Ski News from First Tracks!! Online Ski MagazineUp-to-the-minute ski and snowboard news from First Tracks!! Online Ski MagazineParties Sign Master Development Agreement for Mt. Baldy Ski Area- June 29, 2006 Oliver (BC), Canada (Thursday, June 29, 2006) - In a signing ceremony on June 15 at the new NkMip Desert Cultural Centre, British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell, Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie and Mount Baldy Ski Corporation President Brett Sweezy signed a landmark agreement. Immediately following the event, the Master Development Agreement for the Mount Baldy Resort was approved. This approval sets the stage for Mt. Baldy to become B.C.'s newest four-season destination ski and...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/115155510348845.shtm Cardrona Opens Ski Season with 'Perfect Conditions'- June 29, 2006 Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (Thursday, June 22, 2006) - The 2006 ski and snowboard season kicked off in Lake Wanaka today as Cardrona Alpine Resort opened its gates to thousands of skiers and riders eager to enjoy the best opening snow conditions in over a decade...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/115103519993449.shtm Dodson, Gulini Ride to Victory at U.S. Snowboarding's Revolution Tour Slopestyle- June 29, 2006 Government Camp, OR (Thursday, June 22, 2006) - With the second straight bluebird competition day at Windells in the books, the Chevrolet Revolution Tour officially closed out the 2006 season on Mt. Hood Wednesday with Josh Dodson (Bend, OR) and Faye Gulini (Salt Lake City, UT) stomping victories in slopestyle...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/115103519980004.shtm Snowboard Halfpipe Season Concludes on Mt. Hood- June 21, 2006 Government Camp, OR (Wednesday, June 21, 2006) - Daniel Wakeham and Kate Foster spent three weeks at Windells getting acquainted with what the riders describe as one of the best halfpipes in the world this time of year. The result: victories Tuesday in the final stop of the Chevrolet Revolution Tour at Mt. Hood...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/11508651949762.shtm Ski Season Off to Great Start in New Zealand- June 21, 2006 Queenstown, New Zealand (Tuesday, June 20, 2006) - As more New Zealand ski and snowboard areas open for the season, many are reporting their best start in a decade. A series of cold southerly storms laden with snow have passed through ski areas over the past six weeks contributing to strong early-season conditions for skiers and riders...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/115084950282588.shtm Vermont Ski Areas Honor Wilcox, Weichsel- June 21, 2006 Killington, VT (Tuesday, June 20, 2006) - Long-time ski industry veteran Dave Wilcox and sports event producer Bernie Weichsel were honored today at the Vermont Ski Areas Association (VSAA) Annual Meeting for their contributions to the Vermont ski industry. Wilcox received the Industry Achievement Award and Weichsel received the Friend of the Industry Award...http://www.firsttracksonline.com/news/stories/11508481233009.shtm |