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Wilmington to Host Prestigious Mountain Bike Race Qualifier

WILMINGTON, N.Y. - The Town of Wilmington is pleased to announce that the region will host the Wilmington/Whiteface 100k Presented by SRAM, Sunday, June 19, 2011. Wilmington will serve as one of three qualifier series race host venues for the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, the best known and most prestigious mountain bike race in North America.

"The Town of Wilm...

RANGELEY, ME - Saddleback Ski Resort closed its 2010-2011 season May 1st and announced record revenue, record skier visits and record snowfall.

According to Chris Farmer, general manager, "Saddleback's revenues from mountain operations increased more than10% and we saw a 14% increase in the number of skiers and snowboarders."

Snowfall for the season totaled 276 inches, which is over four feet more than the seasonal average of 225...

New for summer 2011: Zip Line Tour; improved bike park, trails; new events

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. - May 5 - Springtime brings summer dreams and the news from Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) offers plenty to fuel the imagination. CBMR plans to open for the summer season on Saturday, June 18, 2011 with a new, year-round Zip Line Tour, improved on-mountain trails for downhillers and cross-country riders, additions to the Evolution Bike Park, a...

Now among the hundred miles of cross country mountain bike trails, Kingdom Trails will now offer lift served mountain biking at Burke Mountain Ski Area and the addition of a new downhill bike park. Burke Mountain will open the Sherburne Express chairlift from the Base Lodge beginning mid June, on weekends and holidays until mid October. The chair lift will access four already established, but improved and re-routed single track trails, and the new premier ...

Vail, Co--May 10, 2011--Rob Henderson, Director of Sales and Marketing at Vail Cascade Resort is pleased to announce that Jennifer Williams has joined the team as National Sales Manager. Williams has an extremely strong history in hospitality sales, including her most recent position as Senior Sales Manager at the Westin Westminster in the Denver Metro area. In her new role, she will be based in the Vail Cascade's Denver location to best address client nee...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (May 11, 2011) - More than 900 runners from around the country will hit the pavement this weekend for the 29thAnnual Sugarloaf Marathon and 15k , Maine's oldest continuously run marathon on Sunday, May 15.

Presented by Landry-French Construction Company , this year's races will feature a record number of participants, with 934 runners hailing from 29 states and 4 Canadian provinces. Last year's race featured a total ...

(May 13, 2011, Ellicottville, NY...) Anyone who has enjoyed the excitement of skiing or snowboarding at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York will find summer at Holiday Valley Resort equally as thrilling. On Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:00AM Holiday Valley will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the recently completed Aerial Adventure Park.

The $2.5 million Sky High Adventure Park is located in the Tannenbaum area o...

May 11, 20011--Vail, Co--The Vail Soul Music Fest returns August 19-21 with a diverse schedule of events. Held in Vail, Colorado, the festival includes concerts by top-name performers, a special Youth Day mentoring experiential program, Soul Strolls through the streets of Vail Village, a Merchandise Expo, and much more.

Event organizers have designed the festival with the goal of preserving the historical message of the Soul Music art form. B...

Greg Mortenson, the controversial author of "Three Cups of Tea" was once scheduled to appear at the 2011 Mountainfilm but now is missing from the roster of announced speakers. Filmmaker Tom Shadyac and activist Tim Dechristopher are two of the better known confirmed speakers among at least a dozen high profile experts discussing the twin topics of "Awareness into Action" and "Image into Action." The four-day festival begins May 27.

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STOWE, VT - The historic Stowe Country Club, located in the heart of Vermont's most celebrated resort town, opened on Saturday, May 14 for the 2011 golf season. For many locals and guests alike, springtime at Stowe Mountain Resort means transitioning from enjoying a glorious skiing and snowboarding season to playing golf. After all, Stowe is about being outdoors and enjoying the life enhancing experiences that the beautiful Green Mountains have to offer. S...