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From Ski Vermont Press Releases by Jen Butson

Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont offers introductory Learn To Cross Country Ski - Classic and Skate techniques group ski lessons at 10:00, 11:00, and 1:00 each day throughout the ski season. Rentals, lessons and trails located conveniently right out our back door. All ages and abilities welcome.

The Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center also offers daily backcountry ski lessons and tou...

Sugarbush Resort supports a number of organizations and causes through charitable giving, volunteerism and partnership programs.

Sugarbush's signature charitable program, Be Better Days, is a collaboration between Sugarbush and local non-profit organizations with events on Sundays in March. On each Be Better Day a portion of the proceeds derived from ticket sales is donated directly to that days partner organization. Organizations that have ta...

from Ski Vermont Press Releases by Jen Butson

Okemo Mountain Resort promotes a culture of support for local community and charitable giving. Resort operators Tim and Diane Mueller lead by example.

Education is a recurring theme in the Muellers' philanthropic efforts. Diane founded the Okemo Community Challenge, an organization that has raised more than $1 million to benefit local charitable and educational endeavors in the fields ...

Continuing a tradition begun more than 20 years ago, this winter Smugglers' Notch Resort will host two families with children sponsored by the Make A Wish Foundation, to fulfill their simple wish: to have fun in the snow. The visits are enthusiastically supported by Smugglers' employees, who have donated holiday tree ornaments, delicious treats, cards and Vermont mementos to the families to enhance their stays. As a special gift for a family visiting last ...

A very special annual event will take place January 5 through 7, 2012 at Stowe Mountain Resort. Members of the business and media communities will come together to ski-race and raise money for three charities that offer hope and comfort to children in desperate need.

The Financial Communications Society (FCS) is the presenting sponsor. Participating teams enjoy receptions and race camps prior to the competition. The main event takes place Satu...

Stratton Mountain Resort has long been involved in a variety of philanthropic initiatives. Recognizing a need in the local community, paired with the great potential for positive impact, The Stratton Foundation has spent the last 15 years supporting Vermont children facing the challenges of obesity, substance abuse, poverty and depression.

In response to Hurricane Irene, the Foundation formed the Disaster Relief Fund with the goal of raising $...

MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - December 7 - Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is pleased to announce the resort will play host to the 2012 International Ski Mountaineering Federation's (ISMF) GORE-TEX Brand North American Ski Mountaineering Championships presented by Arc'teryx, part of the COSMIC series and also known as the Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race. This is a new event designation for the sport of Ski Mountaineering in North America, and CBMR ...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (December 13, 2011) - Following months of planning, construction, and testing, Sugarloaf will officially open its new Skyline chairlift to the public at 12pm on Saturday, December 17. The new lift was installed over the summer as part of the resort's ten-year development plan, called Sugarloaf 2020 .

The resort will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the base of the lift, and the first 100 riders on the new chair will...

United Way Day Kicks Off the Ski and Ride Season at Pico Mountain

KILLINGTON, VT, (December 13, 2011) - Skiers and riders rejoice, Pico Mountain will be welcoming the 2011-12 winter season with United Way Day on Saturday, December 17.

Pico Mountain will donate $20 from every $39 Pico Express Card purchased on Opening Day to the United Way of Rutland County. It's a great chance for Pico Mountain and Pico fans to give back to an org...

Wachusett thanks Mother Nature - the snowmaking crew finally outsmarted her and they have opened for the season on Monday. Wachusett calls their snowmakers the Department of Mother Nature - their round-the-clock effort last weekend allowed them to open on Ralph's Run, Challenger and Ollie's. Check out the latest daily video to keep up-to-date with conditions; they will change quickly as we head into the holidays we blow snow every chance, deepening base d...