Winter & Snow Sports News
Don’t be left out in the cold. Find out what’s new, both on and off the slopes, with snowboarding, skiing, ice skating and other winter sports. Get insights into new equipment, competitions, resorts and athletes of interest to professional and amateur winter sport enthusiasts.
Bansko Skiers Saving on Ski Hire and Lessons
Ski Bansko, owned by two UK and Bulgarian families, offers great discounts on ski hire and ski lessons in the popular ski resort of Bansko, Bulgaria - Eastern Europe's leading ski resort. - January 19, 2011 - Ski Bansko
Wildcat Mountain Supports National January Learn a Snow Sport Month. Learn to Ski or Snowboard Free January 3rd through January 9th.
Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire joins several other resorts in states across the nation taking part in the snow-sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports, and in conjunction with Ski NH, invites “never-evers” to sign up for a free Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket valid at Wildcat Mountain only, during the week of January 3rd-9th. - December 28, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Snowservice via Facebook & Twitter
Good news for all winter sports fans: there’s now a free snow condition service that’s available via social media. With www.travelta.com/snowservice skiers can start enjoying their vacations early through receiving daily updates about snow conditions on the slopes. - December 24, 2010 - Travelta B.V.
Kids’N’Snow Weekend West Yellowstone Montana December 16-19, 2010
Kids’N’Snow is a special weekend in West Yellowstone, Montana filled with winter activities, games, and classes, just for kids. Activities begin Thursday evening, December 16th with the annual Holiday Stroll and last through Sunday, December 19th, 2010. A full list of activities is available at www.kidsnsnow.org. - December 10, 2010 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Paradizo.com Offers New Luxury Tours for 2011 Travel Trend
Keeping a finger on the luxury vacation pulse, the online travel portal Paradizo.com has announced its new sections for both luxury tours and tour operators. - October 28, 2010 - Paradizo Exclusive Travel
Peak Resorts Signs Purchase & Sales Agreement to Acquire Wildcat Mountain. Two of Mount Washington Valley’s Largest Ski Resorts to Offer Combination Ticket & Season Pass.
Peak Resorts announced today that it has entered in to a purchase agreement with Pat Franchi to acquire all Wildcat Mountain Ski Area assets and attractions in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Parties involved expect to finalize the purchase pending approval by the U.S. Forest Service. Adding to its... - October 28, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run - Home of the North American VASA Festival of Cross Country Ski Races
Participants at the 2010 VASA Trail Run will have the opportunity to run or walk the beautiful VASA ski trails. Nordic Walking Poles will be provided by www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. Participants opting to use poles can choose to Nordic Walk or Nordic Run the VASA Trail. Free Nordic Walking lessons will also be provided by Pete Edwards, the owner/founder/coach of www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - September 30, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Dynowear by Protective Undergarment Now Available at Canadian Tire Across Canada
Parents can have peace of mind as their children learn to skate. Now in its second season, Dynowear makes its way into selected Canadian Tire stores across Canada this fall. Dynowear is a completely integrated sports protective undergarment (PUG) designed to reduce the frequency and severity of sports and recreation related injuries particularly for kids who are learning to skate. - September 16, 2010 - Dynowear Protective Undergarment
Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, It’s all Social... Media for Ski Butlers
Ski Butlers ski rental delivery uses social media to instantly get in front of it's guests and partners. - September 16, 2010 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
Passionate Entrepreneur Creates First Comprehensive Action Sports Event Calendar Online for the Skateboarding, Surfing and Snowboarding Community
New Extreme Sports Events Calendar glues a fragmented industry together for a common purpose; to find local competitions, party and meet pro athletes in the skate, surf, snow, wake, bmx, skim and moto industries. - August 10, 2010 - ZEXsports : Action Sports Event Calendar
Snow-Search Japan Wins IPPY Award
WSG Media's latest title, Snow-search Japan, has won the Gold Medal in the best Travel Guidebook category at the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY’s). - May 25, 2010 - WSG Media
Monster Energy Sponsors Halfpipe Competition at Largest Snowboard Competition in the Country. Big Names Invited.
The United States’ biggest and most prestigious amateur national snowboard event – the USASA National Championships – will have a decided Monster Energy flare as the nation’s No. 1 by-volume energy drink joins forces with the organizers of the April 3-9th competition... - April 04, 2010 - United States of America Snowboard Association
SlopeViews Announces OnSnow™ – a 360° Video Mapping Application for Ski Resorts
Interactive video trail maps seek to boost resort bookings by allowing prospective guests to explore the entire resort experience and feel more comfortable choosing their destination. - March 24, 2010 - SlopeViews
Wildcat Mountain 100,000 Vertical Challenge Sets Donation Record to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire
A record number 37 participating skiers and riders registered and accepted the challenge to ski or ride over 100,000 vertical feet on Monday, March 1st to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Weather for the event had concluded a multi-day storm that had dropped 4.5 feet of new... - March 10, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
West Yellowstone World Snow Mobile Expo - March 12-14th, 2010 – 20th Anniversary Event
It's the 20th Annual World Snowmobile EXPO in West Yellowstone, Montana. Snowmobile racing and drags, ATV racing on snow, Freestyle aerials, Toughman Enduro and a Swap Meet. Plus, free admission to Casino Night and the "Back to the 80's" party. Don't miss this jam-packed weekend of events. - March 06, 2010 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Olympic Fever is Around the Corner, MyntStyle.com is Live from Vancouver
MyntStyle.com will be covering the Vancouver 2010 Olympics from a fan's perspective. - February 14, 2010 - Mynt Style
February is American Heart Month and Nordic Walking Poles Can Help Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Doctors and Physical Therapists here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance, stability and gait – a huge aid during cardiac rehabilitation and for those with MS, Parkinson’s and Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes and Expert Skiers). Wounded Warriors are also benefiting from the use of Nordic Walking Poles donated from www.skiwalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - February 11, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Skin Care for Athletes Goes to the 2010 Winter Olympics
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors Two U.S. Olympians at the Vancouver Winter Olympics - February 10, 2010 - Morning Indigo, LLC
7th Annual 100,000 Vertical Challenge to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Marathon Skiing Event at Wildcat Mountain Scheduled for Monday, March 1st.
Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New... - February 05, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Top Snowmobile Racer Tucker Hibbert Interview on Snowgoerracing.com
Snowgoerracing.com just launched a new interview with snowmobile and motocross racer Tucker Hibbert at www.snowgoerracing.com. - January 30, 2010 - Affinity Media
Wildcat Mountain Goes 100% Green Wax for Its Tune & Rental Shop. Universal Performance Wax Made from All Natural Ingredients is PFC/Petroleum Free.
With its location 100% within the White Mountain National Forest and operating on a land-use permit granted by the U.S. Forest Service, Wildcat Mountain continues to seek reasonable ways to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Most recently the mountain’s rental & tune shop has begun to use a universal wax offered by New England based Green Wax exclusively for its fleet of rental skis & snowboards and general universal wax needs for all tuning services. - January 26, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Gay Ski Week on the Top of the World with Uplifting Beats and a Great Atmosphere Watching the Sunset Into the Valley of Dreams
It’s a happy fact that the award winning ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week, March 20-27th. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee. - January 21, 2010 - EuroSki Pride
H2oregon.com is Now Sledspace.com
Oregon’s largest snowmobile forum, has changed its name to http://www.sledspace.com. Membership, viewership and support for the forum far exceeded initial expectations or estimates, and the popularity has extended well outside of Oregon. - January 01, 2010 - sledspace.com
Wildcat Mountain Supports NH Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month. Learn to Ski or Snowboard for Free January 4th through January 10th.
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up for a Free Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 4th -10th. - December 28, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
The American Nordic Walking System Leads Nordic Walking Charge
Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance, Stability and Gait – No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers. - December 12, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Wildcat Mountain Announces Partnership with AbilityPLUS. Adaptive Snow Sports & Recreational Programs Come to Pinkham Notch.
Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce a partnership with the AbilityPLUS program of Mount Washington Valley. AbilityPLUS volunteer instructors will now be available to provide all lessons, instruction, & equipment to people with disabilities at Wildcat Mountain. - December 09, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
GearSlash.com Brings Snow Riders One Steezy Deal at a Time
GearSlash.com brings a social element to the "flash sale" or "one deal at a time" (ODAT) website, offering snowboarders top brands at deeply discounted prices. Gear Junkie writes that "GearSlash.com, adds an interesting tweak to the mix: It’s an ODAT site with a peek at what else is coming up. Plus, viewers have a chance to determine what goes on sale next." The company's mission is to remove barriers to entering and enjoying the sport by making it affordable and fun for all. - December 04, 2009 - gearSlash.com
Free Nordic Walking Classes and Free Nordic Walking Pole Rentals on Winter Trails Day, Saturday, January 9, 2010
Winter Trails Day offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try Nordic walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing for free, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn winter sports. The American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com will offer Free Nordic Walking Classes and free Nordic Walking Pole Rentals on Winter Trails Day, Saturday, January 9, 2010. - November 25, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
The Longer You Stay, the More You Save with Ski Butlers
Ski Butlers Ski Rentals announces new discounting programs. - November 14, 2009 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
Explore Yellowstone’s Wintry Wonderland Interior Starting December 15th from West Yellowstone, Montana
The West Yellowstone, Montana entrance to Yellowstone Park will open on December 15th for oversnow travel into Yellowstone Park’s interior this winter. Guided snowcoach and snowmobile tours offer a unique way to visit America’s 1st National Park. More information is available from the West Yellowstone Visitor Center, 406-646-7701. - November 14, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Ladies Shred Day Goes Global; Riders Uniting Around the World to Get Girls on Board
Int'l Ladies Shred Day is a non-competitive event focused on learning in a fun, supportive environment. Organized by passionate snowboarders, the grass-roots event has gained the support of sponsors, shops and resorts in the U.S.A. and abroad. The event will be held on Saturday, January, 23, 2010 around the globe. “Our goal is to make the perfect day for girls to learn how to ride. We use the best teaching techniques and leverage off the girls’ energy and camaraderie to help them succeed.” - November 12, 2009 - Rosa Snow LLC
Wildcat Mountain Heads to Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo, November 19th – 22nd. Annual Event Marks Beginning of Winter Season for Many & Opportunity for Discounts and Deals.
Anticipation for another winter season builds and from all over New England skiers and riders converge in Boston annually to see or buy the latest gear, plan ski vacations, find lift ticket deals, collect bags of free swag and stickers, and to hear what’s new at the Eastern, Western, Canadian, and European resorts in attendance.. Wildcat Mountain will again be attending and located in booths 18 & 19. - November 10, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Footprint Offers a Softer Solution for Warmth with Bamboo Ski & Snowboard Socks
Footprint's latest technical bamboo ski and snowboard socks are designed for softness and warmth, while providing the added comfort boot wearers need for ultimate performance on the mountain. - October 31, 2009 - Footprint
The Skier's Edge Company Becomes Official Supplier to the National Ski Patrol
The Skier's Edge Company partners with the National Ski Patrol to promote ski safety and conditioning. - October 28, 2009 - The Skier's Edge Company
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Sale
The snow is falling at Eldora and the 2009-2010 season starts in less than a month. Your last chance to renew or to purchase a 09-10 Eldora Season Pass at the early price is this Sunday, October 25th, 2009. For all the details and to purchase go to www.eldora.com/tickets.season.html - October 23, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
You Want What, When? Ski Butlers Ski Rentals Will be Right There
The economy has changed a lot of things in the ski industry; one major change is the lead time to bookings. Ski Butlers has been working hard to make sure that all last minute guests will be taken care of quickly. - October 16, 2009 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
On Board with Support: Rosa Snow is Making a Statement in the Winter Sports Industry
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and there are many ways for people to show their support in the research and awareness of breast cancer. One unique way is to purchase and wear Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) items available on RosaSnow.com. - October 10, 2009 - Rosa Snow LLC
Free Nordic Walking Classes Coming To Northport Highlands Retirement Community
Nordic Walking Poles are helping individuals with balance issues, knee issues or new knees, hip issues or new hips, back issues (including those with rods in their back), weight issues, multiple sclerosis (MS), parkinson's (PD), neuropathy, arthritis, bursitis, scoliosis, lumbar stenosis, fibromyalgia, post polio, osteoporosis, stroke recovery, cancer recovery and other limitations to walking. - October 04, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
Ski Butlers Takes the "Sweats" Out of Ski Rentals
For the past 7 years Ski Butlers has been taking the sweat and hassle out of renting ski equipment. Now in this possible impending Swine Flu world Ski Butlers is helping to eliminate a different type of “sweats.” The biggest piece of advice from doctors worldwide is to minimize the... - September 22, 2009 - Ski Butlers Aspen
Patra Silks Introduces a New Range of Kids’ Silk Base Layers, Intended for Use Underneath Children’s Ski Wear
International silk retailer, Patra Silks, today announced the addition of new pure silk kids’ base layers for use under children’s ski wear. - September 21, 2009 - Patra Selections
More Than Just Leaves Changing at Wildcat Mountain, 2009/2010 Sees Capital Improvements, Lower Ski School Prices, & New Cool Cat Pass SAU Program
With cooler temps and a sense of the coming winter, Autumn is definitely not perceived by the ski industry as one season’s end, but rather another season’s beginning. Wildcat Mountain continues to operate the ZipRider, lift-serviced disc golf, and New Hampshire’s highest scenic gondola daily through the fall foliage period in to late October, but it is a forthcoming 2009/2010 season of skiing and riding that marks capital improvements & affordable price changes. - September 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project Wild Stallions Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday October 10th
Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project Wild Stallions will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 10th. Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films Wild Stallions features many familiar New England resorts, Tuckerman Ravine, and more. - September 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
PC Conferencing Supports the US Ski & Snowboard Association Rocky Mountain Division’s Colorado Gold Medal Initiative
The Lakewood, CO phone and web conferencing service provider sponsors the USSA RMD’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament and Club Symposium. The two day event benefits the Colorado Gold Medal Initiative, an athlete-centered talent development initiative, with the goal of sustainable Olympic excellence by Colorado athletes in snow sports. - September 10, 2009 - PC Conferencing
New Board Vice-Chair Elected for National Association of Executive Recruiters
President of Next Level Executive Search Chosen - July 17, 2009 - Next Level Executive Search
FamilySkiHub.com Releases List of Top 20 Family Ski Resorts for Upcoming Ski Season
Annual list of best U.S. family ski resorts includes ski areas from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, California, Vermont, Minnesota, and Maine. - July 17, 2009 - FamilySkiHub.com
Nordic Walking Poles and the Cross Country Skiing Connection
Cross country skiers have been hiking, ski walking, hill bounding and trekking with their poles for decades. Now there are Nordic Walking Poles that allow individuals of all ages and all fitness levels to find success with walking poles. Walking with poles burns more calories than regular walking and the poles radically reduce the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. The poles also improve balance and stability for those with balance issues. - July 12, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Ski Butlers Whistler Ski Rentals Answers to Limited Olympic Parking
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic Games announced that a large percentage of the public parking lots in Whistler, BC will be closed to accommodate the Olympics making it even hard for tourists to travel around town. Services like Ski Butlers will help tourists overcome these... - July 05, 2009 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
While the Economy Slipped, Ski Butlers Aspen Customer Service Improved
In a year that made history, with record slides in the stock market nationally and record drops in Aspen skier visits, the course of action for most business was to cut costs and run in survival mode, Ski Butlers Aspen Ski Rentals did not. Cutting costs can easily lead to a drop in quality and... - July 05, 2009 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
XSI Announces Affordable Insurance for Extreme and Action Sports Athletes
Xteme Sports Insurance (XSI) is announcing the release of affordable accident insurance for extreme and action sports athletes. Sports including MMA Fighting, Snowboarding, Skiing, Paintball and more. Having partnered with Conseco Insurance Company, XSI is marking its place in the action sports community. - June 28, 2009 - XSI- Xtreme Sports Insurance