Winter & Snow Sports News
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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
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates – Christies Great Estates is Exclusive Broker for the Teton Club
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates – Christies Great Estate’s announced today that they are the exclusive brokerage for the Teton Club located in Teton Village, Wyoming. The broker will work with the developer of the Teton Club to sell out the club's remaining inventory. Jackson Hole... - June 13, 2009 - Living In Jackson Hole
Nordic Walking Clinics to be Offered at "Girl’s Night Out"
Free Nordic Walking Clinics To Be Offered At “Girl’s Night Out” on Thursday June 18th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Glen Arbor Town Hall, M-22 Michigan. The Nordic Walking Classes will be hosted by Glen Arbor’s Pete Edwards – owner/founder of www.SkiWalking.com and The American Nordic Walking System. Edwards has introduced Nordic Walking to thousands of Americans. - June 06, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Jamaica Bobsleigh Team Joins with Ludus Tours to Offer Special 2010 Winter Games Travel Packages
Ludus Tours has been chosen by the Jamaica Bobsleigh Federation as its Official Tour Operator in time for the Vancouver Winter Games in 2010. As part of the exclusive agreement, Ludus will create tour and hotel packages for Jamaica Bobsleigh fans to attend the Games in Whistler, Canada, where the Olympic Bobsleigh events will take place. Ludus will also host the Jamaican Bobsleigh House, a hospitality suite that will be open to the public during the Games. - May 31, 2009 - Ludus Tours
OnTheSnow.com Presents 2009 Visitors Choice Awards; Big Sky Wins Top Honors
Big Sky Resort, Mont., has been named North America's favorite ski resort by visitors to OnTheSnow.com, the most-visited snow sports portal in the world. The Web site, which attracts a Nielsen-audited 1.6 million unique monthly visitors during the winter, offers its visitors the opportunity to write reviews of all resorts in North America. - May 26, 2009 - Mountain News Corporation
Ludus Tours and US Speedskating Announce Partnership
Tour Outfitter to help Speedskating fans and sponsors in Vancouver. - May 09, 2009 - Ludus Tours
Pioneers of Hybrid-Ice™ Synthetic Ice Rink Events Offer Recession-Ready Ice Rink Event Alternatives
In a year when budgets are being stripped to the bone it’s good to know that not everything costs an arm and a leg. BH Skating Parks International is a Canadian owned US company has been the pioneer in hybrid-ice™ synthetic ice skating rink events in the US and around the world. In fact... - April 22, 2009 - BH Skating Parks International
Wildcat Early 09/10 Season Pass Rates Announced with a Lower Price & Rest-of-Season Offer
Wildcat Mountain is offering its lowest prices for 2009/10 winter season passes to skiers and riders who purchase before May 15th. Wildcat is a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season. As a bonus to all immediate renewing and new season pass purchases, persons will be able to ski or ride every day, 7 days a week, beginning April 1st for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season. - March 24, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
100,000 Vertical Challenge Donates $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. 6th Annual 100K Marathon Skiing & Riding Event Participants Raise Over $20,000.
Twenty-two participating skiers and riders loaded the Wildcat Express Summit Quad lift at 7:45am the morning of Monday, March 9th taking on a personal challenge to ski or ride over 100,000 vertical feet in one day to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Despite challenges, event participants once again took on the legendary Lynx trail and were able to collectively raise over $20,000 in pledge donations for their effort. - March 14, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
MySnowBuddy Gives Mountain Goers a New Way to Stay Connected
The launch of a new social network application offers skiers and snowboarders an affordable and sustainable way to hit the slopes. - March 06, 2009 - MySnowBuddy
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Fridays, March 13th & 20th. March Will be a Month of Affordable Skiing, Riding, & Events.
Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day held this past January marking 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed was popular enough to bring it back for two more Fridays in March. It was only $9 for 10 gondola rides back in... - March 04, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Ski Butlers Wins Vail Platinum Service Award
Ski Butlers Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado is a winner of the Platinum Service Program Award given by the Vail Valley Partnership for exemplary customer service in the month of the December. - February 13, 2009 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals
Free Snowshoe Tryouts Offered at Winter Trails Day
There’s more than one way to experience outdoor winter fun in Colorado. - February 11, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
6th Annual 100K Vertical Challenge to Benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Marathon Skiing & Riding Event at Wildcat Mountain Scheduled for Monday March 2nd
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 02, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
NASTAR & Sunday River Team Up to Bring the NASTAR Open January 31 – February 1
Sunday River welcomes the NASTAR Open January 31-1. Open to all NASTAR participants, this exciting race competition will give competitors the chance to meet and race with some of the US Ski Team's most accomplished athletes and qualify for the NASTAR National Championships. Participants will enjoy a meet and greet with the US Ski Team coach and athletes, an interactive sponsor village, prize giveaways, product demonstrations, exhibits and more. Top winners’ will win a trip to Steamboat, CO. - January 20, 2009 - Mountain Sports Media
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Friday, January 23rd & New Wildcat Jib Lot Brings a Little New School to an Old School Mountain
Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day is set for Friday, January 23rd and will mark an anniversary weekend recognizing 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed. Long known for its challenging natural terrain elements, it has been quite a few years since Wildcat Mountain was able to say that it had a “terrain park” available to new school skiers and riders who have grown up in the sports era of skateboard inspired progression. - January 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Test Your Ski and Snowboard IQ and Win Free Gear from First Tracks!! Online
Online ski and snowboard magazine tests reader's knowledge with winter sports trivia, rewarding those in the know with valuable snowsports accessory prizes from Bridgedale and Serfas Optics. - January 07, 2009 - First Tracks!! Online Media
Ski-Economics 101: Vail Lodging/Lift Deal and Sweet Add-Ons Offer Peak Season Savings
Economic woes don't have to mean foregoing ski vacations or Vail's peak-season powder. The new economics of skiing have snow-hungry skiers searching for value-boosting perks like lift ticket and ski rental discounts, full kitchens for eat-in savings, complimentary fitness club passes and dining... - December 22, 2008 - Antlers at Vail
Wildcat Mountain Begins the 2008/2009 Season Offering Visitors a “White Friday” Alternative. Early Season Start Gives Promise for Another Legendary Season.
The 2008/2009 skiing and riding season at Wildcat Mountain began quietly under snowy skies the morning of Friday, November 28th. The day following Thanksgiving is traditionally referred to as "Black Friday", but there is white in the higher elevations of Pinkham Notch and on Mt. - November 30, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
The American Nordic Walking System and www.SkiWalking.com Are Ready for the Holiday Gift Giving Rush and New Year's Resolutions
The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com recently received large deliveries of quality Nordic Walking Poles from SWIX of Norway and EXEL of Finland in preparation for the Holiday Rush and New Year's Resolutions. The American Nordic Walking System and www.SkiWalking.com are the exclusive retailers of the SWIX VIP Nordic Walking Poles and the EXEL Urban Skier Nordic Walking Poles. All 12 sizes are in-stock and ready to ship - Perfect Length Guaranteed. - November 27, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
The Dorf Law Firm, LLP Represents American Skating Entertainment Centers (ASEC) in a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Transaction
On Thursday, November 6, 2008, The Dorf Law Firm, LLP represented American Skating Entertainment Centers (ASEC) in a multi-million dollar real estate transaction. The complex closing involved the refinancing of the Westchester Skating Academy (WSA) which was founded in 1996 and is located at 91... - November 22, 2008 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Wildcat Mountain Heads for Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo with News and Deals in Hand. Annual "Trade Show" Event Open to Public is Unofficial Start to Ski Season for Many.
Just before Thanksgiving of every year, skiers and riders from all over New England converge in Boston 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 all the resorts in attendance including those... - November 12, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu to Form by Gold Medalist Sifu Toy
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu. No experience necessary to apply. Desire a Must. The Search Begins for the First Open US National Team of Kung Fu www.sifutoy.com. Deadline October 26, 2008. - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
HFSC & TGCFSC to Host 2009 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships; Skaters Compete for Chance at U.S. Championships In January
The 2009 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships, hosted by the Houston Figure Skating Club (HFSC) and the Texas Gulf Coast Figure Skating Club (TGCFSC), will take place Nov. 11-15, 2009 at the Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center (SLISC). The event will feature approximately 300 local-area... - October 09, 2008 - Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center
Keystone Retreat Now Available for Ski Season Bookings - www.keystone-Retreat.com
Keystone Retreat - the premier luxury vacation rental "cabin" is now accepting Ski Season bookings. www.keystone-retreeat.com - October 02, 2008 - Keystone Retreat
Seniors Are Turning in Their Canes and Walkers for One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles - Finding Improved Balance, Stability and Freedom
Ski Walking and hill bounding with poles are no longer just for world class skiers. Nordic Walking Poles are ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Obviously hill bounding and running with poles are for the more athletic individuals, but walking with poles radically improves balance and stability - a godsend to seniors and individuals with balance issues too. Nordic Walking Poles are versatile. The benefits are many. Walking with poles burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking. - September 26, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project "Head For The Hills," 7pm Saturday, October 11th
Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films "Head For The Hills" features many familiar New England resorts, cat skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains, and will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 11th at 7pm. - September 26, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Readers of SNOWEAST Magazine Vote Wildcat Mountain #1 Favorite Scenic View. Voters from Virginia to Quebec Include Wildcat Among East's Top 10 Favorite Classic Resorts.
SNOWEAST Magazine enters its fourth year of publication as the only magazine dedicated to covering east coast skiers and snowboarders and the resorts they visit. For their first-ever reader survey, close to 2,000 votes were cast and Wildcat Mountain was recognized above all as having the #1... - September 10, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles Prove Safer and More Durable During In-Service Programs at Hospitals, Physical Therapy Locations and Fitness Centers Throughout the USA
Perfect length Nordic Ski Walking poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. - August 19, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Considered the Best College Winter Season Pass Deal in New England, New Hampshire College Breakout Pass Has New Look for 2008-2009
The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts. Wildcat has teamed up... - June 20, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
OBS d.o.o. Launches the Internet Platform MountVacation.com
The company OBS d.o.o. is launching the platform MountVacation.com to complement its already established platform GoGoSKI.com. - May 29, 2008 - O.B.S.
Sports Businesses Discover Next Level Executive Search Simplifies Placement and Magnifies Results
Next Level Sports recently launched Next Level Executive Search (NLES), to be a sports industry executive search firm and to focus specifically on executive placement, diversity recruiting, and finding executive talent for sports-related businesses. - May 27, 2008 - Next Level Executive Search
Nordic Walking Poles from www.SkiWalking.com Make ABC News
When Nordic Walking was covered in an ABC News article and caught on film by New York's CW11 the featured Nordic Walking Poles were the lightweight and durable one-piece VIP Nordic Ski Walking Poles from The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com. - May 21, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
GoGoSKI.com Has Won the Best Business Plan 2007 competition
GoGoSKI.com – Winter holidays online won the Best Business Plan 2007 competition, organized by the City of Ljubljana (Slovenia), in partnership with the Ljubljana Technology Park, Ljubljana University Incubator and the Ljubljana Centre for the Development of Small Businesses. - May 17, 2008 - O.B.S.
Whistler-Blackcomb, B.C., Voted Favorite Ski Resort by #1 Visited Snow Sports Web Site
User generated awards of favorite ski areas in North America. - April 28, 2008 - Mountain News Corporation
California’s Gold Rush - the 2008 Skier's Edge® USSA Masters National Championships
Over 250 Masters racers will be competing for gold this week in Mammoth Mountain, CA during the 2008 Skier’s Edge USSA Masters National Championships. This highly anticipated event will mark the conclusion of the 2008 Skier’s Edge USSA Masters Racing series. The opening reception will... - March 20, 2008 - The Skier's Edge Company
The Skier’s Edge® Company Sponsors the 2008 USSA Masters Eastern Regional Championships
The 2008 Skier’s Edge USSA Masters Eastern Regional Championships scheduled March 6-9 will be hosted by Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, NY. - March 09, 2008 - The Skier's Edge Company
The Skier’s Edge® Company Sponsors the 2008 USSA Masters Western Regional Championships
Despite blizzard conditions, road closures, stranded racers, and three feet of new snow, the 2008 Skier’s Edge USSA Masters Western Regional Championships were a huge success for the sixth year in a row. The races, scheduled from February 7-10 and hosted by Winter Park Resort, drew over 130... - March 06, 2008 - The Skier's Edge Company
Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Garland Resort - No Snow/No Skis Required - Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Learn how to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Nordic Ski Walking. Garland Resort is not only the home of beautiful cross country ski trails and four of the best golf courses in Michigan, but also the largest log building east of the Mississippi River – a beautiful central structure that gives the entire resort the flavor of the great outdoors. - March 04, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Bend Oregon Nordic Shop, Sunnyside Sports, Donates to "Dogs on Snow"
Bend Oregon Cross Country Ski Shop, Sunnyside Sports, Donates to “Dogs on Snow” - February 25, 2008 - Search Consulting Services
Black Tie Ski Rentals to Debut in Telluride for 2008/2009
Black Tie Ski Rentals is excited to announce the addition of Telluride, Colorado as their newest location. Opening in time for 2008-09 ski season, the 11th branch of Black Tie Ski Rentals reaffirms their position as the most comprehensive, owner operated ski rental delivery network in North America. - February 22, 2008 - Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery
Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Cadillac’s Mercy Hospital in Honor of Healthy Heart Month & Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
February is Healthy Heart Month. February 10th–16th is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. And walking is good for your heart. Doctors and Physical Therapist here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance and stability – a huge aid during... - February 08, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
New and Used Mickey Mouse Boots in Stock at Billings Army Navy Surplus Store for the Winter Season
Developed for the U.S. military, the Mickey Mouse Boot is the best cold weather boot in the world, ideal for hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling and working construction. This boot is now available at Billings Army Navy Surplus Store. - December 26, 2007 - Billings Army Navy Surplus Store
Red Bull Formulator Creates Natural Alternative Crave Energy Drink
Brad & Kelly Smith of Crave Team Canada announces the release of Crave Energy drink (http://www.CraveBigMoneyNow.com). A natural alternative developed by Red Bull formulator. - December 17, 2007 - CraveBigMoneyNow.com
Groundbreaking vLink™ Racing Computer Data to Shed New Light on Ski Race Training at 4th Annual ICSS Conference
Advanced Racing Computers, a company dedicated to applying proprietary technology to help athletes achieve optimum performance, announced today that CEO Richard Kirby will present a scientific paper showing breakthrough race training results using the vLink™ racing computer at the 4th... - December 07, 2007 - Advanced Racing Computers
Mogul Skiing Finds Its Home on the Web
Long Overlooked in the Online World, Mogul Skiers Now Have a Place to Find Information on Their Sport at Mogulskiing.net; Enthusiasts and Aspiring Bumpers Have Opportunity to Interact in a Mogul-Specific Online Community - December 05, 2007 - Mogulskiing.net
Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance & Stability
Nordic Walking Poles – A Huge Aid for Those With Balance Issues Including MS, Parkinson’s or Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers). - November 28, 2007 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Ski Butlers Rapid Expansion Continues
Skiers and snowboarders visiting Whistler/Blackcomb British Columbia can now enjoy hassle-free in-room fitting of ski and snowboard equipment. “Adding Whistler to our service list of world class ski destinations allows our customers to use Ski Butlers on most, if not all, of their ski... - November 21, 2007 - Ski Butlers Ski Rentals