WILLISTON, Vermont — The American Cancer Society launches Hope on the Slopes for the first time ever in New England at Vermont’s own Bolton Valley Resort. This down hill skiing and snowboarding event gives everyone in our region a chance to help the organization save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team today by visiting http://main.acsevents.org/hopeontheslopesvt or by calling 866-466-0626.
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Governor Douglas Proclaims January as Learn a Snow Sport Month in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vermont — For the first time, Governor Jim Douglas proclaimed January as Learn a Snow Sport Month, endorsing Vermont ski resorts as learning destinations for Vermonters and all winter visitors to the Green Mountain State. Vermont ski areas are offering learning programs during January 2010 to make it easy for children and adults to learn alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Learn a Snow Sport Month is a community outreach initiative organized by…
Pico Mountain Holiday Giving Benefits Rutland and Killington Communities
KILLINGTON, Vermont — Thanks to the fundraising efforts of staff and local skiers and snowboarders, Pico Mountain is happy to announce a donation of more than $2,000 to the United Way of Rutland County, and a donation of 1,000 lift tickets to the local Red Cross. Pico Mountain gave a free Pico Express card to any guest who donated over $20 to the United Way of Rutland County, VT
Okemo Makes Safety Fun
LUDLOW, Vermont — Okemo Mountain Resort will commemorate National Safety Awareness Week, Jan. 16-22, 2010, with a host of fun events and activities to help educate skiers and riders of all ages and promote on-mountain safety. The National Ski Areas Association named Okemo Mountain Resort winner of the Best Helmet Safety Program in its 2009 Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Awards
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.
Ben & Jerry’s Launches New Flavor To Honor Snowboarding Olympian
Flavor celebrates Vermont native’s humanitarian effort.
Vermont Ski Areas Association Launches RideVermont.com
MONTPELIER, Vermont — A new blog dedicated to the Vermont snowboarding scene was launched by Vermont Ski Areas Association today.
Pico Mountain and United Way Team up for December Fundraiser
KILLINGTON, Vermont — Pico Mountain is happy to announce a partnership with the United Way of Rutland County for the weekend of December 18-20. The United Way will receive 100 percent of all donations made. Guests who donate $20 or more to the United Way will receive a free Pico Express Card, a $26 value.
New Jay Peak Lodge Offers Special Christmas Holiday Soft Launch Packages
JAY, Vermont — Probably the best last minute ski vacation deal west of the Rockies is being offered this year by Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort, which is opening its new, slope-side Tram Haus Lodge at discounted, soft-launch rates, available for a limited time from December 25 to 31. The introductory rates start at $225 per person (15% off regular holiday rates), per night, for a luxe mountainside studio suite, and includes lift ticket, breakfast, dinner, indoor heated parking, fitness…
Town of Killington Vermont Launches Website to Attract and Communicate with Visitors
KILLINGTON, Vermont — Killington, Vermont is known for great skiing and snowboarding, but the town is also home to an abundance of other recreational and wellness opportunities. As part of an ongoing strategy to attract four- season visitors, the Town has launched www.DiscoverKillington.com. Sponsored by the town Economic Development and Tourism Commission (EDTC) the new site kicks off with an online contest in which visitors to the site may enter for a chance to win a ‘Discover…