News 2008

• Cold Arctic Air minus 20C at Whistler Blackcomb

  22-12-2008 With out-of-the-ordinary arctic winds delivering cold temperatures on the mountains over the next few days make sure to bundle up...

• Whistler Blackcomb celebrates Peak 2 Peak gondola grand opening

  15-12-2008 WHISTLER, BC, December 12, 2008 - Whistler and Blackcomb mountains were officially united today with the grand opening of the...

• Mother Nature turns Colorado resorts into winter wonderland

  15-12-2008 Denver, Colo. - December 9, 2008 - Snow started falling in the Colorado Rockies on Monday evening and continued through...

• Jackson Hole reopens its tram, albeit a much faster one

  5-12-2008 The quirky red tram at Jackson Hole, Wyoming is no more! It has been replaced by a shiny new ...

• Whistler heli-skiing takes flight Saturday, Dec 6

  2-12-2008 WHISTLER, BC, December 1, 2008 - On December 6, Whistler Heli-Skiing kicks off its 28th season, bringing guests the thrill...

• Weekend storm brings more than four feet of new snow to Colorado

  2-12-2008 12 Resorts Open For Skiing And Riding Denver, Colo. - December 1, 2008 - Over the course of the Thanksgiving holiday...

• Coronet Peak Gears Up for Mountain Bike Season

  1-12-2008 More trails for novice and family mountain bikers are ready for summer mountain biking at Coronet Peak as increased access...

• Perisher's 'Clean Up Day' another success

  25-11-2008 Perisher Blue's annual 'Clean Up Day' held on 19 November, has again proved to be a great success. Approximately 80...

• Whistler Blackcomb's official 2009 opening day

  25-11-2008 Whistler Blackcomb, the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, reopens it winter season on...

• Kids SkiFree at popular Canadian winter playgrounds

  25-11-2008 Media Release: Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay were first ski areas to open in Canada this winter thanks...

• Non-stop development in epi centre of Niseko

  12-11-2008 Media Release: There's no stopping the development of new accommodation at Hirafu which is becoming the epi centre of the Niseko...

• Banff-Lake Louise ski resorts first to open in Canada

  12-11-2008 Alberta's Rocky Mountain resorts of Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay will be the first ski areas to open in Canada...

• Colorado ski resorts coated in snow

  12-11-2008 Storm Drops More Than a Foot of Fresh Snow on Parts of State November 6, 2008 - An autumn snow...

• Australian 2008 figures released - A great winter for alpine tourism

  31-10-2008 Australian Ski Areas Association - Media Release: 28th Oct, 2008 The winter of 2008 provided some of the most consistently good...

• Budget-friendly snow holidays

  31-10-2008 Media Release: 30 Oct, 2008 There's some good news (at last) for snowhounds contemplating a fun-filled skiing or snowboarding adventure to...

• What's new at Colorado Ski Country 2008-09

  31-10-2008 Media Release: 30 Oct, 2008 Colorado USA is known for consistently providing skiers and snowboarders with unparalleled winter getaways thanks to...