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Jill Reports Fashion Trends Aloof At Snow Trade Show; Women’s Wear ‘Stifled’

The overall sense of style was still aloof as the third day of the Snow Industries America (SIA) trade show ended here in Denver. Instead of standouts like in years past -…

The Ski Club snow report app is coming

The clock is counting down to the launch of our snow report iPhone app and you can be the first to know about it

Snow dump in Northern French Alps

After some fantastic snow in the Southern French Alps early last week, the snow has turned North with resorts receiving up to 30cm

Techniques For Teaching Children To Ski

One of the things that amazes adult skiers as they observe a 3-foot-tall projectile rocket past them on the snow is how fast and how quickly children learn how to ski. The…

Snow in UK boosts holiday sales

Despite adverse conditions in some areas, the snow has got the country reaching for their skis and snowboards, holiday companies reveal

Gunstock Adaptive is Holding its 5th Annual Fundraising Event, Party on the Snow

GILFORD, New Hampshire — Gunstock Adaptive will hold its annual one day fundraising event. On Sat March 12, 2010, Ski Teams will gather at Gunstock Mountain Resort. They come in costumes for a day of fun, and to support the non-profit adaptive program Gunstock Adaptive.

Wildcat Mountain Supports Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire — New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. In doing so, the state of New Hampshire joins several other states across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports. Wildcat Mountain has been introducing persons to winter recreation since it began…

Mount Snow Rail Jam to Raise Money for Twin Valley High School Snowboard Team

MOUNT SNOW, Vermont — Frosty the SnowJAM took place on Saturday, January 2nd 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. All of the event proceeds, over $600, benefited the Twin Valley High School Snowboard Team. The competition was composed of all age skiers and snowboarders, some brand new to competing and others were seasoned veterans.

Heavy Snow Greets New Year’s Eve In Cottonwood Canyon

The Wasatch finally got the snow they’ve been dancing for since November. The Cottonwood Canyon areas rocked Wednesday with 17 inches of freshies and more on the way. Snowbird’s mountain ops are…

Ski environmentalist walked to Copenhagen talks carrying skis

Alison Gannett walked 200 miles to the COP-15 climate talks carrying a pair of skis to raise awareness of the importance of saving our snow