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January 13, 2012 - Lakewood, CO - In an effort to expand resources for those looking to become snowsports instructors, the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) has launched the Entry Level Instructor's Guide. This new e-learning tool details in easy-to-understand language what to expect in becoming a professional snowsports instructor.

The Entry Level Instructor's Guide is the ...

Winter has arrived at Mount Snow with more than 17" of New Snow in the last 48 hours

West Dover, VT (January 14, 2012) - It was a long time coming, but Mount Snow Resort in Southern Vermont got the brunt of a pair of winter storm systems that passed through New England starting Thursday morning dropping a total of 17" of natural snow in the last 48 hours. The snow came just in time for the MLK Holiday Weekend so Mount Snow is expecting a stron...

Killington Resort adds over 35 trails with new snowfall in three days

KILLINGTON, Vt. (January 14, 2012) - Vermont's Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in the East, received its first winter storm of 2012 with 16 inches of new snow since Thursday morning allowing Ski Patrol to open more than 35 new trails.

"We are very pleased with the new snow fall," said Rob Megnin, director of sales, marketing and reservati...

-- Pro skiers contribute best places to ski this winter

-- Check in to ski resorts to unlock tips and exclusive Audi badge

-- Audi has been a sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team since 2007

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, Audi and the U.S. Ski Team help enthusiasts discover the best skiing in America. Members of the U.S. Ski Team, including Olympians Lindsey Vonn and Andrew Weibrecht, are contributing...

Henniker, NH, January 16, 2012 -- PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire-s favorite mountain, announces the weekend line up of special events.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 is the S&DUB Board Shop/CandyGrind Big Air Contest, sponsored by Pats Peak, S&W Sports and CandyGrind. The Big Air Contest will take place in Turbulence Park starting at 12:30pm. Registration for the Big Air is from 8:30am to 11:30am in the Valley Lodge with a $20 Entry Fee plus a...

Photos taken at first light this morning

CBMR reporting six inches as of 9 a.m. Monday morning

All smiles at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Credit: Chris Segal

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - January 16 - After what has been a dry start to the ski season in Colorado, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is now a winter wonderland. The resort is reporting six i...

Activities & Specials Include Free Lift Tickets for Active & Veteran Military Service Men & Women

Bartlett & Pinkham Notch, NH - Attitash Mountain Resort will recognize our nation's defenders and is offering free lift tickets for active and veteran service men and women as well as discounted lift tickets ($45 All Ages) for active duty family members with ID* on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. While all honorary and fun activities ...

Jump On It 2012 Tour Stop at Attitash Will Allow Skiers/Riders to Practice Aerial Maneuvers

Bartlett, NH - Currently the only East coast stop, U.S. Airbag will have its newest giant airbag set up in Bartlett, New Hampshire at Attitash Mountain Resort on Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22 allowing skiers and snowboarders to utilize this newer freestyle trick training and development product. The airbag is used as a safety cushion to ...

Recon Instruments sophomore release, MOD Live named CES 2012 Innovation Award Honoree

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - January 17, 2012 - Recon Instruments, award winning innovator of Micro Optics Display (MOD) technology for action sport athletes, is excited to announce it has received a combined $10M investment from Vanedege Capital and Kopin Inc. The investors were impressed by Recon's recent success with the launch of the Android-powered MOD ...

Create the Largest Global Media Snow Sports Platform

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain News Corporation, publisher of OnTheSnow, the world's most visited snow sports online and mobile platform, is expanding its reach with the acquisition of Skiinfo, Europe's most visited snow sports website. This acquisition will increase Mountain News Corporation's reach in key European ski markets and creates a total audience of more ...