Fresh News and Events

Fernie, British Columbia, December 1, 2009 - Husky Energy and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

Husky Energy and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) are pleased to once again present the Husky Grade 2 FunPassTM program.  Now in its seventh year, the program provides young British Columbians with a complimentary Season Pass valid at Western Canadian RCR ski resorts.

Whistler, BC, December 1, 2009 - As the calender flips over

As the calendar flips over, it’s now official that November 2009 will go down in history as the snowiest month on record at Whistler Blackcomb, dating back to when the collection of weather data began 30 years ago.

November 2009 has seen a total accumulation of 560cm (220 inches) of snowfall, nearly four times that of November’s average snowfall of 148cm (58 inches).

Mountain High, USA, November 29, 2009 - Pro rider, Cory Cronk, will be unveiling

Pro rider, Cory Cronk, will be unveiling his new feature, the Cronk Bonk, Saturday, December 5th, at Mountain High.

Fernie, BC, November 24, 2009 - This just in

This just in, Fernie Alpine Resort announces early opening for a special PREVIEW WEEKEND this Saturday Nov 28th & Sunday Nov 29th! With successive storms over the past few weeks and the magical powers of the legendary Griz, snow conditions at Fernie Alpine Resort lend to the earliest resort opening in British Columbia's Kootenay Region of the Canadian Rockies, BC's Powder Highway, and one of the earliest in the ski resort's history.

Sky Resort, Mongolia, November 22, 2009 - Ski journalist Chris Schrahe reports

Ski journalist Chris Schrahe reports that Mongolia will open its first proper ski resort next Wednesday, November 25th.

Sky Resort has nine ski runs served by two chairlifts (one of which is just for beginners) and four surface lifts. The lifts and runs are located between 1379 and 1570m, giving a 191m vertical.

Whistler, BC, November 22, 2009 - Whistler Blackcomb has officially surpassed

Whistler Blackcomb has officially surpassed the previous record of snow in the month of November with 418cm (165 inches) of snow falling as of Thursday, November 19. The previous record, set in 2006, was 416cm (164 inches).

Ski Big Bear, US, November 17, 2009 - Recreation Management Corp. (d.b.a Ski Big Bear)

Recreation Management Corp. (d.b.a. Ski Big Bear) and Masthope Mountain Community are in the second year phase of a $3 million expansion plan that continues to enhance the winter experience for the entire lake region of the Pocono Mountains.

“The ski industry is an important part of our community and it is an industry based on the mechanical technology of snowmaking, snow grooming and lift operation.

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, November 15, 2009 - Christmas has come early

Christmas has come early to British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb, co-host (with Vancouver) of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Just ask the crowds of snow-happy skiers and boarders who queued to be first on the hills Saturday morning when the world-renowned resort opened 12 days ahead of schedule thanks to mammoth dumps of early season powder.

Mt Rose, United States, November 15, 2009 - Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe will be holding

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe will be holding a Saturday in the Park Rail Jam on Nov. 21stSaturday in the Park Rail Jam is FREE (but you must have a Mt. Rose season pass or lift ticket to enter) and open to all ages and abilities. Participants will be judged on their tricks in a jam-style format for an hour. Prizes will be provided by Out of Bounds board shop. Here are the details: from 1:00-2:00 pm.

Cypress Mountain, Canada, November 12, 2009 - Cypress Mountain is pleased to announce

Cypress Mountain is pleased to announce we will be opening tomorrow Friday, November 13th, 2009 for the third earliest opening in our history!

Our alpine area will operate 9am – 4pm daily with Easy Rider Chair on Friday.