Fresh News and Events

North America Ski, April 13, 2009 - Many resorts in western North America have reported heavy snowfalls

Many resorts in western North America have reported heavy snowfalls to www.skiinfo.com. Some are about to close this week or next for winter 2008-9 but others expect to stay open in to May or June.

There has been heavy snow in recent weeks on the West of the continent, now followed by warm temperatures in many areas, bringing great Spring skiing conditions to Colorado, Utah, Alberta and British Columbia.

Marmot Basin, April 13, 2009 - A new quad chairlift at Marmot Basin ski area

A new quad chairlift at Marmot Basin ski area near Jasper in Alberta Canada looks likely to be one of the few new lifts to open in North America next year, due largely to the economic slump.

The new Marmot Basin quad follows agreement on development with the various public agencies in the area, particularly the National Park in which the ski area is located.

Whistler, BC, April 13, 2009 - The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard 'Face of the Festival' competition

The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard ‘Face of the Festival’ competition has seen thousands of Canadians shrug off  voter apathy and throw their support behind their preferred candidates in what’s proving to be a tight race for the office of Online Video Host for the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival. 

The successful candidate will have unrivalled access to all the musicians, athletes, arts and cultural personalities and events, (not to

New Zealand Ski, April 8, 2009 - Winter made a brief appearance in New Zealand

Winter made a brief appearance in New Zealand yesterday bringing light snow falls and chilly temperatures at leading resorts throughout the country.

Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski resort, near Christchurch, received 20 cm of snow with some areas of the access road receiving over half a metre. 

In the North Island, Mt Ruapehu received a good dusting yesterday and expected some more snow today.

NZ Ski, April 7, 2009 - Cold Temeratures and light snowfalls overnight

Cold temperatures and light snowfalls overnight and on and off today (Wednesday April 8) has delivered early snow to New Zealand’s premier ski areas Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables.

Canterbury’s Mt Hutt has received 20 cm of snow with some areas on the access road receiving over half a metre.

Further south in Queenstown, The Remarkables has received 10 cm of snow.

Ross Lawrence, The Remarkables Ski Area Manager, said

WHISTLER, BC, April 2, 2009 – Could a price freeze on Five and Ten Day Edge Cards for the 2009.2010

Could a price freeze on Five and Ten Day Edge Cards for the 2009.2010 winter season be responsible for the decidedly wintery weather Whistler Blackcomb has experienced this spring? 

Probably not, but it is this season’s best deal.

Lake Wanaka, NZ, April 1, 2009 - The Burton NZ Snowboard Open (NZO) today announced

The Burton NZ Snowboard Open (NZO) today announced they are heading back to the NZO place of origin, Cardrona Alpine Resort.

After three years of tremendous competition at Snow Park NZ, the Burton NZ Open will step back across the valley to where it all began.

With Cardrona having invested heavily in new facilities over the past couple of years and with 22-foot pipes now being the 'standard' globally for high level events, this is a strategic mov

Perisher, NSW, March 31, 2009 - In a first for Australia, Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham

In a first for Australia, Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham have released a great value new season pass for the 2009 winter - the Super Pass. Each Super Pass entitles the holder to ski and board at all three resorts for unlimited days in Winter 2009.

Mt Cook Mackenzie, NZ, March 31, 2009 - The Mt Cook Mackenzie region is fast becoming

The Mt Cook Mackenzie region is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s most popular winter holiday destinations with its distinctive blend of affordable on and off-the-snow fun, picture-postcard scenery and high country hospitality.

Mont Sutton, March 31, 2009 - The incomparable and hilarious Snow on the Beach

The incomparable and hilarious Snow on the Beach will take over the Mont SUTTON on Saturday April 4th. The top spring event will offer to the participants as well as the crowd a show filled with action and laughs where the ultimate test will be to cross a lake on skis or board, at the bottom of the slopes, near the main chalet.