Fresh News and Events

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, March 1, 2010 - Sunday's gold medal in the men's hockey

Sunday's gold in men's hockey brings Canada's gold medal count to fourteen - the highest of any country in any winter Olympics ever.

Fernie Alpine, BC, Feb 26, 2010 - A highlight of Fernie's

A highlight of Fernie’s winter Griz Days festival is the Dummy Downhill Competition that will enter into its 27th year at Fernie Alpine Resort on Sunday March 7th.  Strictly for fun, this competition features imaginative & hilarious dummies on skis, launching off a gigantic jump beside the Timber Chair.

Mt Buller, Australia, Feb 26, 2010 - Cheers of support could be heard

Cheers of support could be heard in the mountains today as Mt Buller Ambassador Lydia Lassila secured the gold medal for Australia in the women's aerial skiing.

Snowseekers, Whistler Blackcomb, Feb 21, 2010 - From the team @ Snowseekers

Switzerland's Simon Ammann conquered his nerves to win the Olympic Games large hill title on Saturday and become the first ski jumper in history to win four individual golds. The 28-year-old recorded jumps of 144m and 138m for a total of 283.6 points to beat off Poland's Adam Malysz (137m and 133.5m for 269.4pts) and Austria's Gregor Schlierenzauer (130.5m and 136m for 262.2pts).

Snowseekers, Whistler Blackcomb, Feb 21, 2010 - From the team @ Snowseekers

Sweden's Marcus Hellner powered away from his rivals in the home stretch to claim gold in the gruelling men's cross-country 30km pursuit on Saturday.

Treblecone, New Zealand, Feb 17, 2010 - All about season passes

The subject of this Freshline is all about Season passes.  After such a good skiing and riding season last year the good news keeps coming with prices released unchanged from 2009.  The Early bird Adult season passes available are a Five Day Powder Pass for $349, a 10-Day Pass for $599 or an Unlimited Season Pass for $999.

Mountain High, USA, Feb 16, 2010 - The $25,000 Cholula Triple Air returns to Mountain High

The $25,000 Cholula Triple Air returns to Mountain High this Saturday, February 20th, for its 12th straight season.  The Triple Air is the resort’s largest one-day snowboarding competition and participants come from as far away as Utah and Colorado to battle for the enormous prize purse.  Cholula Hot Sauce, Monster Energy, Powder And Sun Ride Shop, and Jarritos Soda have pooled a terrific $25,000 in cash and prizes

Coronet Peak, NZ, Feb 15, 2010 - There will be more fun

There will be more fun for novice skiers and riders on the slopes at New Zealand’s premier ski resort this winter thanks to a significant upgrade of the ‘Big Easy’ novice area which includes a new, state-of-the-art quad chairlift.

The Meadows double chairlift at Coronet Peak will be replaced with a new Leitner-Poma detachable quad chairlift which, for a number of reasons, w

Fernie, BC, Feb 15, 2010 - is getting ready to host

Fernie Alpine Resort is getting ready to host the Smith Optics Fernie Freeski Competition presented by Fresh Sports, taking place from Wednesday February 17 - Sunday February 21.  Athletes will be challenged by Fernie Alpine Resort’s terrain and legendary powder in this 7th annual competition. This is a popular event for both competitors and spectators each season at Fernie Alpine Resort and draws out some serious ski talent.

Sun Valley, ID, Feb 15, 2010 - first Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam

Sun Valley Resort’s first Lunar Eclipse Rail Jam Series will begin Saturday, February 20 at 5 pm on Dollar Mountain.

The Series will consist of a practice session at 5 pm followed by the Jam, 6-8 pm and awards at 8 pm.

Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge will serve BBQ and drinks on the Lodge Terrace.