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2009/2010 Mount Snow Season Pass Prices Announced
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
WEST DOVER, Vermont (February 16, 2009) – Mount Snow announced today that its 2009/2010 season pass prices will remain at the 2008/2009 rates. All season pass products, excluding the Higher Education college pass, will go on sale March 14, 2009. (more…)
08-09 Peak Resorts Mount Snow Review
03 years ago
by User Review
in Vermont
Wonderful runs, tons of options, great freestyle park….just great all around!
Hey all! I just got back from a weekend trip to Mount Snow and I can’t rave enough about this mountain. Nowhere near as crowded as Killington, and it had amazing runs. Tons of intermediate runs for someone who is past the greens, but really great long green ones to challenge even the most advanced rider.
I got to see the amazing Dew Tour setup, and their Carinthia park was unbelievable.
Tons of powdery snow, fast lifts, great weather. An overall WONDERFUL experience.
Hip Hop Breakthrough Band Flobots, Renowned For Their Top-ten Billboard Hit “handlebars,” To Headline Music Stage At Mount Snow’s Winter Dew Tour Event On Friday Jan. 9
03 years ago
NEW YORK – December 15, 2008 – The Winter Dew Tour today announced that Flobots, the band who’s top-ten billboard hit “Handlebars” thrust them into the limelight, will headline at the Verizon Wireless music stage on Friday, Jan. 9, at the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour in Mount Snow, Vermont. Reggae-infused band Dirty Heads will kick off the show.
As one of the most talked about newcomers of 2008, Flobots most recent release, Fight With Tools, sold more than a quarter million copies. The band recently joined the celebrated record label Universal Republic.
The six-man band began as a hip-hop trio in 1995 and evolved into the musical powerhouse they are today with the addition of live instrumentalists. Their live shows are defined by infectious beats enhanced by a high-octane rhythm section that includes bass, drums, funk guitar chords and a viola. (more…)
The Program Snowboard Brands Plan Move to Vermont
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
Irvine, Calif. (December 5, 2008)—The Program, which includes snowboard brands Forum, Special Blend and Foursquare, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Burlington, Vermont where parent company Burton Snowboards is based. The transition will be complete by early February and will allow The Program to invest more in developing great products and marketing while reducing overhead costs, which is critical during challenging economic periods.
“In tough times like these, we need to be very strategic and efficient so we can continue to invest in our core strengths like product development and marketing, and this move allows us to do just that,” says The Program General Manager Sam Paschel. “In Burlington, The Program will benefit from over 30 years of Burton’s product development, sales and operations expertise while enjoying easy access to Burton’s shared services. And it will be great to have the company close to the mountains where we can easily test product on snow.” (more…)
Mount Snow Changing Snow Reports To Reflect Accuracy
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
West Dover, Vt (november 17, 2008) – With A New Strategy Of Reporting Open Acreage Instead Of Open Trails, Mount Snow Announced Today That It Is Changing Its Snow Reporting Methods To More Accurately Convey Terrain Availability And Snow Conditions.
“The Bottom Line Is That A Trail Count Does Not Tell The Whole Story,” Said Tim Boyd, President Of Mount Snow’s Parent Company, Peak Resorts. (more…)
Burton Snowboards Brings The Stash® to Killington Resort in Vermont
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Burlington, VT (September 29, 2008) – Burton Snowboards and Killington Resort today announced plans to build The Stash®, a revolutionary resort run created by Jake Burton and Burton team riders that utilizes the natural terrain, local wood products and organic features to create the ultimate freestyle riding experience. The first run of its kind in New England and Burton’s home state of Vermont, The Stash at Killington is slated to open to the public on December 19, 2008.
“Bringing the Stash to Vermont has been an objective from the start,” says Jake Burton, Founder and Chairman of Burton Snowboards. “Vermont riders are all about tree riding and jibs. This will take it to the next level, giving local riders a chance to have that much more fun on the mountain.” (more…)
Jump At The Value Of Skiing And Riding
03 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Deals aside, skiing and riding are a value for life. They are a lifestyle; physically challenging sports; family adventures; a common bond. They open the door to winter fun – bringing people of all ages together and satisfying the mildest of carvers to the heartiest of dare-devils. The common denominator is a universal feeling of joy – often revealed through a rosy-cheeked smile at about 4:00 p.m. slope-side.Don’t get Ski Vermont wrong, it’s nice to save a buck too, but it’s especially nice to be enamored – with life. Go in alone, or go with friends and family – all are welcome to enjoy the experiences of the mountain. (more…)
Students Lobby for Snowboarding’s Adoption as Vermont State Sport
04 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
February 19, 2008 – MONTPELIER — Swanton sixth-grader Jocelyn Shusda sat before the Senate Education Committee and laid out her case:
“Snowboarding is the best fit for the criteria for choosing a Vermont state sport,†she said. (more…)