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Rossignol Group is delighted to announce that its best athletes have extended their contracts up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014.

Heading the list is Carl-Johan Bergman, double medalist at the Ruhpolding World Championships in 2012.

Third in sprint and second in pursuit, the Swede has demonstrated his ability throughout the season, even wearing the yellow je...

Creating an Unparalleled Offering for Skiers and Riders in the Tahoe Region with the Combination with Heavenly and Northstar

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America. Vail Resorts ...

Rolls back cutoffs for age requirements

SUGARBUSH, VT. (April 17, 2012) - After a successful first season selling skiers and riders in their twenties a season pass for only $299, Sugarbush is again offering a 2012-2013 For20s Pass at that $299 rate. What's more, the resort has rolled back the cut-off date of the pass, so that anyone who is between the ages of 19 and 29 up through May 2nd, 2012 is eligible.

The For20s Pass, is ava...

Warren, VT April 2, 2012 - This year would have been the 34th running of the Sugarbush Adventure Games, that end-of-winter zany race involving running, paddling, cycling, and (often) nordic skiing. Of all the years to change it up, this may be the year.

Sugarbush has partnered with Mad Marathon creator Dori Ingalls to move the games to May, reconfigure the course to marathon distance, and refocus the activities to those of a more traditional ...

Resort offers free skiing and riding plus a passholder BBQ on April 15

Newry, Maine-Sunday River Resort is saying goodbye to its winter season on Sunday, April 15, with "Ski Mania," a day of free skiing and riding for all guests. Sunday also marks the resort's annual Passholder Appreciation BBQ with free food and slopeside music, open to current New England Passholders only. As a bonus, this weekend promises sunny skies, warm temperatures, and...

Bill Baumann, Brad Brown and Kathleen Peterson Promoted

SEATTLE, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A reflection of its planned growth and continued sharp focus on serving its customers, national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) promoted Bill Baumann and Brad Brown to senior vice president of Information Technology, and eCommerce and Direct Sales respectively. In addition, Kathleen Peterson has been named vice pr...

Warren, VT April 2, 2012 - This year would have been the 34th running of the Sugarbush Adventure Games, that end-of-winter zany race involving running, paddling, cycling, and (often) nordic skiing. Of all the years to change it up, this may be the year.

Sugarbush has partnered with Mad Marathon creator Dori Ingalls to move the games to May, reconfigure the course to marathon distance, and refocus the activities to those of a more traditional ...

PETERBOROUGH, N.H., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Mountain Sports Inc., one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers, today announced plans to open three new stores during the next three months.

An existing location at the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester, Connecticut is moving approximately 12 storefronts down the plaza into a new, 18,831 square foot space next to PetSmart. South Portland, Maine will be the home of the company's...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2012 - About.com today announced that Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont, has been selected as the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Award winner for Best New England Ski Resort. Now in its fifth year, the About.com Readers' Choice Awards honor the best products, features and services across more than a dozen categories, ranging from technology to hobbies to parenting and more, as selected by its readers.

"This year's R...

Festival to feature seven bands and the return of the Friday night "Reggae Rave"

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (April 11, 2012) - With the start of Sugarloaf's annual Bud Light Reggae Festival just days away, weather forecasts are promising classic spring weather for Friday and Saturday - welcome news for festival organizers.

Now in its 24th year, Reggae Fest is an annual spring party that draws thousands of spring skiing and reggae ...