Cool Off at the Top of Arizona

Plenty of Snow Remains for making Snowmen
Flagstaff, AZ - The Arizona Snowbowl will be opening for summer operations on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The Scenic Skyride will begin daily operations from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Peak Side Café will be open for lunch or a refreshing beverage.

Boasting the best views of the vast San Francisco Peaks volcanic field and beyond to the Grand Canyon, the spectacular Scenic Skyride rises from the fragrant ponderosa pine forest every day through the Labor Day weekend. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Interpretive Rangers will be stationed at the top of the Skyride providing interpretive talks about the history and geology of the area. Attending one of these presentations is a wonderful educational experience.

"We are excited to get summer operations started and the Skyride is always a great adventure for the entire family. Now that it is starting to warm up, this is the perfect way to cool down. We still have plenty of snow at the top and I'm sure you will see people making snowmen or having a fun snowball fight for the next few weeks," states Dave Smith, Snowbowl's Marketing Director.

Splash into Summer Memorial Day Weekend at Belleayre Mountain

2nd Annual Belleayre Triple Crown Features Kayak Race, Mountain Bike Drag Race and Rail Jam

Highmount, NY - Summer is right around the corner because Saturday, May 29 of Memorial Day Weekend, the Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake will open for weekends for 2010. And to help launch into summer with style Belleayre is excited to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Triple Crown Splash into Summer Extravaganza. The Triple Crown Extravaganza consists of a Memorial Day Weekend Rail Jam, a Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach, and a Mountain Bike Drag Race. The grand prize to the person who wins all three events is Family Pack of Four Season Passes to Belleayre for the 2010-2011 skiing and riding season valued at $1600. The schedule of events begins with registration at 9:00am at the Belleayre Beach for kayakers and people who are entering the Triple Crown. Competitors participating in only the Mountain Bike Drag Race and the Rail Jam will be able to register at Overlook Deck beginning at 10:00am. The Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach runs from 10:00am-12:00 fol
lowed by the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Overlook Lodge. After the Mountain Bike Drag Race, the Rail Jam will start in front of Overlook Lodge and run from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The cost to enter all three events is $15 or competitors can enter just the event they are interested in. The Kayak Race is $8 (cost of lake entry), the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race is $5 and the Rail Jam is $10. The Award Ceremony for all three events will happen on the Overlook Deck at 6:00pm where DJ Pure will be rocking out all day at the Belleayre Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Skiers and riders who are not participating in the Triple Crown are welcome to hit the rails beginning at noon.

Arapahoe Basin Celebrates 9th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs

Arapahoe Basin, CO - On Sunday May 30, Arapahoe Basin will be hosting the ninth annual Festival of the Brewpubs. Four local Summit County breweries will be offering samples of their favorite hand-crafted ales. Brewpubs include Backcountry, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam and Pug Ryan’s.

A-Basin will be selling 14 oz. plastic souvenir mugs for $20. Mugs can be purchased for unlimited tasting from noon until 4:00 p.m. or while supplies last. (Must be 21 years of age to participate.)

A DJ from Krystal 93 radio will be spinning tunes in the base area from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Live music starts at 1:00 p.m. with That Eighties Band, on the ticket office steps. The outside barbecue will be fired up featuring smoked pulled pork sliders.

A-Basin is open from top to bottom with great spring skiing and riding conditions. A-Basin currently has a 36” midway base and is open from 8:30 a.m. weekends and 9:00 a.m. weekdays until 4:00 p.m.

Light The Wick: Teton Gravity Research Explores the Third Dimension

Teton Village, WY - TGR presents their latest and most cutting edge ski film to-date: Light The Wick - a groundbreaking endeavor in action sports cinematography. This visual journey combines film, HD and 3D technology. Light the Wick brings the audience a film experience like no other about sparking the internal flame and watching the world’s top skiers blast off. In their pursuit of the globe’s most jaw-dropping terrain, the team heads around the world to new and uncharted destinations in addition to their favorite stomping grounds. Join the crew as they discover the big mountain mecca of Petersburg, AK, revel in the best snow Croatia has seen in fifty years, hit deep pillows in Italy, send full throttle riding in the British Columbia backcountry and take on epic free-riding at Ripley Creek and North Cascades Heli. Don’t miss Sammy Carlson, Byron Wells and John Spriggs in the Stevens Pass 3D experiment. The groundbreaking dual RED One slow motion aerial shots will make you want to reach out and touch the incredible action. Light The Wick showcases the most talented and well-rounded athletes in the sport together in one must-see film.

Endless Days, Endless Views

Girdwood, AK - Summer at Alyeska Resort
Sightseeing on the Aerial Tram
Bring your friends & family and ride the Tram. Enjoy a mountaintop lunch at Glacier Express. Tram open daily 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. 2010-11 season passholders ride the Tram free all summer!
Alyeska Summer Camp
Ride in your own private park & pipe. Two sessions: June 7 - 11 & June 14 - 18. Multi-day coaching packages available. Freeride only tickets: $75 per day.
Fiddlehead Folk Festival
It’s summer music festival time again! Bring the whole family to the innagural Fiddlehead Folk Festival on Saturday, June 19 for a full day of fun. Great American Taxi and The Greencards headline an impressive line up of local and national bluegrass, folk and country acts.

Whistler Blackcomb Reflects After An Epic Season

Highlights Include: Record Breaking Snowfall, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the Golden Eagle Award
Whistler, BC - The 2009/2010 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb was one for the record books. History was made this year in more ways than one beginning with record breaking snowfall in November and was topped off when Whistler’s 50 year dream of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was realized.

“This has been a season like no other,” says Dave Brownlie, President and Chief Operating Officer at Whistler Blackcomb. “We could not have asked for a better year to host the Games and have the eyes of the world on us. The phenomenal early snowfall set the tone for the season and a number of blue bird days during the Games helped to showcase the beauty and majestic nature of this amazing place.” Brownlie continues, “With all of the media exposure generated by the Games, and resulting new awareness levels for Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to convert desire into action. We will be working hard to continue on the awareness momentum of the Games and attract guests from all over the world to Whistler next season and beyond.”

2nd Annual Belleayre Triple Crown Features Kayak Race, Mountain Bike Drag Race and Rail Jam

Highmount, NY - Summer is right around the corner because Saturday, May 29 of Memorial Day Weekend, the Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake will open for weekends for 2010. And to help launch into summer with style Belleayre is excited to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Triple Crown Splash into Summer Extravaganza. The Triple Crown Extravaganza consists of a Memorial Day Weekend Rail Jam, a Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach, and a Mountain Bike Drag Race. The grand prize to the person who wins all three events is Family Pack of Four Season Passes to Belleayre for the 2010-2011 skiing and riding season valued at $1600. The schedule of events begins with registration at 9:00am at the Belleayre Beach for kayakers and people who are entering the Triple Crown. Competitors participating in only the Mountain Bike Drag Race and the Rail Jam will be able to register at Overlook Deck beginning at 10:00am. The Kayak Regatta at Belleay re Beach runs from 10:00am-12:00 followed by the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Overlook Lodge. After the Mountain Bike Drag Race, the Rail Jam will start in front of Overlook Lodge and run from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. The cost to enter all three events is $15 or competitors can enter just the event they are interested in. The Kayak Race is $8 (cost of lake entry), the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race is $5 and the Rail Jam is $10. The Award Ceremony for all three events will happen on the Overlook Deck at 6:00pm where DJ Pure will be rocking out all day at the Belleayre Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Skiers and riders who are not participating in the Triple Crown are welcome to hit the rails beginning at noon.

Summer is Just Around the Corner at Timberline!

Government Camp, OR - Recent storms have blanketed Timberline with fresh snow. With 12 new inches falling in the past 72 hours, it still feels like mid-winter up here at Timberline. That being said, spring is here and summer is just around the corner, and with that comes a new round of fun on the south side of Mt. Hood…

The Palmer Snowfield is THE place to be in the summer. Wide open turns, amazing views, and plenty of Vitamin D. We’ve recently moved our freestyle terrain operation up the hill onto the Magic Mile chair lift. With a freshly cut half-pipe, and a new park on Otto Lang, there is plenty to ski and ride as you slide into Summer 2010.

Timberline Summer Snow Camps
We’ve re-invented our summer camp program this year — adding a new Family Freestyle Camp, complete with more affordable Day Camp options for kids looking to have fun on our summer snow. Click here to see what the new camp has to offer -- and to enter our 'win a free camp session' promotion with StillNotSponsored.com!

Thank You from Banff-Lake Louise!

Banff-Lake Louise, AB - Yesterday Banff-Lake Louise said goodbye to the eight month long ski season with another fantastic spring party. Now the snow is melting, the bears are waking, the elk are calving, and (aside from planning more great vacation deals) the Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine (SBLLS) team are spending the summer learning the art of grass-skiing.

“To everyone who joined us out here this season, we’d like to say thank you,” said Dan Markham, of SBLLS. “We hope you had a really great time. If you didn't make it out, we’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit in 2010-11.”

Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations For The Long Memorial Weekend

Experience the ZipRider, New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola, and More At Legendary Mountain
Jackson, NH - Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. As a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have most recently been voted #1 in the East by readers of SKI Magazine.

Wildcat Mountain’s ZipRider combines a safe, one-of-a-kind, flying experience with beautiful scenery. With four cable lines that affectively allow for maximum rider capacity, the ZipRider is the only attraction of its kind in New Hampshire and is different than the canopy zip-line tours familiar to most. For just the cost of a $20 ticket and meeting minimum and maximum weight/height requirements, riders board a chair lift ride to the starting deck where they are secured into a comfortable chair-style harness where they will then descend just under a half-mile over trails, tree-tops, and the Peabody River at heights of up to 70 feet and speeds that can reach 45 miles per hour before the ZipRider’s automatic braking and a spring stopping system receive the rider comfortably at the landing platform located a short distance from the main base lodge.

Also unique to Wildcat Mountain, and the only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has once again transformed from New Hampshire's fastest and most powerful summit quad chairlift during the winter and spring skiing and riding season to the state's highest summer and fall scenic gondola. The 6,700 foot summit cable line transports the enclosed 4-person scenic gondolas creating a unique guest experience and opportunity to view Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range from atop the 4,000 foot-plus summit of Wildcat Mountain. The scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved canine members, to enjoy incredible views and scenery. Gondolas run continuously, so you don't wait in any lines.

Future Stars Cross Country Mountain Biking Camp coming to RED Mountain

Rossland, BC - RED Mountain would like to announce that Future Stars Cross Country Mountain Bike Camp will be hosted at RED Mountain Resort’s Lodging and utilizing the comprehensive trail network found within Rossland. The camp runs from July 30th to August 1st, 2010.

Rossland has a thriving community of mountain bikers and a comprehensive mountain biking trail system that makes RED Mountain and Rossland, BC a well suited location for mountain biking camps. Deanne Steven, Executive Director of Tourism Rossland notes “We are really excited to have this type of event in Rossland, as we are world renowned for our trail network!”.

With a trail system which is maintained, labeled and managed by the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society that stretches over 200 km and home to the world renowned and IMBA praised 7 Summits trail, those that come to the camp will certainly enjoy the terrain and challenges that the trail system provides.

RED Mountain will be hosting the camp as the official accommodations of the Future Stars Cross Country Mountain Bike Camp. Future Stars Cross Country Mountain Bike Camps provide young athletes with the unique opportunity to learn from and interact with Canadian Olympians. The program will cover all aspects including race strategy, race style workouts, technical trail riding, core strength workouts and nutrition and endurance riding. It is Future Stars’ goal to ensure that each participant has an enjoyable experience and reaches their fullest potential.

Water Slide and Snowboard / Ski This Weekend at Wild Mountain!

Taylors Falls, MN - Hello from sunny beautiful Taylors Falls! Isn't this weather fantastic? I am confident that it is going to be like this all summer!

Did you know that the water park, alpine slides & go-karts open this weekend? Come visit us and play in the water park. The first weekend is never busy...

In addition, we will be hosting the Am Thrash rail jam this weekend. Yes, there is still a little bit of snow left on the hill. Enough to set 1 or 2 rails and to let people slide on the snow. How fun to ski/snowboard and ride the water park in the same day!

The Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours & Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak rental are operating 7 days a week. The first dinner cruise is Saturday, June 5th. Plan a romantic evening out. Tickets do sell out quickly, don't forget to make your reservations soon! In fact, the first Wine & Chocolate cruise is June 12th and their are only 11 tickets remaining.

Bromley’s Expanded ZipRider Debuts Memorial Day Weekend

Manchester Center, VT - Bromley’s Sun Mountain Adventure Park opens for Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st, with its famous slate of rides and slides including the debut of the newly expanded Sun Mountain Flyer, New England’s longest ZipRider.

The park opens Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and gets all musical on you at 11:00 a.m., when WEQX FM’s Amber Miller broadcasts live ’til to 2:00 p.m. Sunday’s lineup includes the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s “Raptor Encounter” show – two free shows with real live raptors like eagles, hawks, falcons and owls – on the Sun Deck at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The park will also be open on Monday, Memorial Day.

Go to www.Bromley.com for a virtual ride on the Sun Mountain Flyer, scope out all of the other rides and attractions and check the Events page for the summer’s complete lineup of free family-friendly music and shows. While there, read all about Tasty Tuesdays (FREE ice cream!) and Fridays After Five, when the park stays open late with a specially priced Adventure Pass and great food and drink specials on Fridays in July and August.

Three Free Tix with the 2010/11 Rocky Mountain Superpass

Winter Park/Copper Mountain/Steamboat Springs, CO - A new benefit of three FREE lift tickets has been added to the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, which offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for only $49 down through June 1, 2010.

“Collectively, we decided to add a huge bonus benefit to the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus if purchased through June 1,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Winter Park Resort. “The three free lift tickets, paired with the already doubled Friends & Family benefits for the 2010/11 season at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat, makes this an incredible value and an even better deal for our loyal guests.”

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits:

NEW three complimentary lift tickets with every adult pass purchase, good for one per resort: Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat, valid opening day at each resort through December 10, 2010.

Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat

NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends & Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per resort)

Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons

Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts)

Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails

Royal Street Cafe' Opens for Dining June 18th

Ride the Chairlift to Lunch and Receive a Complimentary Lift Ticket!
Park City, UT - Deer Valley’s Royal Street Café offers a truly unique dining experience that’s become a mainstay of summer in Park City for locals and visitors. Guests can access Royal Street Café, located mid-mountain Deer Valley, either by car, bike, foot or chairlift. Those who purchase a ticket to ride the Silver Lake Express chairlift to Royal Street Café from the Resort base will receive a complimentary lift voucher for a future visit.

“Enjoying lunch on the deck of Royal Street Café, and riding the chairlift to get there has become a cherished tradition for many,” says Coleen Reardon, Resort director of marketing. “Riding the Silver Lake Express chairlift from the Resort base provides guests a really fun and beautiful way to get to the restaurant. The ride is scenic, peaceful and relaxing. Whether you come to the Resort to mountain bike, hike, or simply run over from your workplace in street clothes, you’ll feel like you’ve had a refreshing break in the middle of the day. As a bonus, we offer guests who purchase a one-time chairlift ride to Royal Street Café the chance to return another day and enjoy a complimentary all-day lift experience, whether they want to use it for mountain biking, hiking, or scenic chairlift riding.”

The Royal Street Café summer promotion works like this: Guests who purchase a $9 one-time ride on the Silver Lake Express chairlift from the Snow Park Ticket Office at the Resort base and then eat lunch at Royal Street Café will be given a voucher which can be redeemed for a scenic lift ride on Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express chairlifts any day of the 2010 summer season (June 18 through Labor Day and September 11 & 12, conditions permitting).

This year, Royal Street Café won the Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards “Best Lunch in Park City,” and for good reason. Innovative, fresh fare is accompanied by refreshing drinks and cool mountain breezes. Some favorite dishes include the Dungeness crab tower, roasted duck spring rolls, the Asian chicken salad with soy-ginger vinaigrette, grilled tuna tacos, creative paninis and maple bacon BBQ bison burger. Seasonal cocktails, such as the 2007/08 Park City Cocktail Contest winner, the Blueberry Mojito or the 2009/10 Park City Cocktail Contest winner, Deer Valley’s Elderflower Cocktail. Royal Street Café is located at the mid-mountain Silver Lake Lodge, adjacent to Deer Valley’s lift-accessed mountain biking operation and is open for lunch seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., June 18 through Labor Day.

Taos Ski Valley Features Gov't Mule at the Second Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival

Taos Ski Valley, NM - This is the music event of the summer in Northern New Mexico. On Sunday, September 5th, Taos Mountain Music Festival is featuring Warren Haynes with his prolific band Gov't Mule along with a full lineup of great music throughout the day.

Big riffs, massive grooves, and expansive improvisations are the hallmarks of Gov't Mule's legendary live shows.

"Last year's Taos Mountain Music Festival was a fantastic event!" says Taos Ski Valley's Event Director Alejandro Blake "This year we are stepping it up a level and people are going to be blown away by the talented lineup slated to play the 2010 festival."

"This is such a family friendly festival and this year we are going above and beyond to give visitors a full weekend of fun in Taos Ski Valley" adds Alyson Hyder, Executive Director of the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Early Bird Sale: $35 (limited availability)
Advance Tickets: $42
Door Sales: $48

This outdoor festival in Taos Ski Valley is situated on four acres of fenced land with the beautiful backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by national forest. The gates open at 10am and festival attendees are urged to arrive early and claim your spot for the day to enjoy a full day of music and entertainment. Once settled, festival-goers can enjoy "Strawberry Fair" the festival's marketplace. They can check out circus entertainers, shop for crafts from local artisans and sample food from top area vendors and restaurants. For just $5, kids can enter the "Kidzone" and go wild in the jumpy castle, get their faces painted, play games, even learn to play the drums. This Labor Day weekend Taos Ski Valley will host activities for all to enjoy all weekend long including "Movies in the Mountains", guided hikes to Wheeler Peak (the tallest peak in New Mexico) and live bands in bars surrounding the festival grounds.

ORDA & NYSEF Honored for Their Work in Hosting U.S. Alpine Nationals

Local Athletes and Coaches Recognized by USSA
Park City, UT - There were times during March’s U.S. Alpine National Championships, at Whiteface, where officials were wondering if skiers were going to be wearing swim suits and snorkels instead of speed suits and skis while they raced. Officials and staff from both the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) battled all types of inclement weather conditions keeping the race on track and on schedule. For that both organizations were named recipients of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) Paul Bacon Award, given to an outstanding contributor in the field of race organizing. The award was presented during the USSA’s annual dinner, held Friday night, May 14, in Park City, Utah.

“Few venues, world-wide, could have accomplished what this partnership of ORDA and NYSEF produced on behalf of USSA alpine competitors,” stated Bill Marolt, USSA president/CEO. “It certainly stretched our resources, both mentally and physically. The hill preparation prior to the event was the critical link in the process. The efforts to produce world-class events were remarkable, especially while contending with extremely adverse weather and temperatures. ORDA and NYSEF should take great pride in being recognized for your passion for sport and your leadership efforts.”

Jay Rand, NYSEF executive director added, “We are honored to receive this prestigious award, and thank the USSA and all of the officials and volunteers that contributed to a successful national alpine championships under extremely challenging weather conditions.”

Vermontville’s two-time Olympic medalist Bill Demong, NYSEF coach Casey Colby and USSA international representative Joe Lamb, both of Lake Placid, were also honored by the association. Demong was presented the USSA Chairman’s Olympic Champion Award, a tribute to his gold medal achievement during February’s Olympic Winter Games, in Vancouver, Canada, where he won the United States’ first-ever Olympic gold medal in the Nordic combined large hill event. Demong also helped lead the U.S. team to a silver medal in the team event.

Deer Valley Resort is Now Leasing Space in the Recently Acquired Deer Valley Plaza Building

Park City, UT - Having recently purchased the Deer Valley Plaza Building at 1375 Deer Valley Drive, Deer Valley Resort now has space available for lease for office and commercial use. The Deer Valley Plaza Building is comprised of over 19,500 square feet of commercial lease space. Current tenants include Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations, Jess Reid Real Estate, Burnside Property Maintenance, LCA Bank and GFA Architects. Deer Valley Resort’s lodging reservations department will also be relocating to the Plaza Building.

Deer Valley Resort plans to open a new “market” this coming fall in the existing restaurant location, adjacent to the lobby. The new market will feature a coffee shop with fresh baked goods and lunch specials including soups, chilies, stews, salads and paninis. Specialty Deer Valley to-go food items will also be available, such as Turkey Chili, homemade soups and stews, Artisan Cheeses, fresh breads, salads, frozen gourmet pizzas and enchiladas. In addition, a limited selection of grocery and snack items will be available including selections from the Signatures food line for guests as they check into their accommodations.

“Having Deer Valley Resort’s Lodging and Reservations together in one location along with the new market will create a central arrival place for our guests,” said Bob Wells, Deer Valley vice president of real estate planning. “With the building being less than a mile from Park City’s Historic Main Street and the resort’s Snow Park Lodge, it provides an ideal location for local businesses.”

Memorial Weekend Concert Featuring Big Names in Tuxedo

Tuxedo, NY - Excitement is building at Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center as the mountain, located in scenic Sterling Forest, Tuxredo, NY, prepares to host their first three-day concert over Memorial Day weekend—The Mighty High Mountain Fest.

The line-up is full of crowd pleasers including Dark Star Orchestra, From Good Homes and The New Riders of the Purple Sage. The production company, Create a Vibe together with the staff at Tuxedo Ridge are certain this will be a weekend you won't want to miss.

The music begins Friday, May 28th, at 9pm with a Kick-Off Party, music, food and drinks. While campers are welcome to keep the party going throughout the night, the festivities officially get started at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

2nd Annual Belleayre Triple Crown and Belleayre Music Festival Fundraising Auction/BBQ Kick Off Summer Family Fun

Highmount, NY - Summer is right around the corner because Saturday, May 29 of Memorial Day Weekend, the Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake will open for weekends for 2010. And to help launch into summer with style Belleayre is excited to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Triple Crown Splash into Summer Extravaganza. The Triple Crown Extravaganza consists of a Memorial Day Weekend Rail Jam, a Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach, and a Mountain Bike Drag Race. The grand prize to the person who wins all three events is Family Pack of Four Season Passes to Belleayre for the 2010-2011 skiing and riding season valued at $1600. The schedule of events begins with registration at 9:00am at the Belleayre Beach for kayakers and people who are entering the Triple Crown. Competitors participating in only the Mountain Bike Drag Race and the Rail Jam will be able to register at Overlook Lodge beginning at 10:00am. The Kayak Regatta at Belleayre Beach runs from 10:00am-12:00 fol
lowed by the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Overlook Lodge. After the Mountain Bike Drag Race, the Rail Jam will start in front of Overlook Lodge and run from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The cost to enter all three events is $15 or competitors can enter just the event they are interested in. The Kayak Race is $8 (cost of lake entry), the Mountain Bike Hill Climb Drag Race is $5 and the Rail Jam is $10. The Award Ceremony for all three events will happen on the Overlook Deck at 6:00pm where DJ Pure will be rocking out all day at the Belleayre Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Skiers and riders who are not participating in the Triple Crown are welcome to hit the rails beginning at noon.

The Belleayre Music Festival has finished the line-up of concert dates for 2010. This eclectic Music Festival begins off on July 3 featuring bluegrass superstar Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Other feature acts include Broadway star Patti Lupone, the legendary Charlie Daniels Band, the classic 70's rock band America on their 40th Anniversary Tour, the smooth sounds of the Aaron Neville Band featuring Charles Neville and more.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Announces 2010-2011 Season Pass Prices

Whitefish, MT - Whitefish Mountain Resort has announced early season pricing for 2010-2011 Winter Season Passes and other season-long products, along with two different options for splitting payment for season passes into installments.

From now until Sept. 30, 2010, Adult (ages 19 - 64) Winter Season Passes will be available for $550. Senior (ages 65 - 69) and College Student passes will be $450, Teen (ages 13 - 18) passes will be $305 and Junior (ages 7 - 12) passes will be $149. Children (ages 6 and under) and Super Seniors (ages 70 and over) always ski free at Whitefish Mountain Resort, and can pick up a free Winter Season Pass at any time. Passes can be purchased online at SkiWhitefish.com.

Skiers and Riders Have Until Thursday, May 20, to Save on Their Non-Holiday Whiteface Season Pass

Wilmington, NY - Purchase yours before Thursday and you can ski or ride the Olympic mountain all season long, excluding holidays, for just $409. If plan to ski or ride Whiteface five or more times this winter, it’s a super savings. This deal will not be available after Thursday, so purchase your season pass today

The blackout dates for the non-holiday pass are Christmas week, Dec. 26-Jan. 2; Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Jan. 15-17; and President’s Week, Feb. 19-26.

Snow King Mountain Hosts Community Appreciation Day, May 29, 2010

Jackson Hole, WY - Snow King Resort is excited to announce Community Appreciation Day on May 29, 2010. Starting at 10:00am, the full-day event will feature free Scenic Chair rides, 2 for 1 Alpine Slide rides as well as giveaways and special events for the entire family.

"We invite everyone to help us kick-off our summer season with a free chair lift ride to the top of The Mountain to enjoy one of the best views in the world!” said Director of Recreation Tom Fortune. “This is a great opportunity to thank the community for their year-round support of The King."

Throughout the summer, join Snow King Mountain for on-mountain adventures geared towards families and children ages 5 years and up. Open daily at 10:00am activities range from the Alpine Slide, Scenic Chair Rides, Mini-Golf, Horseback Trail Rides, Mountain Biking and Hiking. Don’t miss the picnic area and playground at the base of the mountain while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Town of Jackson.

Deer Valley Resort Introduces the Economical Mountain Meetings Package

Park City, UT - Summer at Deer Valley Resort is a popular time for guests to host weddings, family reunions, business meetings and more at the #1 rated mountain resort. To accommodate these larger groups, Deer Valley has designed a brand new group lodging offer, the Mountain Meetings Package. Guests booking a block of 15 or more rooms per night can enjoy the luxury of The Lodges at Deer Valley for as little as $99/night or the Silver Baron Lodge for as little as $124/night. Since Resort owned-and-operated Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations manages both The Lodges and Silver Baron Lodge, guests can expect the Deer Valley service and attention to detail that the Resort is known and respected for every step of the way during their stay.

The Mountain Meetings Package (with booking a block of 15 or more rooms) includes: complimentary room upgrade for every 15 room nights booked; 50 percent off meeting space; complimentary parking; one complimentary VIP amenity; complimentary use of fitness centers; complimentary use of wireless Internet in guest and meeting rooms; complimentary local shuttle service within Park City limits for non-group functions; and a 25 percent room attrition up to seven days prior to arrival.

MountainFilm in Telluride

Telluride, CO

Summer Camp...Register Now!

Bear Valley, CA - After a great winter season, we have been busy getting ready for warm weather. This summer we have the best trainers coming to the mountain to deliver expert instruction on Soccer, Archery and Tennis. From professional athletes and coaches, to Olympic trainers - they will be in Bear Valley this summer and now it's your chance to learn from the best!

Check it out and register today, camp space is limited to 30 campers per session. Talk about small class sizes, it doesn't get any better then this!!

Back Nine of Trail Creek Golf Course Opens Tomorrow!

Sun Valley, ID - With the tomorrow opening of the back nine of the Trail Creek Course, all 27 holes of Sun Valley Resort’s golf will be open.

Now golfers can play 18 holes on the Trail Creek Course, nine holes on the White Clouds, putt on the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course and tune their game at the Practice Facility.

The Sun Valley Club restaurant and bar are open daily from 11 am to 5 pm with a bar menu served after 3 pm. For tee times please call the Pro Shop, 208-622-2251.

Thank You for a Great Season!

Loveland Basin, CO - On behalf of everyone here at Loveland Ski Area we would like to say 'thank you' for yet another amazing season of skiing and riding here at Loveland. But just because the skis and boards are being traded for mountain bikes and golf clubs, doesn't mean you should forget about the winter. 2010 - 2011 Season Passes are on sale at their lowest prices and now is the time to lock in another epic season of skiing and riding before prices go up!

2010 - 2011 Season Passes On Sale Now at Lowest Prices!
2010 - 2011 Season Passes are on sale now, but hurry, these prices are only valid for a limited time! All of Loveland's season passes not only get you some of the most snow out of any Colorado resort, but also all season passes come with 3 days at Monarch Mountain, and now 3 days at Durango Mountain Resort , plus tons of other great perks! Order online at skiloveland.com now because prices expire on May 31st, 2010.

A Full Season of Live Outdoor Music

Park City, UT - As certain as the return of summer to Deer Valley’s green mountains is the return of outdoor concerts at the Resort’s beautiful Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Locals and visitors of all ages have come to expect a full repertoire of musical performances, including Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s Deer Valley Music Festival, the Park City Performing Arts Foundation St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Outdoor Concert Series, the Frontier Bank Community Concert Series presented by Mountain Town Music, and select shows produced by First Tracks Entertainment (FTE) and United Concerts. And now the Resort is offering special summer lodging packages to accommodate concert goers.

As for the summer concert lineup, the Deer Valley Music Festival, presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, runs from July 17 to August 14, 2010; and encompasses a month-long celebration of music, featuring performances of classical and pops at Deer Valley’s renowned Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, Chamber Orchestra and guest chamber performances at Park City’s St. Mary’s Church and salon events in exquisite Deer Valley area homes, where guests will hear and meet artists. 2010 Deer Valley Music Festival performances include: Ben Folds with the Utah Symphony on July 17, Disney in Concert on July 23, Ted Calcara and New Deal Swing on July 24, An American Salute with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on July 30, Bravo Broadway: Broadway Divas! on July 31, 1812 Overture on August 6, Randy Travis with the Utah Symphony on August 7, Mark O’Connor with the Utah Symphony on August 13 and Music of Led Zeppelin with the Utah Symphony on August 14. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, please call the Utah Symphony box office at 801-355-ARTS (2787) or visit DeerValleyMusicFestival.org.

Whiteface Season Pass Deadline Extended

Whiteface Tabbed as Favorite Ski Resort in the East
Wilmington, NY - So you haven’t purchased your 2010-2011 adult (ages 23-64), non-holiday Whiteface season pass yet, well you still have time. The deadline to ski and ride the Olympic mountain all season long, excluding holidays, for just $409 has been extended until May 20. This super savings will not be available after this date.

Whiteface was also chosen by SnowEast Magazine readers as the East’s favorite resort. Whiteface topped such resorts as Sugarloaf and Sunday River, both in Maine, and even Killington, in Vermont. More than 3,500 readers took part in the poll and they also tabbed Whiteface as the most scenic resort and their favorite destination village.

Cranmore Announces Summer 2010 Concerts

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain is planning another music-filled summer on its slopes with the return of the long-running Arts Jubilee concert series, an encore concert sponsored by Newcastle Brown Ale and the addition of a fundraiser concert in partnership with the Mount Washington Observatory.

The concerts kick off on Thursday, July 15 at 6pm when Arts Jubilee presents the Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys . National recording artist and critically acclaimed singer songwriter Carol Noonan hosts an exciting night with a great variety of outstanding music along with her Stone Mountain Boys. Zany Man and Comedian Mike Miclon will warm up the crowd. Concert goers are welcome to come early, set up picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars. For all 3 Arts Juiblee shows, there is a $5 minimum suggested donation at the door and admission for children 12 and under is complimentary.

New England "jam band" favorites Assembly of Dust headlines the Mount Washington Observatory "Seek the Peak" fundraiser on Friday, July 23. Sponsored by Subaru of America and Tuckerman Brewing Company, the concert is expected to draw thousands of people to the North Conway ski resort's base area.

Other events at Cranmore this summer include Scotland in the Valley on Sat. June 5, in partnership with the New Hampshire Highland Games. It's a day of Scottish music, fun, games and culture at Cranmore.

#1 Outdoor & Adventure Destination - TripAdvisor

Banff-Lake Louise, AB - Banff National Park has been ranked the top Outdoor & Adventure Destination in Canada by TripAdvisor in the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best Destinations Awards! Banff National Park also received fourth place in the Top 10 Outdoor & Adventure Destinations in the world, in the awards announced on Thursday (6 May, 2010).

With even more snowfall continuing though May, it's easy to see why Banff National Park's three ski resorts are world famous for winter outdoor adventure! Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site - a uniquely beautiful winter vacation destination.

“We want to thank everyone who rated Banff National Park on TripAdvisor,” said Dan Markham, of Ski Banff- Lake Louise-Sunshine. “It's a honour to know that the
world's largest travel community loves Canada's Protected Playground, Banff National Park, as much as we do!”

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Season Finale Featuring the Adaptive Sports Center

Crested Butte, CO - With fresh powder blanketing the mountain and bluebird skies each day, prime conditions in the historic mountain town of Crested Butte during the last week of February set the stage for another picture-perfect vacation at the Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) for an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family. The ASC and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) hosted the Williams Family from Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia this winter, the third Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family to vacation with the ASC in the last four years. An expected 10 million viewers will watch the season finale episode, to air Sunday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. MT) on ABC.

The Williams family, including Jeremy, 38, Jennifer, 38, Josie, 8, and Jacob, 6, were chosen for the show based on their need for a renovated, wheelchair accessible home to accommodate two family members with disabilities. Jacob was born with spina bifida, and Jeremy, a head football coach for Greenville High School in Greenville, Georgia, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 2008.

In a pre-show interview with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Jeremy said a trip to the Rocky Mountains was his “dream vacation,” and the ASC and CBMR pulled out all the stops to make the Williams’ family’s dream vacation a reality. Their activities in Crested Butte included skiing with the ASC, dog sledding, tubing at the mountain’s Adventure Park, a sleigh ride dinner, snowball fights, meals out on the mountain and in town, and down-time in their fully-accessible suite at The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, located in the heart of the resort’s base area. The family was also surprised with a private afternoon concert at the WestWall Lodge on Mt. Crested Butte by teen celebrity Demi Lovato, star of Disney’s Camp Rock. From all of their adventures, Jeremy cited “skiing with his family” as his favorite part of the whole experience.

Whistler Blackcomb Wins Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence

Whistler, BC - Clif Bar has honoured Whistler Blackcomb with the Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence at the recent 2010 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Convention and Tradeshow. This is the third time Whistler Blackcomb has received this honour, which is considered the highest level of environmental achievement in the ski industry.

"It is profoundly inspiring for us to be recognized by our industry peers for overall environmental excellence as we continue to strive for improved performance,” says Arthur DeJong, Whistler Blackcomb’s Mountain Planning and Environmental Resource Manager.

According to the NSAA, judges credited Whistler Blackcomb with its comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, including its efforts to reduce waste and conserve energy. Golden Eagle judges also recognized Whistler Blackcomb’s involvement in the development of the Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy project; a Run-of-River project that will produce enough power to match the company’s entire annual energy consumption, which includes snowguns, lift operation and on-mountain restaurants. The hydro-powered facility, which became operational in early 2010, is located entirely within Whistler Blackcomb’s operating area and was produced in partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., Ledcor Power Group.

Upscale and Affordable Golf; The Grand Vallon Quattro Club Elite

Beaupré, PQ - Recognized as one of the top 10 courses in the province of Quebec by the prestigious magazine Golf Score in 2009, the Grand Vallon Golf Course began a promising season last Saturday, both for its exceptional early May greens and for its numerous additions through investments of nearly $150 000! For a second consecutive season, the Grand Vallon offers Le Quattro, a unique card of 4 rounds of golf for only $ 49.75 per game, offered until June 21st! Also save 20% on a golf package if booked before June 1st ; so many ways to make it affordable!

Nearly $150 000 of new features and improvements for 2010
Investments in our fleet of golf carts, maintenance of the coarse, major renovations on the terrace of the Restaurant L’Anecdote (in progress), the Grand Vallon team also improved the drainage system and maintenance of sand traps. The paving of certain sections of the cart path will also be conducted during the summer.

Sutton : A Mountain and Area Rich in Activities during Summer

Sutton, PQ - There is so much to do during the summer in Sutton! The 100% nature escapade takes all its sense at less than 30 minutes from the highway 10. Already, the road heading to the destination submerge us rapidly into a natural environment, full of richness. Not to mention the ambiance felt when you arrive in Sutton, where the nature and the community welcome the visitors. Multiple choices of activities and adventures await each outdoor passionate during the upcoming weeks in Sutton.

Sportive, Cultural and Family Events at Mont SUTTON
-XTRAIL Asics : A sportive gathering not to be missed!
On May 29th, walkers and runners are invited to the exceptional XTRAIL Asics challenge. This race, which will take place into the great trails of the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS), is for all levels and ages of walkers and runners. A category for the 6-14 years old is also available! Spectators are very welcome to encourage the participants!
-A cultural event for the Swiss National Day on July 31st
For a 34th edition, the Federation of Swiss Societies in Eastern Canada organizes a great celebration at Mont SUTTON’s main chalet. This special day is the perfect opportunity to find out more about this culture; the Swiss National Day celebration at Mont SUTTON is the most important one after the one taking place in Switzerland. Activities and shows are scheduled all day long on July 31st and will continue till late at night, rain or shine! Come to discover this rich Swiss community : music, food, traditional costumes and even more. This day will be unforgettable for all the family.

Events at Windham

Windham, NY - Spring is here but there is still snow at Windham Mountain. Our annual Endless Winter Rail Jam will take place Saturday May 29th, 2010. This a totally free event and all are invited to participate.

Just for fun we are having a contest to see if you can guess when the last bit of snow will melt on Wolverine. The first email with the correct date wins dinner for two at Rock'n Mexicana and a gift from Windham Mountain Sports. Send your guess to Windham for your shot at winning the prize!

Our Adventure Park will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 29th. We'll have the climbing wall, bungee trampoline (which will be located at the base of the mountain), a skateboard park and paintball to enjoy all summer long!

Bromley to Double Capacity of Popular ZipRider

Manchester Center, VT - Bromley Mountain has announced that is doubling the capacity of the Sun Mountain Flyer, the half-mile long ZipRider thrill ride that debuted in the Sun Mountain Adventure Park last summer.

Built at a cost of $1 million, the Sun Mountain Flyer launches riders from a five-story tower and attains speeds just shy of 50 mph; it was installed in 2009 as a two-line ZipRider, the usual configuration. An instant hit with the thrill-seeking public, the Flyer sold out on virtually every day of operation.

Bromley’s President Rich Wiseman suspected that the Flyer’s popularity might exceed expectations and had the ride engineered and constructed to accommodate, if needed, four lines. The additional two lines are being installed now, at a cost of $500,000, and will be up and running on opening day, Saturday, May 29.

The Sun Mountain Adventure Park, six miles east of Manchester, Vermont, on VT Rte 11, will be open weekends from May 29 through June 13 and daily from June 18. Check Bromley.com for details on all of the rides and attractions, hours of operation and a complete schedule of the summer’s free weekend entertainment.

Enjoy Your Summer. We Hope to See You Up Here Next Winter!

Snow Sports Market Finishes the 2009/2010 Season in the Black

McLean, VA - The final results are in for the 2009/2010 snow sports season and the market finished up 4% over last season in totals sales. Snow sport retailers sold $2.94 billion this season compared to $2.82 billion a year ago. Although sales were up in dollars, fewer units were sold this season.

The 2009/2010 season began with limited cash flow and tighter credit, caused by the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression. Before the season even started pre-season orders were down 10% to 40% and inventories, that were already smaller due to heavy carryover sales last season, stayed small. In fact, inventories started out this season 9% leaner than they were at the beginning of the 2008/2009 season. Small inventories meant that snow sports products were scarcer than normal and retailers sold fewer items at deep discounts. This season, fewer units were sold, but they were sold at higher prices, resulting in higher margins, an increase in dollars sold, leaner inventories at the end of the season and a generally healthier year for snow sports retailers.

“Business really picked up in February and March when the snow started falling again and we finished the season with a smaller inventory and stronger sales,” stated Randy Morgan, owner of Outpost SunSport, Fort Collins, CO.

TGR Offsets 2009’s “Re:Session” with Protect Our Winters

Jackson, WY - Jackson Hole based Teton Gravity Research provided funds to the national environmental organization, Protect Our Winters (POW) to offset 200 tons of CO2 accumulated during the production of this year’s award-winning film, “Re:Session.” Teton Gravity Research is setting the bar by being the first action sports production company to offset its total carbon emissions from a film production.
The film crew and athletes generated carbon emissions through time on airplanes, helicopters, snow machines and automobiles during the 09/10 filming season. The funds will be redirected towards permanently protecting forest in California’s Humboldt County and the credits are verified by the Climate Action Reserve Conservation-Based Forest Management Protocol 2.1.

“POW is proud of our continuing partnership with TGR. They understand that offsets are just part of a responsible corporate environmental strategy and have recognized efficiencies throughout their company to address their overall carbon footprint”, said Chris Steinkamp, Executive Director of POW.

Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe Wins a NACE Award

Reno, NV - Ski Tahoe just recently took home a National Association of Catering Executives award at the Reno-Tahoe NACE Tabletop & Confectioners Competition held in the Reno Ballroom March 30th. Mt. Rose won 1st place in the under $500 Day Category with the theme “Mt. Rose Sunshine”.
The Mt. Rose table featured a modern standard house set as the base of the design. Bengaline Moire Platinum Floor length linens (featuring an exclusive texture considered to be an upscale linen) paired the square table, unique modern chairs, square china and flatware.


Mt. Rose has created a standard setup for events that is contemporary and stylish- matching the construction of the new Winters Creek Lodge that opened December 2009. The Winters Creek Lodge offers expansive panoramic views of Washoe Valley in a private setting, located on the Slide side of Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe.

White Clouds to Open Friday

Sun Valley, ID - Sun Valley Resort’s White Clouds Golf Course and the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course will open Friday, May 7. Sun Valley Resort’s White Clouds Golf Course and the 18-hole Sawtooths Putting Course will open Friday, May 7. Green fees will be $75 for 18 holes and $5 for adults and $3 for youngsters playing the Sawtooths. However, in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend, fees for the Sawtooths will be waived for all.

3rd Annual Shawnee Celtic Festival

May 29 & 30 - Calling all Irish, Scottish and Welsh Clans!
Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA - Kicking off the festivities of the summer season on Memorial Day weekend, Shawnee Mountain is pleased to announce the return of the Shawnee Celtic Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, 11am to 6pm both days, on the grounds of the popular Monroe County ski area.

This event promises two full days of the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands, featuring 3 stages of non-stop Celtic music with 7 bands, along with a Bagpipers Parade. Additional entertainment includes Scottish and Irish Dancers, Working Sheep Dogs, a Celtic Wizard and Irish Juggler. A variety of Irish and Scottish Craft and Gift Vendors, Celtic Food Vendors, a Wine Tent and various kids’ activities including a Celtic farm petting zoo and face painting will add to the festivities both days.
Local Celtic Entertainers will once again be well represented at the 2010 Shawnee Celtic Festival, including the Pocono Region Pipes and Drums Band, Irish Dancers from the Gallagher School of Dance and the McElligott School of Irish Dance and Scottish Dancers from the Pocono Highland School of Dance, all located in Stroudsburg, PA and the Working Sheep Dogs with Trainer Carolyn Wilki of Raspberry Ridge Sheep Farm located in Bangor, PA.

The event will be held rain or shine. Advanced Festival Admission, Adults $12 and Children ages 5 – 12 $10, age 4 and under FREE, are now on sale. Plenty of FREE onsite parking is provided.