Ski Federation
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat December 2017 Ski industry tries to maintain stability amid shifting user trends in younger generations. Michael Reitzell, president of the California Ski Industry Association says millennials, people who range in age from 17 to 37, are approaching life differently than previous generations. They are waiting longer to purchase homes and […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat November 2017 Where’s the Highest Skiing in the East? Probably Not Where You Think. A milestone occurs this winter in the North Carolina mountains: Beech Mountain Resort marks 50 years of skiing on the highest elevation lift-served ski slopes in eastern America. More. First Tracks!! U.S. Ski & Snowboard Commits […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat October 2017 10 Tips to Get in Shape for Ski Season. Plan now to set your personal record for the number of days you’ll ski and snowboard this winter by building strength, balance, and endurance into your fall fitness routine. Get in shape by following these tips from the experts […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat September 2017 United Airlines Increasing Seasonal Services to Popular Ski Destinations. United Airlines (UAL) is increasing its nonstop service from six hub cities to Aspen, Colo., Vail, Colo., Crested Butte, Colo., Steamboat Springs, Colo., Jackson Hole, Wyo., Sun Valley, Idaho, Bozeman, Mont., Glacier National Park, Mont. and Reno, Nev. The […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat July-August 2017 United States Ski and Snowboard Association Announce Re-brand. Following a re-brand, the governing body will now simply be known as US Ski & Snowboard. According to the organization, the changes will “unite athletes, members and fans as one team with a vision to be the best in […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May-June 2017 Kohlberg & Co. Buys K2, Marker, Multiple Other Brands from Newell. Kohlberg & Company has purchased K2, Marker, Dalbello, and the rest of the winter sports businesses formerly owned by Newell Brands Inc. The full brand portfolio includes Völkl, K2, Marker, Dalbello, Line, Full Tilt, Ride, Madshus, […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat April 2017 Wyoming Passes Skier Safety Statute. Wyoming has become the 29th state to adopt ski safety legislation after Gov. Matt Mead signed the Wyoming Ski Safety Act into law earlier this month. According to an NSAA report, the bill defines inherent risks involved with skiing and snowboarding, immunizes ski […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat March 2017 Sun Peaks is B.C.’s Fastest Growing Town. The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, home to Sun Peaks ski resort in the B.C. interior, reported the largest growth of all incorporated municipalities and cities in British Columbia with a 66% population increase, according to recently released Canada Census information. […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat February 2017 RIP Skiing Magazine. After nearly 70 years of publishing, Skiing magazine printed its final issue this winter—ultimately consumed by its milquetoast longtime sister title, the bigger and marginally more profitable SKI magazine. More. Outside Intrawest Considering Sale. Intrawest Resort Holdings, the owner or operator of six […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat January 2017 NBCUniversal to Launch Domestic Olympic Channel. An announcement by NBCUniversal this month holds the opportunity to bring even more ski and snowboarding content to fans. The International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee and NBCUniversal have created a comprehensive Olympic Channel content and distribution partnership for the […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat December 2016 County Approves Expansion of Squaw Valley Village. Placer County supervisors approved a controversial expansion to Squaw Valley’s base village following a day-long hearing last month. More. First Tracks!! Vail Resorts Sells Inn at Keystone. Vail Resorts has announced the sale of the Inn at Keystone to Dallas-based Realty […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat November 2016 CNL Lifestyle Properties to Sell 15 Ski Resorts, Other Properties. CNL Lifestyle Properties has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for its portfolio of waterparks, amusement parks and small family entertainment centers, along with its 15 ski resorts. More. SAM Ed. Note: Operations at the affected resorts […]
