BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Two promising development-level ski racers on the U.S. Ski Team were killed Monday in an avalanche in Soelden, Austria. Killed in the avalanche were Ronnie Berlack, 20 (Franconia, NH) and Bryce Astle, 19 (Sandy, UT). The two were among a group of six athletes freeskiing at the Austrian resort. The other four skied […]
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How well do you ski?
By Jeffrey Weidel You have been skiing for a while. But do you really know how well you ski? Can you accurately pinpoint what level of skier you are? The answer for many people is no, they can’t really access their skiing ability. Most skiers either classify themselves as a beginner, intermediate or expert. However, there are more than […]
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar
If you’re contemplating learning skiing or snowboarding, there’s no time like the present. Lake Tahoe ski resorts Northstar California, Heavenly and Kirkwood are all participating in January’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain are looking to provide instruction for first-time skiers and snowboarders, as well as intermediate and […]
Learn to Ski, Snowboard Month in Lake Tahoe
Want to learn how to ski or snowboard? Here’s your chance. The National SnowSports Industry Association puts on Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month every January to ignite and rekindle passions for skiing and snowboarding. Many of North Lake Tahoe’s 12 downhill resorts are offering steep discounts on lessons, lift tickets, rentals and more, making it […]
Squaw Valley’s Travis Ganong wins World Cup downhill
Travis Ganong made the Olympic ski team a year ago, which was a major goal. This weekend he reached another career milestone – winning a World Cup event. Ganong, who trains at Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, dominated on the new course on the men’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour, finishing first at […]
Guide to buying new skis
Attention all you budget-conscious types. Let’s face facts – change is required. It’s time to ditch those archaic skis and get hooked up with a new pair. Yes, it is hard pulling the trigger, especially when your bank account isn’t overflowing with excess cash and the old skis still provide adequate transportation. Yet so did […]
Bear Valley ski resort opens for season
Snowmaking allowed Bear Valley ski resort to kick off the 2014-15 winter season on Saturday, Nov. 29. The resort, located in the Central Sierra Mountains, nestled off Highway 4, had a modest one lift and one trail open on a day when light snow was falling. Bear Valley ski resort begins the 2014-15 season under the […]
Mountain Collective ski pass now includes Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine
The Mountain Collective has added another premier independent ski and snowboard destination in North America to its roster of iconic mountains for the 2014-15 winter season. Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine joins AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Whistler Blackcomb in this unprecedented collaboration of destinations. A limited number of Mountain Collective passes […]
Discount children’s ski, snowboard equipment with Any Mountain Trade in Program
Buying skiing and snowboarding equipment for children can be expensive, especially if you’re purchasing every year or two because the child is growing and needs new gear. Skiing and snowboarding families looking for the best deal for getting their children into a full season of ski and snowboard equipment can take advantage of Any Mountain’s […]
SnowBomb.com Festivals taking place in November
The ski season is nearing. And to get a little taste of winter, SnowBomb.com is holding its seventh annual Ski & Board Festivals at three locations in November. SnowBomb.com’s Ski & Board Festivals are celebrating the upcoming winter in style this year. The San Francisco Festival will return to Fort Mason on Nov. 2, The […]