Breckenridge
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Vail Resorts Launch EpicMix Digital Application
Transworld Business &bull Aug 30, 2010
Vail Resorts has launched EpicMix, a new digital application that can be accessed by computer or via mobile devices such as iPhones, Androids and other smart phones, and allows Vail riders to digitally record and share their experience on the mountain through radio frequency scanners that are being installed in all of the resort's 89 chair lifts across all five mountains. TM, a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard… Full Story »
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Vail Resorts Launches Epic Mix
SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE - Products, Places & Personalities &bull Aug 30, 2010
BROOMFIELD, Colo. - August 30, 2010 - Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) unveiled EpicMix, a first-of-its-kind online and mobile application for the 2010-2011 ski and snowboard season. EpicMix allows Vail Resorts guests, at any of its five world-class mountain resorts-Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly-to effortlessly utilize technology to digitally capture their ski and ride experience and share it… Full Story »
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Could A Package Snowboard Holiday Help You Out?
Afterbang Snowboarding Blog &bull Aug 6, 2010
Unfortunately my plans of going to Breckenridge next year have fallen through. However I have still be thinking about it, and one of the thoughts that crossed my mind was the use of package holiday company... Everytime that I've been… Full Story »
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Dew-ling halfpipe standards
Snowboarding Blog on ESPN &bull Aug 4, 2010
Last December we covered the controversy regarding the Winter Dew Tour's choice to hold marquee halfpipe contests in 18-foot rather than Olympic-standard 22-foot pipes. The gist of that feature was this: Heading into the Vancouver Olympics, a number of the top pipe riders chose not to attend the Dew Tour, due… Full Story »
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Vail Resorts Announces Senior Management Changes
Transworld Business &bull Jul 29, 2010
BROOMFIELD, Colo. a July 29, 2010 a Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced changes within the senior leadership team at Beaver Creek, Keystone and Heavenly Mountain resorts. Keystone Resort Chief Operating Officer Doug Lovell has been named vice president and chief operating officer of Beaver Creek Resort and will report to Garnsey. A John Buhler, director of skier services for Breckenridge, has been promoted to the position of vice president and general manager of Keystone Resort and will report to Carrig. Vail Ski & Snowboard School Director Pete… Full Story »
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Double Down
Snowboarding Blog on ESPN &bull Jul 27, 2010
Robbie Walker is from Australia, where winter is summer, kangaroos are ubiquitous, and surfing rules the scene. Making it big as an international snowboarder from this area of the world is no small achievement, but Walker has successfully made the jump, grabbing worldwide attention with his breakout parts in TransWorld Snowboarding's "These Days," and People Creative's "Nice Try" --complete with a gigantic backcountry double cork. As the North American shred focus shifts to summer glaciers and southern hemisphere locales, we caught up with Australian's biggest backcountry export to talk about coming up from down under, and the 1260 that mangled… Full Story »
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US Snowboard Grand Prix at Breckenridge | Snow Skiing Winter Blog
snowskiingwinter.com via @AlanJham &bull Jul 25, 2010Shaun White, Linday Jacobellis, Danny Kass, Ross Powers, Steve Fisher, Chad Otterstrom throw down in the halfpipe as they compete for a spot in the Winter Olympic Games. Then head to the night event in downtown Breckenridge for a night… Full Story »
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Winter Dew Tour Elevates To A 22-Foot Superpipe.
SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE blogs &bull Jul 20, 2010
Burr Ridge, Ill. a July 19, 2010 a The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for the 2010-2011 season. Showcasing the top winter athletes competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe), the… Full Story »
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Winter Dew Tour announces 201011 dates
World Snowboard Guide - News &bull Jul 20, 2010
The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for the 2010-2011 season. The Tour begins at Breckenridge Ski Resort and travels to Killington and Snowbasin. The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for… Full Story »
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Colorado Ski Country Keeps Business Info Secret
Transworld Business &bull Jul 19, 2010
Colorado Ski Country USA is no longer providing the number of skier and snowboard rider visits that each of its member resorts recorded last season. This change in a decade long policy of releasing such information comes on the heels of one of the toughest seasons in history. In addition, Colorado Ski Country has taken down all past season skier visitation data on… Full Story »
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Winter Dew Tour Elevates To A 22-Foot Superpipe
Transworld Business &bull Jul 19, 2010
The Winter Dew Tour announced host resorts, dates, and the use of a 22 foot superpipe today. The larger pipe size comes as big news since the tour lost out on superstars like Shaun White and Kevin Pearce last year. White and Pearce were in the midst of training for a… Full Story »
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2011 Winter Dew Tour Dates Announced!
Transworld Snowboarding &bull Jul 19, 2010
Burr Ridge, Ill. ~ July 19, 2010 ~ The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for the 2010-2011 season. Showcasing the top winter athletes competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe), the… Full Story »
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Third Season of Winter Dew Tour to Visit Killington Ski Resort in Vermont
First Tracks!! &bull Jul 19, 2010
Third Season of Winter Dew Tour to Visit Killington Ski Resort in Vermont :: First Tracks!! Burr Ridge, IL - Organizers of The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host ski resorts and dates for the 2010-11 season. Showcasing top… Full Story »
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Hitler Takes Over Slopestyle
Snowboarder Magazine &bull Jul 6, 2010
After their candid assessment of reverse camber was leaked another video has emerged. Now the ski Nazias discuss slopestyle and give new meaning to the abbreviation SS. Tyler Flanagan continues to make the world take notice of his slopestyle skills with this weekendas second place… Full Story »
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Breckenridge 2011 - Parks?
Afterbang Snowboarding Blog &bull Jun 23, 2010
However... right now there isn't much movement behind the cause. There's general acceptance, but the group hasn't gotten together to make plans, to check out accommodation, pick dates, check the flights etc... In the meantime, I've been pondering over the… Full Story »
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Catching Up: Celia Miller
Shred Betties &bull Jun 21, 2010
What have you been up to this season? Well I'm sure people say this every season, but this has been my busiest season yet. I did less riding at the resort this year then ever by about half. Which means I was spending most of my time doing back country work, snowshoeing, split boarding, shoveling, hiking, and chucking. I built about 15 jumps with different crews throughout the season. It may not sound like, a lot but when each jump averages about 5 to 6 hours to build with three or four other guys its a lot of work. The… Full Story »
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New Learn-to-Ski Initiative Announced in Colorado
First Tracks!! &bull Jun 19, 2010
Denver, CO - At its 47th Annual Meeting last week in Denver, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced the addition of a major new component to its popular 5th grade passport program: one complementary ski lesson, including rental equipment, for… Full Story »
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A-Basin Brewfest This Sunday
First Tracks!! &bull May 28, 2010
Arapahoe Basin, CO - Skiers and riders looking to combine snow and suds will gather Sunday at Arapahoe Basin, as the Colorado ski and snowboard resort will host its ninth annual Festival of the Brewpubs. Four local Summit County breweries… Full Story »
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Vail Resorts to Invest $75 Million-Plus in Ski Area Improvements This Summer
First Tracks!! &bull May 24, 2010
Vail Resorts to Invest $75 Million-Plus in Ski Area Improvements This Summer :: First Tracks!! Broomfield, CO - Vail Resorts, Inc., operator of four popular ski resorts in Colorado and one at Lake Tahoe, has announced that projects underway this… Full Story »
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Quandary Peak Snowboard Descent
SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE blogs &bull May 5, 2010
Today we climbed to the top of Quandry Peak in Colorado at breathtaking 14,256 feet. Our goal was to get a snowboard descent on one of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks. The group included Charlie Hoch, Ryan Cruze, Myself and Jake… Full Story »
