The US Open Snowboarding Championships, the pinnacle of all snowboarding events that has showcased the world’s most progressive riding longer than any other snowboarding competition in the world, will take place at Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont from March 16-22, 2009. Past Olympic medalists Shaun White, Kelly Clark and Hannah Teter and Olympic hopefuls like Kevin Pearce, Ellery Hollingsworth and Charles Reid are just a few of the top riders who plan to attend the event, which features invitational quarterpipe, halfpipe, slopestyle and junior jam competitions…. Details
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Appalachian’s Drew Stanley said, “Burton Snowboards, the world’s leading snowboard manufacturer, selected Appalachian Ski Mtn. as the only ski resort in North Carolina and the first ski resort south of Snowshoe, West Virginia, to be named as an official Burton Learn To Ride Center.”
He said the Burton program was specifically designed to accelerate learning by utilizing equipment designed specifically for beginners, small classes and appropriate learning terrain…. Details
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In a tough economy local shoppers not only get a good deal, they also get the pleasure of knowing their money will literally be pumped right back into the Vail Valley.
The Thrifty Shoppe, with a location in Eagle and Edwards, sells everything from couches and televisions to clothing and ski gear, and right now the nonprofit is slashing prices to make room for new spring items.
All of the money spent in both stores, minus a few administrative costs, is given …Â Details
Coloradans who love to ski and snowboard may soon have the opportunity to celebrate those sports all year long on the vehicles they drive.
A proposal at the State Capitol to create a “Ski Country USA” license plate passed out of the State Senate 35-0 on Monday and is expected to sail through the State House as well.
Nearly 4,500 people have already committed to buying a plate, more than the 3,000 necessary for the state to break even on production costs…Â Details
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