than 40 activities and facilities throughout the resort.

Boyne To Host Brew-Ski, Krazy Days In March

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Boyne Mountain and the Highlands are celebrating the coming of spring with a couple of fun filled March events.

Pink Flamingo Camp At Perfect North Slopes March 20-21

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Perfect North Slope's Pink Flamingo Camp is March 20-21 is for snowboarders. It's one of the best camps around.

SnowBall Pass Now Valid In Pas de la Casa

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The SnowBall Pass discount card has extended its coverage to the resort of Pas de la Casa in Andorra.

Indianhead Has Fun March Events Coming Up

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Indianhead Mountain is celebrating the coming of spring to Michigan's UP with some fun-filled March events. Over 12 feet of snow so far and still counting.

Searchmont Offers March Break Student Pass Deal

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Searchmont Resort is offering an affordable lift and rental package for students on break this month. Check out the lift and lodging packages available in Sault Ste. Marie.

Afton Alps Spring Fling March 13; Plenty Of Activities

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Afton Alps has some family fun events planned for March. Get out and enjoy some of the best conditions of the season.

Powderhorn Offers Freebies, Ski Deals In March

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A tank of gas can get you a free lift ticket at several Colorado resorts.

St. Anton Am Arlberg Celebrates Intersport Spring Festival April 9-11

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Ski and snowboard pros flock to St. Anton am Arlberg to take part in a weekend of ski shows and contests.

Save 15 Percent On Spring Lodging At Tremblant

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Third day of skiing or riding is free.

Val Thorens Rocks The Mountain With Festi'ValTho March 17-19

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Val Thorens celebrates snow and the onset of spring with freestyle competitions and open-air concerts, DJs, and shows.

Bahrke 3rd in Japan Duals

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Inawashiro, Japan - Olympic bronze medalist Shannon Bahrke, of Tahoe City, Calif., took to the podium again Sunday, notching a third place in Japan during a World Cup dual moguls skiing competition riddled with heavy fog and delays. The men's event was canceled.

Bode Miller Olympic Helmet Auction on eBay to Help Cancer Patient

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Franconia, NH - Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller of Franconia, who captured a historic full complement of medals in Vancouver, is auctioning his signed Olympic helmet on eBay to help raise money for Pam Warman, a former U.S. Ski Team technician, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

WINNER OF THE OAKLEY ARCTIC CHALLENGE PEETU PIIROINEN SECURES SWATCH TTR WORLD CHAMPION TITLE

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:00 +0000

One of the most impressive snowboard athletes in the world today, Peetu Piiroinen (FIN),...

Vonn and DeGeneres Team to Help Haiti

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Vail, CO - Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) has teamed with TV host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres to continue the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti by auctioning a signed pair of skis and poles on eBay.

SheJumps Launches Second Season of Teaching Utah Teens to Ski

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Alta, UT - SheJumps, a Salt Lake City-based non-profit, is launching its second season of (S)heJumps Into the Canyon: Empowering SLC Teens in the Wasatch. SheJumps is working with Salt Lake City Boys and Girls Clubs to teach 20-plus teens who wouldn’t have a chance otherwise how to ski over four weekends this March.

Far-Flung Ski Destinations: The Northern Hemisphere

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

From North Africa to the Far East, there is a huge choice of places to ski away from the well known resorts of Europe and North America.

Sweden's Baginski Wins Women's Speed 1 in Speed Skiing World Cup Race in Canada

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:57:00 +0000

Sun Peaks (BC), Canada - With a speed of 161.07 km/h, Linda Baginski of Sweden won the Women's Speed 1 Category in the second FIS World Cup race at the Subaru Velocity Challenge at Sun Peaks on Saturday. Karine Dubouchet-Revol from France came in second place with 159.96 km/h and Jennifer Romano from Italy took third place at 159.93 km/h.

Guenther, March Win World Cup Alpine Snowboarding in Moscow

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:53:00 +0000

Moscow, Russia - Austria's Doris Guenther and Aaron March of Italy have won the second parallel slalom of the 2010 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup season, held on a giant metal ramp in the Russian capital.

Manninen Wins in Finland

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:31:00 +0000

Lahti, Finland - Hannu Manninen of Finland took the win in Saturday's nordic combined World Cup skiing competition, edging out Austria's Felix Gottwald and French skier Jason Lamy Chappuis, in Finland.

Teller Tops U.S. in Ski Cross

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:30:00 +0000

Branas, Sweden - U.S. athlete John Teller, of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., had a landmark day on the World Cup Saturday, finishing 11th to mark a career best ski cross finish in Sweden.

Cuche Wins in Norway to Take Downhill Title

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:27:00 +0000

Kvitfjell, Norway - Switzerland's Didier Cuche marked down his fifth World Cup victory this season on Saturday, winning the men's downhill in Norway. Steven Nyman, of Heber City, Utah, led for the U.S., finishing 30th.

Randall Leads U.S. World Cup Cross Country Ski Racers in Finland

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:19:00 +0000

Lahti, Finland - World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall, of Anchorage, Alaska, got back into the World Cup cross country ski season Saturday, leading the U.S. in 24th during the women's 15K and men's 30K pursuits in Finland.

Vonn Locks Third Straight Downhill Ski RacingTitle

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0000

Crans Montana, Switzerland - Olympic downhill gold medalist Lindsey Vonn locked up her third consecutive Audi FIS Alpine World Cup downhill title Saturday with her sixth win in the discipline this season. The victory also marks Vonn's 10th World Cup win this year to set a new American single season record. It also ties her with Bode Miller of Franconia, N.H., with 32 career World Cup victories, the most of any American.

World Cup Moguls Skiing Postponed in Japan

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:11:00 +0000

Inawashiro, Japan - Heavy fog forced the delay of the World Cup moguls skiing competition in Japan on Saturday. Organizers plan to run the event Sunday morning prior to the dual moguls event scheduled for the day.

Italy's Origone Snatches First at Speed Skiing World Cup at Sun Peaks

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Sun Peaks (BC), Canada - Subaru Velocity Challenge racers competed in the semi-finals and first FIS World Cup speed skiing race at Sun Peaks Resort under bright sunshine on Friday.

French Nordic Combined Skier Lamy Chappuis Wins Overall World Cup Title

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:57:00 +0000

Lahti, Finland - Norway's Magnus Moan was looking for retribution Friday, winning a nordic combined World Cup skiing competition in Finland fresh from the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Moan was followed in second place by Finland's Hannu Manninen, and Tino Edelmann of Germany was third. France's Jason Lamy Chappuis finished the season atop the nordic combined standings.

Vonn Unofficially Clinches Combined Title

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:54:00 +0000

Crans Montana, Switzerland - Olympic downhill gold medalist Lindsey Vonn unofficially clinched the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup super combined title Friday after the third and final race of the 2010 season was canceled due to high winds.

PIIROINEN AND BANG WIN ARCTIC CHALLENGE SEMI FINALS

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Today, we saw the semi finals of the 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge on the Tryvann Vinterpark...

FRENCH WERE THE SHINING LIGHT OF THE NESCAFÉ CHAMPS 2010

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:12:00 +0000

The snow and the fog didn’t get the best of the very motivated snowboarders in the finals of the...

Thirty Olympians Prepare for ESPN’s First Winter X Games Europe

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Tignes, France - Winter X Games Europe, to be held this coming week in Tignes, will welcome 150 world-class athletes, including 30 past and present Olympians. In the first Winter X Games held outside the United States, athletes will vie for gold in eight events, including Men's and Women's Snowboard SuperPipe and Men's and Women's Snowboard Slopestyle.

TORSTEIN HORGMO QUALIFIES IN FIRST AT THE OAKLEY ARCTIC CHALLENGE PREQUALIS

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:36:00 +0000

This Friday, the 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge (TAC) saw 32 of snowboarding’s best slopestyle...

Schweitzer Stomp Games and Grom Stomp Return with New Event

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer's Stomp Games is back this year with a new event and Schweitzer's Grom Stomp, open to skiers and snowboarders under 12, is making a return after a successful premiere year.

Sugarloaf to Welcome Home Two-Time Olympic Champion Snowboarder Seth Wescott

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Carrabassett Valley, ME - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist snowboarder Seth Wescott will receive a hero's welcome when he returns to his home at Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley this Saturday, following his thrilling come from behind victory in the Vancouver Olympics. The homecoming celebration will kick off the "VISA Seth Wescott Ride With Me Tour," which will see Wescott traveling across the nation to celebrate his Olympic victory and to share his passion for the sport of snowboarding.

A trip down memory lane in Alpe d'Huez for the Show Love Tour

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:55:00 +0000

It's back to back parties for our events manager Simon - this time it's a trip down memory lane for him in the latest stop of the Show Love Tour in Alpe d'Huez...

End of season sale starts at TSA tomorrow

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:55:00 +0000

Kicking off tomorrow (6th March) The Snowboard Asylum will go into full blown end of the season SALE, we have huge savings of up to 30% OFF snowboard hardware and up to 50% OFF clothing. Check out these massive discounts by heading down to your nearest TSA store or simply go online to shop at our ....

Far-Flung Ski Destinations: The Southern Hemisphere

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The southern hemisphere gives avid skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to ski throughout the summer months.

Sprits Rise at New Gastro-Distillery in Park City

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:00:00 +0000

by Marc Guido

Park City, UT - A state that many ill-informed out-of-towners mistakenly believe is dry may not seem a logical location to build the world's first ski-in, ski-out microdistillery and restaurant. But that's precisely what has taken place just below the Town Lift at the base of Park City Mountain Resort's Quittin' Time ski run.

Three U.S. Podiums at Telemark World Cup in Colorado

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Silverthorne, CO - While the world was glued to their televisions watching the Olympic Games last week, the best Telemark ski racers in the world gathered in Colorado to compete at the highest level of their sport. Fifty-two racers representing 12 nations raced three races in Steamboat Springs and then moved to Keystone for four more days of racing.

Windham Mountain Ski Area to Attempt World Record Torchlight Parade Saturday

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Windham, NY - Windham Mountain, in the Catskill Mountains south of Albany, N.Y., is going to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest torchlight parade on its ski slopes at dusk this Saturday, around 6 p.m.

Parade in Saranac Lake Friday to Honor Area Olympians

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Saranac Lake, NY - On Friday, the Village of Saranac Lake, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Women's Civic Chamber and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), will honor several of the area's athletes who competed in February's XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver with a parade beginning at 4 p.m. The parade route is scheduled to start at the corner of Olive St. and Broadway and make its way to the Town of Harrietstown Town Hall on Main St.

Plain Lazy offer SCUK members 10% discount!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000

We know that you love buming off on your seasons as much as you love your vin-chaud on the mountain side. So we are offering SCUK members a great 10% off to help you get the lazy vibe whether out there for a long-weekend or a long-season. You claim the offer on any full price products whether ....

Kamikaze offer SCUK members 10% discount on their clothing range!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Kamikaze Boarding has risen from the waves of Brighton in 2008 to create fresh inspired clothing to the planet without causing disruption to the environment - We are an ethical brand that is constantly evolving to bring the latest designs that also happen to provide environmentally conscious ....

Nation's Team Event at 2010 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals to Try New Format

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Oberhofen, Switzerland - The Nations' Team Event in Alpine Skiing will pilot a new format at the climax to the season, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals 2010. Following the proposal of the FIS Alpine Executive Board, the event will be staged in a parallel format on the Kandahar slope in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on March 14.

Weekly world snow report

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Little fresh snow in the Alps, but big dumps in the US, Scotland and Scandinavia. www.Skiinfo.co.uk reports that there has been little fresh snowfall in the alps in recent days, and in some cases some unwanted warm temperatures and even rain. However in most cases the accumulated snow to date ....

World Cup Snowboarding's First Ever Parallel Slalom On a Ramp This Saturday in the Russian Capital

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:00 +0000

Moscow, Russia - Just one week after the conclusion of the Olympic parallel giant slalom comptitions, it's again time for the carving specialists on the 2010 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup tour to put on the best wax, sharpen their edges and find the fastest line – but this time on unknown terrain. For the first time ever in World Cup history, Moscow hosts a parallel slalom on a massive ramp built right in the middle of the city this Saturday.

WORLD NO. 2 PODLADTCHIKOV (SUI) AT THE 4STAR NESCAFÉ CHAMPS

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:01:00 +0000

On the 5th to the 7th of March 2010 it is time for the 4Star Nescafé Champs Leysin, an event that...

U.S. Paralympic Ski Team Named

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Colorado Springs, CO - Paralympic gold medalists Allison Jones (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Chris Devlin-Young (Campton, N.H.) and Stephani Victor (Park City, Utah) highlight a group of 30 athletes announced by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) that will make up the U.S. Team set to compete at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 12-21, with skiing events taking place in nearby Whistler.

Little New Snow on Ski Slopes in Alps as Big Storms Bury North American Resorts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:51:00 +0000

by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports

Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK - There has been little fresh snowfall in recent days across the Alps, and in some cases unwanted warm temperatures and even rain. In most cases, however, the accumulated snowfall thus far this season has led to pleasant ski conditions over the past week in Europe. To the north of the continent, heavy snow has continued to fall over Scotland and Scandinavia, while in the East it has been unseasonably warm, leading to difficult conditions for skiers in Bulgaria. On the other side of the Atlantic, recent snowfall across eastern North America has brought their season snowfall totals back to near normal levels as storms deepen base levels along the West Coast as well.

Parks for Milton Keynes this week

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:11:00 +0000

Here are the SNO!zone Milton Keynes parks for tonight, tomorrow's SNO!storm and Park Strife on Saturday evening. SNO!storm Park Strife

WIN free tickets to Sophie Ellis Bextor at the Little World Festival in Meribel

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:45:00 +0000

Win a pair of tickets to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Little World festival in Meribel - For seven, fun-filled days in the magnificent French Alps, the Feeling will curate more than 30 separate events...

Facebook call to get Wycombe indoor slope constructed

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:46:00 +0000

A new Facebook group has been created calling for the go ahead for a long-delayed new indoor ski facility at Wycombe summit near London to go ahead. The group has attracted several thousand supporters. Founder Melanie Codling was surprised by just how popular her Facebook initiative is. “The ....

Southern Freestyle Series

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:57:00 +0000

The Southern Freestyle Series kicks off in May with events at Bracknell, Warmwell and Chatham.

First European X Games live on ESPN

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:29:00 +0000

ESPN are today proud to announce that the first Winter X Games event to be held outside of the United States will be broadcast live from Europe in March. All competition finals from ESPN Winter X Games Europe Tignes will be shown live and exclusive from 10th - 12th March 2010 on ESPN and ESPN HD. ..

The history of snowboarding - part 1

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:24:00 +0000

Check out the latest breakout from the first TV Show on the 09/10 TTR Bundle: Ever wondered how snowboarding became one of the biggest winter sports? This is story of Snowboarding, the people who progressed it, and genesis of the Swatch TTR World Snowboarding Tour. Taking you through from Sherman ....

Paralympic Ski Racers Are Every Bit the Athletes as Their Able-Bodied Counterparts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:22:00 +0000

by Kevin Gawenus

Aspen, CO - An odd sounding whirrrrr goes past, and I snap my head around to look. I had just repositioned myself on the race course and was still fiddling with my camera, when out of the corner of my eye I see an athlete whip past me on his way down the course. I think to myself that these guys are really flying and taking risks, but then again, what did I expect? These are some of the fastest skiers you'll ever meet. And most of them here at the World Cup Finals in Aspen will soon head to the Olympics.

WIN free tickets to the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Love adventure? Love films? Then get yourself along to the Showroom cinema in Sheffield from 12 to 14 March for the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival...

Jib Jam park for SnowDome this Saturday

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Here's the Tamworth SnowDome park for this Saturday's Jib Jam.

How to keep your job in St Anton

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +0000

Our Natives Rep in St Anton Duncan has had a busy month - here, he shares his wisdom on upping your chances on still having a job by the end of the season...

Burton Super Demo Tour, Stash Gathering Coming to Killington

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Killington, VT - The Burton Super Demo Tour is rolling into Vermont's Killington Resort March 12 to 14, just in time for the Burton Stash Gathering, an event designed by organizers to encompass the spirit and attitude of snowboarding.

Over 1000 metres of vertical now possible in Scotland

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:02:00 +0000

It's now possible to notch up over 1000 metres of vertical at Nevis by riding back to the car park. Our Scotland reporter Jamie Gunn reports from the epic weekend...

Snowsport England spends on getting Brits on to indoor snow

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +0000

Snowsport England has announced that it is to receive £985,000 of Government and National Lottery funding to get more people skiing and snowboarding in high quality environments. Manchester’s Chill Factore is one of the venues set to benefit from the funding. In the past year, more than 1,500 ....

Ski Everest Challenge returns to Glasgow

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:41:00 +0000

After a two year break, July 24th 2010 sees the return of the Ski Everest Challenge to SNO!zone, Scotland’s indoor snow slope at Xscape, Braehead, Glasgow. Challengers register for the event at a cost of £20 then obtain a minimum of £50 sponsorship for Cancer Research UK. Individuals are ....

US Xanadu rumbles on

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0000

The ultimate success or failure of the giant Xanadu complex in New Jersey, which incorporates North America’s only constructed (if not open) indoor snow centre, continues to rumble on. On the one hand media reports that the State of New Jersey may be considering seizing the land on which the ‘....

New downhill sliding experience

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:35:00 +0000

A new type of slope, described as a ‘creek surfing system’ has been launched by inventor Czintos Csongor. Named ‘Sineride,’ Mr Csongor believes that, “Truly this is the first real alternative of summer skiing.” Explaining why Sineride is better than other summer sliding options, Mr Csongor ....

Workers Challenge Big Air in St Anton next week

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:54:00 +0000

Put down your scrubbing brush, stop your hard work - the Workers Challenge is coming to St Anton next week, Thursday 11 March. Following the team dual slalom in Meribel and the Mini Olympics...

Chile's Ski Resorts Sustain Only Minor Quake Damage; Ski Season Full Steam Ahead

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Chile's ski resorts were rattled by the massive earthquake, but not seriously damaged.

Snowboarder Death at Mammoth Mountain Under Investigation

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:31:00 +0000

Mammoth Mountain, CA - The Mono County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating the death of a snowboarder that occurred at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area on Saturday.

Chill Factore park for this Friday

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Here's the Chill Factore park for this Friday.

Vote for little shredder Tomski in the Quiksilver Radar

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:28:00 +0000

Help homegrown Chill Factore snowboarder Thomas Robinson, aka Tomski, win a place at the European Winter X-Games as part of the Quiksilver Radar competition. 9 year old Tomski only took up the sport 7 months ago with the aim of tackling a hip disorder which made it difficult for him to continue ....

Learn to Take Ski and Snowboard Photos This Thursday in Salt Lake City

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Salt Lake City, UT - Ski Utah, in partnership with Salt Lake City camera store Pictureline, is inviting the public to join in an educational evening featuring acclaimed Utah ski and snowboard photographers, Dan Campbell and Steven Lloyd, as they show off their works, and share the secrets of how they create and market their award winning images this Thursday evening. Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join in this free evening of learning how to capture "The Greatest Snow on Earth" with a camera.

3STAR SHRED DOWN AUSTRIAN MASTERS BRINGS TOGETHER THE NATIONAL SNOWBOARD ELITE

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Last weekend the best Austrian freestyle snowboarders again fought it out for the crown at the...

Schweitzer Hosts CAN DO Multiple Sclerosis Vertical Express for MS

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Sandpoint, ID - Skiing and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are rarely mentioned together in the same sentence, but on Saturday, March 13, Skiing and MS will not only be mentioned, they will actually merge for a single cause during the CAN DO Multiple Sclerosis 2010 Vertical Express for MS, formerly known as the Jimmy Heuga Vertical Express, at Idaho's Schweitzer Mountain.

The Show Love Tour packs out Les Deux Alpes

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:51:00 +0000

Our events manager Simon battles the weather to bring the Show Love Tour to the southern Alps - first stop, Les Deux Alpes...

Results from Nikita Chickita USA

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000

Nikita Chickita USA 2010 went down on Saturday February 20th at Brighton, Utah. What lay ahead was a super fun day and everyone who made it had a great time. A total of 46 girls showed up to be part of this year’s event and some amazing riding led to the following shredsters making the finals: .. ..

Pico Teams Up with American Cancer Society for Hope on the Slopes This Saturday

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Killington, VT - This Saturday, Vermont's Pico Mountain ski area will host "Hope on the Slopes," an event designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society, and raise awareness of healthy activities and lifestyles.

NESCAFÉ CHAMPS LEYSIN 2010- A WORLD-CLASS HALFPIPE COMPETITION

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:21:00 +0000

The resort of Leysin in the French-speaking part of Switzerland is ready to welcome the world’s...

40 Teams to Compete During the First Coors Light St.-Sauveur Challenge Ski Film Competition

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

St.-Sauveur-des-Monts (QC), Canada - Bite Size Entertainment, Coors Light and Quebec's Mont St.-Sauveur ski area on Monday announced the first edition of the Coors Light St.-Sauveur Challenge, an on-mountain ski and snowboard film competition. The challenge will feature teams of two people, one rider and one filmmaker, utilizing any terrain on Mont St.-Sauveur and Mont Avila over the course of three days in order to create the most unique and original three-minute video.

Hemel park for Friday

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:47:00 +0000

Here's The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead park for this Friday. They're not 100% sure that "Double Ribby T" will work up the top there, but we wish them luck with it!

Jamie Nicholls does good in Italy

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:53:00 +0000

After we reported on the winners of the 5 Star TTR Burn River Jump last week, we didn't really say anything about the amazing performance of the UK's Jamie Nicholls at the event in Italy. During the slopestyle event, Jamie qualified in 1st position in his heat with a cab 9, a backside double ....

Can Piiroinen secure second TTR title at Oakley Arctic Challenge?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:21:00 +0000

The 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge (TAC) is set to take place in Oslo, Norway March 5th-7th 2010 with an impressive rider list that will be sure to create some intense competition. The legendary event has, throughout its existence, created stars and constantly pushed snowboarding to develop and ....

Chamonix hosts the Show Love Tour tomorrow

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0000

The Show Love Tour rocks up to Chamonix this week - if you're yet to experience one of our fabulous free parties, here's your chance. It costs nada to come along, and there's freebies and fun throughout the evening...

CAN PIIROINEN SECURE HIS SECOND CONSECUTIVE TTR WORLD CHAMPION TITLE ALREADY AT TAC?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000

The 6Star Oakley Arctic Challenge (TAC) is set to take place in Oslo, Norway March 5th-7th 2010...

Whiteout: Italy Dominates European Snow Forecasts

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

The top 14 snowiest resorts in Europe are all in Italy this week: 38-66cm of fresh snow is expected by Thursday.

The North Face Masters of Snowboarding Series Concludes at Kirkwood

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Kirkwood, CA - The final stop of The North Face Masters of Snowboarding (TNF Masters) took place this weekend in the permanently closed "Cirque" at California's Kirkwood Mountain Resort, with Aaron Robinson and Shannan Yates walking away winners.

Tahoe's SnowFest Kicks Off Friday with Fireworks

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Olympic Valley, CA - North Lake Tahoe's SnowFest kicks off this Friday at Squaw Valley USA's Opening Night Ceremonies, with laser show, torchlight parade and fireworks display. The 29th annual 10-day winter carnival continues through Sunday, March 14 at a variety of venues around the northern shore of the lake.

YouthFest 2010 Comes To Pats Peak

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Henniker, NH - New Hampshire's Pats Peak ski area is hosting YouthFest 2010 this Friday through Sunday, a Boston Ski Party and Youth Enrichment Services-sponsored effort to support the race training of next generation Olympic champions.

Battle on to save Midlothian Ski Centre

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0000

The elderly Midlothian ski centre above Edinburgh is facing closure as the local council in the area struggles to fund the dry ski slope, which opened in 1965. Originally known as Hillend, the slope is one of Europe’s largest and longest at more than 400m. It is one of the few artificial ....

CairnGorm Mountain attempts kilted World Record

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0000

Kilted Ski PatrolCairnGorm Mountain ski area above Aviemore in Scotland is attempting to set a world record for the largest number of kilted skiers/boarders skiing/boarding down a piste at once. The attempt will take place on Saturday 6th March at 11am and all money raised will be split between ....

Can Jenny Jones win another Gold for Britain at the Euro X Games?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Next week sees Winter X Games, the legendary U.S. winter action sports event, come to Europe for the first time. Competing for Britain will be top snowboarder Jenny Jones, hoping to win another gold medal following her win at the recent U.S. event. Can she do it again? Find out by watching all the ....

Castleford parks for this week

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:25:00 +0000

Here are the park for this week at SNO!zone Castleford. On Wednesday, they host their BUISC event, which is not open to the general public. About half the slope will still be open for recreational riding on Wednesday.

The Highlander approaches

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:01:00 +0000

The first date for the Snowsport Scotland Highlander is approaching and with conditions as great as they are in Scotland just now it should be a great day out if mother nature continues to play the game. The parks are coming on nicely at all the resorts and with more snow forecast they should just ....

Weibrecht Parades Through Lake Placid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Lake Placid, NY - Andrew Weibrecht brought his Olympic medal back to his hometown in settings befitting a hard-charging super G bronze medalist: riding atop a fire truck in a snowstorm along a jam-packed Main Street in the Olympic village of Lake Placid.

Vail Renames Ski Run for Lindsey Vonn

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Vail, CO - In recognition of her many achievements in ski racing and that she represents Vail's first-ever Olympic gold medal, Vail Resorts has renamed a ski trail on Vail Mountain after U.S. racer Lindsey Vonn.

Kearney Tours Schools With Gold Medal

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Norwich, VT - Olympic champion Hannah Kearney brought her moguls skiing gold medal home to Norwich on Friday, parading through two separate towns where she attended school as a youth.

Sugar Bowl Hosts Jam for the Cure Sunday

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Norden, CA - California's Sugar Bowl ski resort is teaming up with Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) and The HERA Foundation for the third annual Jam for the Cure this Sunday. The resort will be holding a rail jam in the Switching Yard Terrain Park, with all entry fees from the event going toward finding a cure for breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Alta's Idle-Free Efforts Gain Ground

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Alta, UT - The Alta Environmental Center, along with partners Town of Alta, Friends of Alta, and Alta Community Enrichment, have reached new heights with the Idle Free Utah campaign since joining in 2008. Initial efforts to reduce vehicle pollution in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon began with a joint purchase for Idle Free car decals to supply to the public free of charge. Since then the partners increased their efforts to create a comprehensive and consistent program of awareness with posters, Alta Ski Area employee education and newsletters.

Bridger Bowl to Increase Capacity of New Chairlift

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Bozeman, MT - After earlier this month announcing a new triple chairlift to replace both its Deer Park and Bridger lifts, albeit with a lower uphill capacity than the two lifts it's replacing, officials at Montana's Bridger Bowl ski area have now approved additional expenditures to allow for greater uphill capacity and the ability to move 20 percent more riders up the mountain (1,800 people per hour) compared to the 1,500 people per hour originally announced.

Celebrate St. Paddy's Night At Kaprun Castle March 20

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Enjoy line dancing, whiskey tastings, Irish folk tunes, and bagpipe music at Kaprun Castle on St. Patrick's Night, March 20.

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