Fresh News and Events

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, June 23, 2009 - New Zealand's Cardrona Alpine Resort will next month

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (Wednesday June 24, 2009) New Zealand’s Cardrona Alpine Resort will next month welcome snowboarders with physical disabilities from across the globe for the inaugural World Snowboard Federation (WSF) Adaptive Snowboard World Championships.

The WSF Adaptive Snowboard World Championships will consist of a sling-shot Snowboardcross race and will be showcased on July 30 during the 2009 Adaptive Snow Sports Festival and National Cha

Fresh Peaks, June 22, 2009 - The month of May saw an early season

The month of May saw an early season beginning for a couple of lucky resorts in New Zealand marking the beginning of the snow season in the southern hemisphere.

Sun Valley, Idaho, June 22, 2009 - The resort that gave the world the chairlift and probably the hot tub

SkiInfo.com - Sun Valley in Idaho, the resort that gave the world the chairlift and probably the hot tub, will unveil a new gondola next winter.

“The new Gondola on the River Run side of Bald Mountain will carry passengers from the base of River Run to the Roundhouse mid-way up the mountain.” said resort spokesperson Shannon Besoyan

The new lift is part of the first phase of a recently unveiled 50-Year Master Plan for the resort created

Les 2 Alpes, France, June 22, 2009 - Les 2 Alpes will stage the Japanese themed 'board sport event' on its glacier

Les 2 Alpes will stage the Japanese themed ‘board sport event’ on its glacier on July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 with 10,000 Euros and trip to Tokyo up for grabs to the winner.

Describing the contest as, “THE boardsport event of the summer,” Kumi Yama follows on from last year’s successful Taravana freestyle with its Tahiti theme.

The event brings together all European Freesty

Deer Valley, USA, June 22, 2009 - Deer Valley Resort will be accepting advance reservations

WHAT: Deer Valley Resort will be accepting advance reservations for all Deer Valley Skier Services winter products, children’s activities, ski rentals and private lessons beginning July 6, 2009.  Deer Valley Ski School offers exciting programs and activities for skiers of all ages and abilities.  Advance reservations are essential for all Deer Valley services throughout the ski season, especially during the Christmas holiday period, Martin Luther King

New Zealand Ski, June 21, 2009 - Turoa ski area, on Mt Ruapehu in the central North Island

Turoa ski area, on Mt Ruapehu in the central North Island, opened on Saturday with over 3000 skiers/riders hitting the slopes during the weekend.

According to Marketing Manager, Mike Smith, the weather on Sunday (yesterday) was the better day of the weekend. “The upper mountain lift facilities were opened under sunny skies, while over 1000 skiers and riders enjoyed snowy conditions on the lower slopes on Saturday”.

The Remarkables, New Zealand, June 21, 2009 - Bright sunshine, excellent snow cover and all lifts operating

Bright sunshine, excellent snow cover and all lifts operating made for a beautiful day in the mountains at The Remarkables near Queenstown for the start of the 2009 winter season.

It was all smiles at the alpine resort as people drove up through the low cloud over Queenstown to discover the mountains bathed in sunshine. First on the chair honoursConor Dolman all of Queenstown.

Cypress Mountain, Canada, June 21, 2009 - We are excited to unveil Cypress' 2010

We are excited to unveil Cypress' 2010 Commemorative Season Pass offer for the 2009-2010 season – a once in a lifetime value for a once in a lifetime season at Cypress Mountain. The Pass offer has been specifically created as Cypress Mountain will be host to the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Events of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February 2010.

Whistler, Canada, June 18, 2009 - "Hey man, let's sesh the glacier"

“Hey man, let’s sesh the glacier, it opens this weekend.”

After a brief hiatus Whistler Blackcomb is back in snow business with the opening of the Horstman Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain on Saturday, June 20 for summer skiing and snowboarding.

Professional skiers and snowboarders from around the world are currently making their way to Whistler Blackcomb for their annual summer snow sesh.

The Remarkables, New Zealand, June 17, 2009 - Recent snowfalls has skiers and snowboarders amped

Recent snowfall has skiers and snowboarders amped up for the opening of The Remarkables on Saturday (20 June), particularly as all lifts and the terrain parks will be open for season kick off.

The ski area received 10cm of fresh snow yesterday (Tuesday 16 June) and is enjoying a solid average base of 75cm.

More snow is forecast for later today (Wednesday 17 June) which bodes well for an awesome opening on Saturday, according to Ross Lawrence, Ski Area