Three from NH inducted to Hall of Fame; Cannon, Gunstock, Tuckerman Ravine books awarded SEATTLE, WASHINGTON-New Hampshire was well represented during the International Skiing History Association's Ski Heritage Week in the Pacific Northwest earlier this month. Three books showcasing the state's strong ski history received Skade Awards from ISHA, and three people with direct ties to New Hampshire skiing were inducted into the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. "The state was a...

Henniker, NH, April 23, 2012 - PATS PEAK in Henniker, NH will host the 11th Annual PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival the weekend of June 9 & 10, 2012. The weekend is presented by PATS PEAK along with S&W Sports, USA Cycling, Root 66 Northeast XC Race Series and the Eastern States Cup Downhill Race Series. Bicycle riders from all over New England come to PATS PEAK to participate in this exhilarating mountain bike weekend. The Mountain Bike Festival features 24-Hour, 12-Hour, 6-Hour, X-Country...

Edison Awards honors companies and individuals for excellence in innovation NEW YORK - April 27, 2012 - Recon Instruments is proud to announce it has been named a 2012 Edison Award Winner for MOD Live, the world's first and only Heads-up Display (HUD) for alpine goggles. Named after Thomas Edison, an Edison Award is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business. "It is an honor to be recognized by such an esteemed panel of judges and be awarded...

http://www.alpinezone.com/news/images/20120522/backflip.jpgGOLETA, Calif., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulfilling a lifelong dream, professional freeride mountain bike athlete, Paul Basagoitia can now add a natural terrain double backflip to his list of accomplishments. Taking place just outside Page, AZ, Paul has cemented himself in history by raising the bar of freeride mountain biking to the level. "It felt great when my wheels touch the ground because I don't think...

http://www.alpinezone.com/news/images/20120522/sugarloaf3.jpgCARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (April 30, 2012) - The Sugarloaf Golf Club announced today that Maine golf legend Abby Spector, a seven-time Maine Women's Amateur Golf Champion and a member of the Maine Golf Hall of Fame, will join the Club as Head Golf Professional. Spector will become Sugarloaf's first female Head Professional, and will be in charge of all instruction at the Sugarloaf Golf School, including the Nike...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through April 22, 2012, and for the prior year period from the beginning of the season through April 24, 2011. The data mentioned in this release are interim period data, exclude Kirkwood, which was acquired on April 12, 2012, and are subject to fiscal quarter end review and adjustments. Highlights ...

Three remarkable snowsports instructors were honored with the PSIA-AASI Award for Educational Excellence at the PSIA National Academy this week in Snowbird, Utah. Dave Merriam , Linda Crockett and Katie Ertl received the very prestigious award, which recognizes those exceptional members who, over the years, have authored PSIA-AASI educational materials, and have contributed significantly to, and possibly even changed, the educational direction of PSIA-AASI. All three have exhibited...

Bartlett, NH - Alissa Whittle has been named the new General Manager of the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center. Whittle has previously served as the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel Lodging Controller for more than four years and she has over 15 years of resort hospitality experience including prior positions in her native California as well as Alaska and Maryland. "I'm very excited that I have been given the opportunity to continue and add to the quality and guest experience at the...

Outdoor Retailer Returns to Maine Mall Area, Grand Opening Celebration May 11-13, 2012 SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Mountain Sports, one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers, will host a grand opening of a new store in South Portland, ME on May 11-13. Located next to Toys R Us across from the Maine Mall, the 20,442 square foot space triples the company's presence in the Portland market where the Marginal Way store has been operating since 2005. "This new...

WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- When people are first asked what they think of when they're asked about Wilmington, N.Y., they may answer with alpine skiing, fishing, hiking and some... Santa's Workshop. After all, the tiny upstate New York community, with a population of about 1,300, is easily recognized for all of those things. Wilmington is home of Whiteface Mountain, famous for having the greatest vertical east of the Rockies; the Ausable River, long known for some of the greatest trout fishing in...

Reuel Sheldon who has been the Operations Manager at Ski Butternut for 25 years, and has worked at the mountain off and on for 30 years, retires. He steps down after seeing the mountain through many great years and some challenging times. Challenges included the life altering injury to the iconic owner, Channing Murdock in 1994 on the heels of the worst winter on record and the devastating F4 tornado that ripped across the mountain May 29th (Memorial Day) in 1995. Mr. Sheldon was the head...

TANNERSVILLE, PA - Mud runs and trail obstacle courses are popping up everyone and the Pocono Mountains is not going to be left behind. Actually, the Pocono Mountains is the perfect setting for someone who wants to move from road racing into something a bit more interesting and challenging. The Civiliam Military Combine (CMC) race will take place at Camelback Mountain Resort on Saturday, May 19th. The first wave will begin at 10am; check-in and registration begins at 7am. Online registration is...

Sustainable Slopes & Marketing Awards Received EAST BURKE, VERMONT (May 11, 2012) - Burke Mountain was recently awarded two awards at the NSAA (National Ski Areas Association) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas May 6-9, 2012. The first, a Sustainable Slopes Grant, was awarded to Burke Mountain for its green efforts, including the installation of our new wind turbine last summer and our new composting program that was implemented this winter in partnership with the Highfields Center...

8th Annual Event Benefits Sunshine Kids Foundation Winter Games STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Steamboat Springs is known for its incredible cycling routes, some of the best in the country. This summer cyclists from around the world are invited to experience first hand what sets riding in Steamboat apart, by participating in the 8th annual Kent Eriksen Tour de Steamboat on July 21, 2012. The two-day fundraising event benefiting the Sunshine Kids Foundation...

DENVER, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the summer of 2012, Denver cements its reputation as one of the nation's best bike cities, thanks to a Tour de France-style pro-cycling event, a pioneering bike-sharing program, and 850 miles of bike trails. In honor of May's National Bike Month, here are the top 10 reasons why Denver is one of the best cities to ride a bike: 1) Denver B-cycle Introduced in April 2010, Denver's B-cycle is the first large-scale, citywide...

http://www.alpinezone.com/news/images/20120522/attitash2.jpgBartlett & Pinkham Notch, NH - Carol Decker has been named the new Director of Sales for Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain. A resident of the Mount Washington Valley for more than 25 years, Decker brings a history of resort hospitality and sales experience including previous positions held at Attitash, and more recently, sales manager at the Mount Washington Hotel. In addition to this role, Decker will...

RANGELEY, ME -- Governor Paul LePage presented Saddleback Ski Resort with a 2012 Governor's Award for Business Excellence during a reception held today at the Statehouse Hall of Flags in Augusta. The 22nd annual awards, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and sponsored by Fairpoint Communications, recognize companies that demonstrate a high level of commitment to their community, employees and to manufacturing or service excellence. ...

http://www.alpinezone.com/news/images/20120522/attitash1.jpgBartlett, NH - For a second year, Attitash Mountain Resort will serve as a host venue for the POC Eastern States Cup downhill mountain biking series. The Eastern States Cup (ESC) is a USA Cycling (USAC) Regional Championship Series with events being held in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York. This year, Attitash Mountain Resort will host two individual weekend events, including a regular series...

Attach your iPhone anywhere using one simple multi-purpose mounting system Melbourne, Australia - May 14, 2012- Annex Products , the leading manufacturer of the Opena case, announces availability of the Patent Pending Quad Lock , the ultimate multipurpose mounting system for your iPhone and other devices. The Quad Lock is a safe and easy mounting solution that attaches to almost any surface and conveniently positions your mobile device in portrait or landscape mode. With Quad Locks'...

http://www.alpinezone.com/news/images/20120522/wildcat1.jpgPinkham Notch, NH - This year's "Kids Free Fishing Day" event scheduled for Saturday, June 2 will be a great way to learn how to fish or develop your fishing skills. Representatives and volunteers from the U.S. Forest Service and Appalachian Mountain Club will provide a day's wealth of experience and knowledge to help the beginning angler get started. Participants, who register on the morning of the event, will...