Apr 27th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The management team for the June Mountain ski resort, located in northern California, announced plans to re-open later this year. The resort, which has long been a favorite amongst the locals, was closed for the summer season last year and remained that way throughout this past winter. But after a one year hiatus, June Mountain will return to action for the 2013/2014 ski season while ownership ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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June Mountain Ski Resort To Re-Open For Winter 2013/2014
Apr 27th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The management team for the June Mountain ski resort, located in northern California, announced plans to re-open later this year. The resort, which has long been a favorite amongst the locals, was closed for the summer season last year and remained that way throughout this past winter. But after a one year hiatus, June Mountain will return to action for the 2013/2014 ski season while ownership ...Mammoth Mountain To Stay Open For Skiing Until At Least Memorial Day
Mar 27th, 2013 at 8:00AM: It has been a bountiful year for snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, where big storms have continued to drop fresh powder all season long. In fact, it has been so good that Mammoth Mountain has already announced that it will be open for snowboarding and skiing at least until Memorial Day (May 27) and most likely beyond.
At the moment, Mammoth is boasting a base depth of snow that is ...Spring Breakers: Mammoth Mountain Has 16 Feet Of Snow On The Ground
Mar 8th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Spring break is nearly upon us and while many travelers are looking forward to a relaxing escape in warmer climes, some of us prefer to hit the slopes for some late season skiing or snowboarding instead. It has been a banner year for many resorts across the western U.S., where heavy snows have fallen for much of the season, but if you're looking for the absolute deepest powder in the country there ...Yeti Resort Being Built In Siberia
Jan 28th, 2013 at 12:00PM: The Seregesh ski resort in Siberia has a new marketing plan. The Siberian Times reports that it's building a Yeti park.
Belief in the Yeti is common in Siberia, where it's called the "Big Man." Hunters often report seeing them and regional governor Aman Tuleyev has offered one million rubles ($33,000) to anyone who can bag one. No takers yet, which makes one wonder about the reliability (and ...The West's Best Hostels For Winter Sports Enthusiasts
Jan 6th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be young, broke, or drunk to stay at a youth hostel. I'll be the first to admit not all hostels are created equal, but as a perpetually cash-strapped journalist in her 40s, they're often my only option for indulging in the snowy outdoor pursuits I love. Fortunately, there are clean, efficient, well-run hostels throughout the West that make a stay ...New High-Speed Rail Service From The UK To The Alps
Oct 31st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Whether you're a ski fanatic or simply a lover of natural beauty, the Swiss Alps are a destination on many people's bucket lists. Now there's a new way to get there.
A new partnership between Eurostar and Lyria, a high-speed Swiss train operator, brings us a day-long journey from London to Switzerland offered every Saturday from December 22 to April 13. The train zips along at over 300 ...Ski Season Is Coming: Buy Early To Save
Sep 6th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Ski season may seem far away but while snow has yet to hit the slopes, resorts are offering advance sales on lift tickets. Like buying winter clothes in the summer and swimwear in the winter, ski fans know now is the time to buy lift tickets and make resort reservations.
"Every season skiers and snowboarders start to get the itch," says Evan Reece, Co-Founder and CEO of Liftopia, a big online ...Food & Wine Classic at Aspen celebrates 30 years, tickets going fast
Feb 23rd, 2012 at 12:00PM: Who would have guessed that 30 years ago, a high-altitude, fancy-pants gathering of some chefs, winemakers, and hungry and thirsty revelers would have evolved into the nation's preeminent food and wine festival?
This year, from June 15-17th, Food & Wine magazine will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Food & Wine Classic at Aspen. Join the nation's top chefs including ...Steamboat ski resort receives record snowfall
Feb 21st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Skiers and snowboarders still looking for fresh powder this season now have another destination to add to their list. Earlier this week, Steamboat was hit by a massive storm that dumped 27 inches of snow on the region in less than 24 hours. That number marked a new single-day record for the ski resort, which has now received more than five feet of snow this month alone.
The resort now boasts a ...Boy skis into bear den, lives to tell tale
Mar 30th, 2011 at 8:00AM:
A 12-year old Swedish boy has quite a tale to share after he accidently skied into a bear den last Friday, much to the ire of the inhabitant, who was home at the time.
Ollie Frisk and four of his friends were skiing in the backcountry at the Härjedalen ski resort, located in northern Sweden, at the time of the incident. Frisk unwittingly skied over the den, causing it to collapse under ...5 great spring break ski destinations
Mar 9th, 2011 at 8:30AM: With spring break just around the corner, many of you are no doubt looking for one last blast of winter fun before the warmer temps set in. With that in mind, here are five great ski destinations that will make your spring break a memorable one.
Big Sky Resort, Montana
Big Sky bills itself as the "Biggest Skiing in America," and for good reason. With over 150 runs to choose from, the longest ...Skiing in a former Taliban stronghold: Malam Jabba, Pakistan
Jan 29th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Thumbing your nose at the Taliban has never been so fun.
The Malam Jabba ski resort in the Swat Valley of Pakistan has been a battleground between the Pakistani army and the Taliban for years. When the Taliban seized the area in 2006 they blew up the resort. They decided that skiing is unislamic, probably because it's fun. Well, the Muslims in the Pakistani army didn't agree with this ...Goby.com names top New England ski resorts to brave the winter storm warnings
Jan 10th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
There's another massive snowstorm heading up the east coast and making its way to Boston, Providence, Nashua and beyond. As the storms get worse, the New Englanders get daring. What better excuse to brave the slopes than with a fresh few feet of snow at a favorite ski resort?
Goby.com, a travel and events search engine, pulled together a list of the top ski resorts in New England. Our ...January is learn to ski and snowboard month!
Jan 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Ever wanted to strap on a pair of skis and hit the slopes, but don't have the necessary skills to survive a single trip down the hill? Well, you're in luck, as January has been declared learn to ski and snowboard month with dozens of resorts across the country offering discounted, or even free, lessons in hopes of attracing newbies during a traditionally slow time for the industry.
The official ...First heated ski lift in the U.S. opens in Utah
Dec 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Skiers and snowboarders headed to the Canyons Ski Resort, located in Park City, Utah, will find a very pleasant surprise when they hit the slopes this weekend. The resort, which is the largest in the state, opened the first heated ski lift in all of North America yesterday, providing a more comfortable experience for visitors.
The new lift features heated seats and an enclosing bubble to help ...Colorado ski resorts prepare for ski season, introduce social networking to slopes
Nov 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Skiers and snowboarders who have been eagerly waiting for the Colorado ski season to begin, had their patience rewarded last week when Keystone Resort opened to the public for the first time this year. They'll soon be joined by Breckenridge, which fires up the lifts tomorrow, followed by Vail and Heavenly, who kick off the season on the 19th, with Beaver Creek finally joining in on the fun on the ...Winter Park offers free lift tickets for early ski season
Oct 22nd, 2010 at 8:30AM: The calendar may say that winter is still two months off, but the snow is already falling at Winter Park Resort, located an hours drive northwest of Denver, Colorado. Last week, the resort received more than 10 inches of snow on the mountain, and they are already gearing up for a great ski season ahead.
A few days back Winter Park announced their "Ski and Ride FREE" promotion, which gives ...Jackson Hole Mountain Resort slashes cost of ski pass
Aug 5th, 2010 at 8:00AM: While most of us continue to suffer through the hottest summer on record, it is difficult to envision ourselves shredding down a mountain on a fresh base of white powder. Fortunately, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is already looking to the winter ahead, and they've received plenty of attention in recent days for actually cutting the prices of their annual ski passes by an unprecedented 25% ...Buy a Canadian ski resort for $1 (Yes, there is a catch!)
Mar 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week Line Beauchamp, Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Parks announced a plan to sell the Mount Orford ski and golf resort, including all buildings, chairlifts and operating equipment, for just $1. But of course, like all deals that seem too good to be true, prospective buyers need to read the fine print before writing their checks. The resort has been ...Salt Lake City uses Facebook contest to get you psyched
Jan 29th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The #1 Fan Sweepstakes for the Salt Lake City CVB's Facebook fan page kicked off on January 15, 2010 and runs until February 12, 2010. The goal is to get the number of fans pumped up to 5,000, while giving potential visitors information about everything Utah: from skiing to genealogy to Mormonism to convention business. Already, the number of fans has almost doubled -- from 1,200 to 2,200 -- ...
