Resort News

Sun Peaks Opens with Top-to-Bottom Skiing on Saturday, November 14!

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2 years ago
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Sun Peaks, BC (November 12, 2009) – Sun Peaks Resort opens with top-to-bottom skiing this Saturday, November 14th with fantastic early season conditions!

Thanks to excellent summer grooming and brush removal, early snow fall and snow making, opening day at Sun Peaks is a week earlier than originally scheduled! (more…)

Park City Mountain Resort Names Jeremy Cooper as New Terrain Park Manager

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2 years ago
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Park City, Utah (November 11, 2009) – Park City Mountain Resort is pleased to announce Jeremy Cooper as the Resort’s new Terrain Park Manager, effective immediately.

“Park City Mountain Resort is committed to maintaining a leadership position in the action sports world,” said Jenni Smith, vice president of Resort Administration for Park City Mountain Resort. “We believe that Jeremy’s experience and passion will us allow us to continue to push our progression within the industry.” (more…)

Kids Fly, Ride, Ski and Stay Free at Vail and Beaver Creek this Winter

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2 years ago
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KIDS FLY, RIDE, SKI AND STAY FREE AT VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK THIS WINTER

VAIL, Colo. – Nov. 4, 2009 – This winter marks the 20th anniversary of commercial air service to Eagle Airport (EGE), and with it, the continuation of the ever-popular Kids Fly Free program. For each paid adult fare (age 18 and above) for direct commercial flights into Eagle Airport, American Airlines is offering one free child’s ticket for ages 2-12. Upon arrival, children also receive free transportation to and from Vail or Beaver Creek via Colorado Mountain Express (CME) with a paying adult; free skiing or riding at Vail and Beaver Creek with a paying adult; and free lodging with a paying adult at select properties in Vail and Beaver Creek. (more…)

Wintergreen Resort Again Rolls Out Popular Guaranteed ‘Learn to Ski & Snowboard’ Program

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2 years ago
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WINTERGREEN, Va. (Nov. 5, 2009) – Dispense with the anxiety, shelve the trepidation. Wintergreen Resort, located high atop Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, has a guarantee for first-time skiers and snowboarders this winter season – take a lesson with its professional teaching staff and you’ll be turning and stopping when it’s all over. If not? The next lesson is on the resort. (more…)

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Snowmaking begins at Sugarloaf

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2 years ago
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Offseason upgrades increase efficiency, provide better early-season snow

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine – With flurries falling and temps in the low to mid twenties this morning, Sugarloaf began snowmaking operations in preparation for the 2009/10 season. The familiar sound of snowguns echoed through Carrabassett Valley as snowmakers covered the upper section of Tote Road for several hours.

This morning’s snowmaking was a test of the system as Sugarloaf’s snowmakers prepare for a major snowmaking push over the next two weeks in preparation for opening day on Friday, November 20. The resort plans to open with skiing and riding on Tote Road, with lift service on the SuperQuad chairlift. If weather permits, crews are hopeful that they’ll be able add additional trails for opening day as well. (more…)

Mount Snow Makes Snow, and lots of it

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2 years ago
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WEST DOVER, VT – (November 4, 2009) – There is an unfamiliar sound in the Mount Snow Valley, it’s the sound of silence. With Peak Resorts investing $9 million in state of the art fan guns, gone are the days of loud air-water equipment, in is the quiet hum of progress. (more…)

Sun Peaks Gears Up for Opening Day on November 14!

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2 years ago
by Press Release in

Sun Peaks, BC (November 3, 2009) – Epic early-season snowfall at Sun Peaks Resort has moved up opening day to Saturday, November 14, a week ahead of schedule! And as the first resort to open in the BC Interior this winter, Sun Peaks is gearing up for a huge celebration.

With the new opening day, it’s all about the number 14. The 2009-2010 Winter season begins 14 minutes early on the Sunburst Chairlift as the lift starts turning at 8:46am on Saturday, November 14. And if you’re lucky…a free or discounted lift ticket may be in the cards! (more…)

Vail

Yukon Kornelius, Members of Dave Mathews Band, Barenaked Ladies and Guster, To Perform in Vail, CO As A Part Of Vail Snow Daze and Environmental Music Tour

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2 years ago
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VAIL, Colo. – Nov. 2, 2009 – Vail Mountain and partner Highline Sports & Entertainment announced today that star-studded band Yukon Kornelius will perform an awareness concert for environmental non-profit Reverb on Fri., Dec. 11 as a part of Vail Snow Daze, Vail’s annual winter kick-off festival. Anchored by Stefan Lessard, bass guitarist from Dave Matthews Band, and joined by Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, Adam Gardner of Guster and Eric Fawcett from N*E*R*D, Yukon Kornelius will take center stage at Vail’s Dobson Ice Arena with opening act Pete Kilpatrick Band. (more…)

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