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By: Mt Bachelor Ski Resort | Wednesday May 09, 2012

The Mt. Bachelor Big Wave Challenge is about surfing a snowboard through a unique and special course built specifically for this event.Each rider will be judged on creative choice of lines through the features, degree of difficulty of individual maneuvers and overall style & flow through the run.The Big Wave Challenge is a one of a kind, surfing the snow happening that is sure to be fun and exciting whether...

Continued: Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge Mt Bachelor Saturday May 12

By: Mammoth Mountain | Thursday May 03, 2012

We have another great weekend planned at Mammoth Mountain! With great spring skiing conditions, top to bottom access from the Main Lodge, and terrain for all ability levels, there is no reason NOT be here!West Coast Invitational is happening this weekend. The action kicks off Saturday with the Eddie Wall Ride and continues into the night with the Big Air competition down at Canyon Lodge. WCI is always a great...

Continued: West Coast Invitational At Mammoth Mountain This Weekend

By: Mount Hood Meadows | Thursday May 03, 2012

The 6th annual Sno-Kona Pond Skim last Saturday at Mount Hood Meadows was a great success! Spectators packed the base area to cheer on the 100 brave competitors skimming across the 90 foot pond. Nearly 70 competitors made it across the pond their qualifying run, leading to a spectacular final round. Tory Robinson, dressed as James Bond, freed a woman in distress, killed a couple bad guys and then surprised...

Continued: Sno Kona Pond Skim Recap

By: Ken Price | Tuesday February 21, 2012

The 3rd Rail Jam comes to Mt. Hood Meadows this Saturday, February, 25, 2012. Registration begins at 10:00 am with a $25 entry fee. Come on up and enjoy live music, art, and plenty of culture.For more information visit Mt. Hood Meadows homepage or the direct link below:http://www.skihood.com/Events-and-Teams/Calendar/2012/02/25/3rd-Rail-Jam

Continued: 3rd Rail Jam comes to Mt Hood Meadows

By: Ken Price | Friday February 17, 2012

The Pacific Northwest and Mt Hood is expecting a series of storms to come through over the Presidents Day three day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Mt Hood and the Cascades could receive up to 2 feet of snow over the next few days. The snow level is expected to drop to 1,000 feet which should bring the dry light snow we love to ride. Take advantage of...

Continued: Calm Before the Storm on Mt Hood

By: Ken Price | Tuesday February 14, 2012

Steeps Clinic: $99This clinic is designed for advanced/expert skiers and riders who want to improve their ability to ski/ride on steep terrain and in more difficult snow conditions. Groups will be divided based on ability and terrain preference so you will be skiing/riding with others of similar ability level and pace. Groups sizes will be no more than 7 and our expert coaches will give you individual coaching with the...

Continued: Mt. Hood Meadows Steeps Clinic

By: Eric Meyers | Thursday January 12, 2012

Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – The dork box you’re staring at just got a whole lot cooler with the official launch of MammothUnbound.com. This all-new site contains everything skiers and snowboarders need to know about Mammoth, via a stunning new interface. MammothUnbound.com is built largely around imagery. The stunning photos come from photographer Peter Morning, who last season was tasked with compiling a library of alluring images large enough to support an...

Continued: Mammoth Mountain Launches New Web Site

By: Mount Hood Meadows | Thursday December 15, 2011

Get ready for the NW Ski and Snowboard Demo Tour this Sunday, the 18th! Top manufacturers will be on hand for on-snow demos, giving you a chance to test out the latest ski and snowboard equipment you've had your eye on. This is a great "try before you buy" opportunity! The NW Demo Tour goes from 9 AM - 1 PM, and will continue until 3 PM if there's still...

Continued: NW Ski and Snowboard Demo Tour this Sunday Dec 18

By: Eric Meyers | Wednesday November 23, 2011

The Olympic-size superpipe at Mammoth Mountain is now open. The 550-foot long, 22-foot tall pipe became the first in the world to open this season, the result of the Unbound Pipe team blowing, pushing, and cutting snow around the clock for about a week.Throughout the process, the industry had been watching the web cams at Mammoth and Copper to see who would finish first, but Mammoth reclaimed the bragging rights...

Continued: Mammoth Halfpipe Open

By: Dan McKernan | Wednesday November 09, 2011

Big Bear Lake Resort Association (BBLRA) announced it will sell $11 midweek lift tickets to Big Bear Mountain Resorts (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain) with discounted lodging accommodations as part of its 11–11–11 Special Offer. The deeply discounted lift tickets are 80 percent off the regular rate. The 11–11–11 Special Offer is a one-time deal that is only available for purchase during a 24-hour window Friday, November 11, 2011 from...

Continued: $11 Bear Mountain And Snow Summit Lift Tickets

By: Joani Lynch | Wednesday November 09, 2011

Mammoth Mountain Opening Day!A combination of natural and man-made snow has Mammoth Mountain ready to turn on their lifts for the winter season starting Thursday, November 10, 2011. The mountain received over a foot of natural snowfall in the last week and temperatures have remained cold enough to allow snowmaking to continue around the clock. The following lifts are expected to run for opening day: Broadway Express (Chair 1), Face Lift...

Continued: Mammoth Mountain to Open Thursday

By: Mt. Bachelor | Thursday October 06, 2011

Mt. Bachelor has announced the new 4-Pack for the upcoming winter season, available for sale online only for 96 hours beginning tomorrow - Friday, October 7th, through Monday, October 10th, while supplies last! The 4-Pack is perfect for less frequent skiers and riders visiting Mt. Bachelor this winter at the best value, on sale for $169 or just $42.25 per day - over 40% savings on our lead rate full...

Continued: Mt. Bachelor 4 Pack Discount Lift Tickets

By: Daniel Hansen | Wednesday October 05, 2011

Mammoth Mountain Opening Day scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011, come get your winter started in style at the Big Winter Kick-Off (BWKO) during opening weekend at Mammoth Mountain. Head to Mammoth for a weekend of snowboarding and skiing, live music, film premieres, parties and more. As if riding all day and partying all night wasn’t enough, Mammoth is bringing in the Black Lips and Ra Ra Riot for a concert...

Continued: Mammoth Mountain Opening Day Scheduled

By: Tim LeRoy | Tuesday September 20, 2011

Mammoth Mountain Announces Resort Enhancements for 2011/2012 Winter SeasonResort Enhancements – A five-year resort enhancement plan will kick off for winter 2011-12 with a blizzard of improvements as Mammoth Mountain continues to build on a reputation as the premier mountain resort in California. Cutting edge changes in store will provide faster access to the slopes, a completely transformed culinary experience, a new high-speed quad, enhanced air service and a snow...

Continued: Mammoth Mountain Improvements

By: Amelia Richmond | Thursday September 08, 2011

Squaw Valley USA announces a new partnership with Snow Park Technologies (SPT), which intends to place the resort’s terrain parks and half-pipe among the top in North America over the next few years. With a resume including the ESPN Winter X-Games, Dew Tour and signature Red Bull events such as the world’s first cubed 22 foot pipe built at Squaw Valley last spring, SPT will be working with Squaw Valley...

Continued: Squaw Valley USA New Premier Terrain Parks Planned

By: Amelia Richmond | Wednesday July 27, 2011

Squaw Valley USA - July 26, 2011 – Squaw Valley USA announces the details of a five-year, $50 million capital improvement plan that will add dramatic improvements to the on-mountain and base village guest experience. Plans include everything from new food and hospitality offerings to new beginner and advanced high-speed chairlifts, trail improvements and a state of the art mountain information system. All enhancements are designed to better enable guests...

Continued: Squaw Valley Improvements Planned

By: Zahan Billimoria | Friday July 22, 2011

Marmot Lift. For the winter of 2011-2012 JHMR adds the Marmot chairlift – a double chair that will carry skiers and snowboarders 1200 vertical feet from South Pass Traverse, below the existing Thunder Lift, to the top of the Gondola. The Marmot Lift will significantly improve the skier flow across the mountain, making it easier than ever before to travel not just up and down the mountain, but also across....

Continued: The New Marmot Lift At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

By: Boreal Mountain Resort | Monday July 18, 2011

Dig into the garage to break-out your skis and snowboards.  Boreal is reopening for one-day of snow fun under the summer sun.  Thanks to the 800" snowfall season, we still have a ton of snow left on the mountain for you to shred.To celebrate the announcement of Woodward Tahoe, Boreal will open the Castle Peak Quad accessing one run with one terrain park.  Skiers and riders will be able to...

Continued: Boreal Reopens for Summer Shred 2011

By: Amelia Richmond | Friday June 10, 2011

5 Days Left to Purchase a 2011-12 Squaw Valley Season Pass for $399Skiers and riders who purchase a Squaw Valley season pass by June 15 will receive the resort’s lowest rates and ski or ride 4th of July weekend for freeSquaw Valley USA] June 10, 2011 – Squaw Valley USA starts the five day countdown to the resort’s June 15 season pass deadline. Following the June 15 deadline, most season...

Continued: Squaw Valley Season Pass Discount

By: Press Release | Friday June 03, 2011

Whether you're in need of a mini stay-cation or a much needed vacation, Winter Park Resort provides nothing less than true Rocky Mountain hospitality, spectacular scenery, limitless activities and never-ending adventures. You'll wonder why you would want to go anywhere else! Winter Park Summer Event Calender June 11: Winter Park Resort opens for Summer June 25: Winter Park Chocolate Festival July 4: 4th of July Celebration July 9: Treadfest Mountain Bike...

Continued: Winter Park Resort Premier Summer Events and Lodging

By: Dave Tragethon | Thursday May 12, 2011

Final Weekend Of The Season - Mt. Hood MeadowsWe're approaching the final weekend of the 2010/2011 season! We've had one of our longest seasons in our 43 year history - 167 days, including this upcoming weekend. We'll operate both Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, from 9 AM - 2 PM, with discounted lift tickets at $49. To celebrate our final weekend, we're inviting all night, midweek, and 10-time pass holders...

Continued: Mt Hood Meadows Final Weekend Of The Season

By: Bear Mountain Resorts | Tuesday April 12, 2011

Great Spring Skiing and Snowboarding At Snow SummitSnow Summit has plenty of snow, fun park features, and nearly every run is open. Snow Summit will be open through at least April 17th and possibly through April 23rd depending on skier/snowboarder interest.Although Bear Mountain still had lots of snow, it is closed for the season due to low business volume however; all Bear Mountain Only season passes are now valid at...

Continued: Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Summit Great Spring Conditions