Fresh News and Events

Deer Valley, USA, November 12, 2009 - Deer Valley kicks off its winter ski season with the excitement

Deer Valley Resort kicks off its winter ski season with the excitement of  the annual Deer Valley Celebrity SkiFest on December 5 and 6, 2009.

Whistler, Canada, November 11, 2009 - The words 'opening day' and 'early'

The words ‘opening day’ and ‘early,’ much like peanut butter and jelly, always go together so well, which is why Whistler Blackcomb is very pleased to announce that Whistler Mountain will open 12 days early, this Saturday, November 14. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Thursday, November 26.

Mother Nature has certainly been kind with a minimum of 70-100 centimetres of snow accumulating over the past seven days.

Nakiska, Canada, November 5, 2009 - Nakiska Ski Resort

Nakiska Ski Resort, Alpine Canada's National Training Centre, will be open to pre-booked Ski Racing Teams on Nov 7th.  The early opening will help training athletes achieve that "Olympic edge", a high priority when hosting Team Canada!  Being less than 100 days out from the Olympic Games, every practice run counts for both Albertan and Canadan athletes training for 2010.

Calgary, Canada, November 4, 2009 - Resorts of the Canadian Rockies proudly introduces

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies proudly introduces the Ski More Card, a brand new loyalty card that offers huge discounts and free days at Fernie Alpine Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, and Nakiska plus discounts at 6 Associate Resorts. The Ski More Card was launched this October and offers skiers and riders the choice to interchangeably receive daily lift ticket discounts and earn free days at any of the three RCR resorts.

Mt. Rose, United States, November 4, 2009 -

Mt. Rose- Ski Tahoe will be opening this weekend with the Flying Jenny lift in operation accessing the Show-Off run. We’re running our lights and offering extended hours skiing for Friday and Saturday only.

Whistler, British Columbia, November 3, 2009 - If you're the type that counts boards

If you’re the type that counts boards in your sleep, rather than sheep, gets uncontrollably giddy at the first sign of snowfall, and has been declared a snow addict by your family physician, then you may want to continue reading.

Burton Snowboards, October 29, 2009 - 'The Good Book' by Burton Snowboards is out now

Burton Snowboards are about to release 'The Good Book' in stores in November. It is their 2009-10 catalogue and really is something special.

Charlotte Pass, Australia, October 19, 2009 - Some forgot to tell Mother Nature

Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that winter is over! Charlotte Pass Ski Resort,
Australia’s highest ski resort has received more than 1 metre of snow since the start
of October.

With so much snow and blue skies this morning, Charlotte Pass Ski Resort operated
the Basin Poma for a few hours for its staff to enjoy the October

Mammoth, California, October 18, 2009 - Skiers and snowboarders lined up

Skiers and snowboarders lined up at chairlifts, sipped hot chocolate and rode down runs Friday on opening day at Mammoth Mountain.

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, October 18, 2009 - The world's best snowboarders and skiers

The world’s best snowboarders and skiers are taking advantage of Cardrona Alpine Resort’s 22ft halfpipe, one of very few in the world currently open, for a private Pre-Olympic Pipe Camp in the lead up to Vancouver 2010.

With the Winter Olympics just around the corner the camp has attracted Olympic medalist Shaun White, X-Games medalist Torah Bright (AUS) as well as top performing snowboarders Crispin Lipscomb (CAN), Ben Mates (AUS), national teams and rep