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Building on the already successful Horizon Air flights into Mammoth Mountain, the California ski resort has once again teamed up with another major carrier to open air travel directly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Mammoth and United Airlines have announced a new daily, seasonal...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100905/United-Airlines-to-fly-San-Francisco-to-Mammoth

Utah ski resort improvements: New terrain, snowmaking, luxury accommodations, and more

Turning the corner into September is a sure sign that another incredible Wasatch winter is on its way. Utah's 13 ski resorts have been hard at work all summer adding new terrain, on-mountain enhancements, luxury accommodations, programs and packages to complement the destination's astonishing acces...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100904/Utah-ski-resort-improvements-New-terrain-snowmaking-luxury-accommodations-and-more

New power plant breaks ground near Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District (KMPUD) recently announced that it has successfully closed on its sale of $5.5 million of Bond Anticipation Notes to fund the summer construction of a new power plant for the Kirkwood community and resort operations. Construction has been ongoing now for ove...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100904/New-power-plant-breaks-ground-near-Kirkwood-Mountain-Resort

Backflip machine: Pro snowboarder conquers iconic move on board, skis, skate and more

If there was ever a doubt about whether Windells Camp is truly "the funnest place on Earth," perhaps pro snowboarder Trevor Jacob's recent edit can put the issue to rest. Jacob, who spent his summer on the legendary Mt. Hood campus, took full advantage of the superior Windells training facilities b...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/Backflip-machine-Pro-snowboarder-conquers-iconic-move-on-board-skis-skate-and-more

Big White Ski Resort to add ice climbing tower this winter

Big White Ski Resort, located in interior British Columbia, Canada, has found a way to actually make ice fun on a ski trip. The resort announced that a new ice climbing tower will be part of its Adventure Park at Happy Valley for this winter. The 60-foot tower will consist of four telephone poles ...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/Big-White-Ski-Resort-to-add-ice-climbing-tower-this-winter

University Snow Games results: Otago wins overall title

The 2010 New Zealand University Snow Games have concluded and Otago University has again secured the coveted Michael Forrestal Memorial Shield. The 42-strong team of athletes successfully defended the sought-after prize with consistent performances throughout the annual event which was staged ac...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/University-Snow-Games-results-Otago-wins-overall-title

United Airlines to launch non-stop service from Houston to Aspen

The upcoming United-Continental merger might bring more changes then just a new plane design. Could the upcoming United Airlines and Continental merger mean more flights aimed at the snow sports community? That's definitely a possibility as United announced Houston, TX, which is home to Cont...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/United-Airlines-to-launch-nonstop-service-from-Houston-to-Aspen

7.4-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand, widespread damage reported

A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island at 4:35 a.m local time (10:35 a.m. Friday PT) on Saturday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 20 miles northwest of Christchurch, New Zealand's third-largest city. Authorities reported widespread property dam...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/74magnitude-earthquake-hits-New-Zealand-widespread-damage-reported

Speed, style, and big air judged in Treble Cone BASE Triple Comp

New Zealand's Treble Cone is set to challenge skiers and boarders to three events in one day to crown the all-around Kings and Queens of the mountain on Saturday, September 11. The day kicks off with the POW Banked Slalom in the Saddle Basin with a course designed to test speed and precision of ...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/Speed-style-and-big-air-judged-in-Treble-Cone-BASE-Triple-Comp

More snow: Loon Mountain to add $1.8M upgrades for Winter 2010-11, snowmaking a focus

New Hampshire's Loon Mountain continues its commitment to providing a consistently great guest experience with a capital investment of more than $1.8 million to further enhance its ability to deliver the best snow conditions and superior service for 2010-2011. Loon has invested an additional $1.2 m...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100903/More-snow-Loon-Mountain-to-add-$18M-upgrades-for-Winter-201011-snowmaking-a-focus