AlpineZone

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak announces the promotion of James P. Van Dyke to Vice President of Environmental Sustainability. Van Dyke previously held the position of Director of Special Projects and oversaw the wind turbine project over the last 3 years in addition to running Jiminy Tubing at Snowy Owl Resort. In his new position, Van Dyke will oversee all aspects of Jiminy Peak's environmental efforts including continued supervision of the turbin...

VERNON, New Jersey -- Kids are going back to school and summer is coming to a close, suddenly winter is just around the corner. For those of us who have been dreaming of the first flakes of snow, it won't be long now. And with fall, comes Mountain Creek's annual Season Pass sale, featuring the lowest prices for the coming 2007-2008 winter season. Purchase your Season Pass before the October 8th deadline, and save big.

Mountain Creek is shaking...

EAST BURKE, Vermont -- Burke Mountain announces today the addition of rising star Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to the playbill for the 1st Annual Burke Mountain Music Festival.

"What a lineup," beamed Burke Mountain general manager, Rich Hohman. "We are thrilled to be able to make this an even more incredible musical event by adding Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to the festival. With the band haling from Vermont and with their explosion onto ...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Waves of nostalgia are sure to sweep over Sugarloafers everywhere as a piece of the Sugarloaf landscape fades into the history books and a new era begins. Work is expected to begin by Sept. 1 to dismantle the gondola mid station building that has stood high on the mountain for more than 40 years.

"This is the first step in a new era for Sugarloaf," said John Diller, general manager of Sugarloaf/USA. "For most of o...

BURLINGTON, Vermont -- Meathead Films, is proud to announce the release of their latest ski film project, Wanderland, due out on DVD in early October.

This adventure film profiles North America's East Coast while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain at Stowe, Jay Peak, Cannon, Loon, Sunday River, Newfoundland, the Tug Hill Plateau in central New York and more. Rare backcountry footage is complimented by top...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier family snowsports destination, enters into its 45th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same local family ownership. Every season Pats Peak continues to improve its facility and experience for their skiers and snowboarders. Pats Peak's capital improvements have been aggressive in recent years with over $5 million in the past six years. This year is no different.

Improveme...

STOWE, Vermont -- Construction has officially begun on the new Base Camp at Spruce Peak, the future base lodge that will serve as Stowe Mountain Resort's primary source for skier services. The facility will include restaurants, a bar & lounge, indoor & outdoor fireplaces, rental & repair shops, retail, tickets, and year-round conference & event space. The beautifully designed building will be located adjacent to the new 'Over Easy' gondola, providing conve...

NEWRY, Maine -- With new ownership officially in place, Sunday River is pleased to announce the return of lift serviced downhill mountain biking beginning on Friday, Aug. 10. Sunday River plans to offer mountain biking and scenic chairlift rides on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Columbus Day Weekend.

"Popular demand played a big part in the decision to offer mountain biking right away," said Dana Bullen, general manager at Sunday Rive...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy is offering a special back to school deal. The 2-Day Mountain Adventure Park Pass through September 3, 2007. The new 2-day pass is just $60, a $98 value. The 2nd day of the pass is valid for use anytime within 7 days of the purchase. Tickets must be purchased at the Crane Lodge Ticket Window at the Resort. Mountain Adventure Park is open daily 11 am - 9 pm, weather permitting.

Jiminy Peak is the only mountain r...

EAST BURKE, Vermont -- Burke Mountain announces today the 1st Annual Burke Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, September 29, 2007 featuring national recording artists Sister Hazel, and, Brian Vander Ark, lead singer and songwriter for the band The Verve Pipe. The event coincides with Burke village's 20th Anniversary Fall Foliage Festival, with proceeds benefiting "Kingdom Kids", a not-for-profit association providing scholarships for children from financi...