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Aug 31 2010
Anyone with enough money to invest in a large business should take note of Brian Head Ski Resort, the latest resort to go into the marketplace. The location is in southern Utah, providing plenty of skiing and snowboarding access in the winter and various adventure sports in the summer.
Aug 25 2010
Jay Peak Ski Resort in Vermont continues to pump money into expansion, working to become one of the best resorts in the region. This new expansion takes a chunk out of the overall $125 million development that is going into the area. The money is coming in thanks to foreign investors from around the globe.
The amount of investors pumping money into Jay Peak is impressive, with over 250 different investors in on the project. These different investors are coming from 43 different countries; each had to fund a minimum of $500,000.
Aug 19 2010
If Crested Butte Mountain Resort is one of your favorite resorts in the nation, your life just got a little easier. Continental Airlines has announced direct service between Houston and Gunnison-Crested Butte. This service is going to bring fans of Crested Butte Mountain Resort within 30 miles of the location, making travel that much easier. The service will be out of Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport and the Continental Hub in Houston.
Aug 13 2010
Looking forward to the 2010-2011 ski season in Colorado? Now’s your chance to pick up some of the best Colorado ski passes available. Multiple passes offer different locations and price points, meeting the needs of skiers and snowboarders of all types.
The Epic Pass is the perfect pass for those looking to ski all around Colorado. The pass features unlimited access to all of the best areas in Colorado. These areas include: Vial, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Heavenly at Lake Tahoe. Prices for these passes are $599 for Adults and $299 for Children.
Aug 09 2010
Companies and businesses are constantly trying to promote their newfound green living, showing consumers that they really do care about the environment. Vail Resorts has recently launched “Echo”, a website dedicated to highlighting the various efforts of the company.
Aug 03 2010
Think about all of the craziest things that you could have wanted to do on a snowboarding trip. Jeremy Jones’ Deeper is taking all of the things that you wish you could do and putting it on video. Coming in Fall 2010, Deeper follows Jeremy Jones as he works his way through the Mountain Riding Adventure to put all others to shame.
Deeper will give a complete look into the ups and downs of some of the most extreme snowboarding conditions in the world. The video features the team as they go through sub-zero temperatures, long snow storms, and incredible heights and distances.
Jul 28 2010
After a long wait, the location for the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships has been announced. Finalists for the championships included Cortina, Italy and St. Moritz, Switzerland.
The International Ski Federation Council voted in Turkey, giving the 2015 Championships to the combination of Beaver Creek and Vail. The resort location managed to win the championships in the first round of voting, receiving a majority of 8 votes. Cortina managed four votes, while St. Moritz managed three votes.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association President Bill Marolt noted the opportunity found through this championship, hoping that it shines a light on the area and the athletes in the U.S. Marolt said that the Nation and Association “look forward to working with our strong partner, the Vail Valley Foundation, to produce a World Championships that is successful both athletically and as a catalyst for continued growth in our sport”.
The championships will be huge for the area, providing an extra amount of exposure for an already respected ski and snowboard resort. The athletes and visitors will bring in extra revenue to the area while providing an exciting atmosphere for locals.
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