National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat
January 2019
World Snow Day 2019 Set: 469 Events in 45 Countries. The eighth edition of World Snow Day, a FIS (International Ski Federation) initiative aimed at increasing participation in and awareness of winter sports, will take place on Sunday, Jan. 20. The events also promote environmental stewardship, the health benefits of snowsports, and safety. More. SAM
Steamboat Ski Resort to get new, $15 million gondola next year. Work on the new gondola will begin immediately after the resort closes for the 2018/19 winter season. The new gondola, which is expected to open in November 2019, will include new walk-in cabins with an additional 12 cabins added to the line, bringing the total walk-in cabin number to 137 from 125. More. 9 News, Denver via Destimetrics
Taos Air Launching Austin Service for Skiing, Snowboarding Trips. Central Texas travelers have a new option in heading west for a Rocky Mountain ski adventure: Taos Air is launching service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the skiing mecca Dec. 20. More. Patch via Destimetrics
Jay Peak Will Be for Sale Within Weeks. The news comes in the wake of Jay Peak’s involvement in one of the biggest EB-5 visa frauds in U.S. history, and, in theory, gives the resort a fresh start. More. Powder Magazine
Want to stay injury-free this ski season? Here are 8 training and equipment tips. “You can’t just expect to come off the couch, or even from yoga, spin classes or running, and ski,” says Crystal Wright, a former U.S. Ski Team member, the winner of the 2012 Freeskiing World Tour and a Jackson, Wyo.-based personal trainer. “Or at least you can’t and really enjoy yourself. At best you’ll be sore and at worst you’ll hurt yourself. Strength training will make your ski vacation more enjoyable.” Here are eight suggestions regarding training and equipment to make your time on the slopes safer and more enjoyable. More. The Washington Post via Google Alerts
Six Things Airlines Are Doing to Prep for Bad Weather. Result: You’ll never miss a flight again! Okay, not really, but these innovations should reassure you about flying in inclement weather this winter. More. Outside Magazine
PyeongChang To Demolish $200 Million Olympic Ski Venue. The Korea Forest Service recently made a request to the Gangwon Provincial Government that the Jeongseon Alpine Center, which was built for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic alpine events, be restored back to its original condition. More. Powder Magazine
Salt Lake City beats Denver for right to bid for a future Winter Olympics, likely 2030. After months of deliberation and years of angling by city boosters, politicians and 2002 experts, the United States Olympic Committee chose Salt Lake City to bid for a future Olympic Winter Games. More. Salt Lake Tribune via Destimetrics
