Monthly Archive for May, 2011

New Jersey is first to require minors wear helmets

Minors are now required to wear ski helmets in New Jersey

The state of New Jersey is the first state (or province) in North America to pass legislation requiring children under the age of 18 to wear helmets to ski or snowboard.

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Egyptian tycoon proposes overhaul of Swiss ski resorts

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Andermatt and Sedrun mountain resorts are to be linked through a massive expansion program

Egyptian billionaire, Samih Swiris, will team up with a Swedish company to link the Swiss resorts of Andermatt and Sedrun under a proposed new plan unveiled earlier this month. A letter of intent proposes that Andertmatt Swiss Alps, a subsidiary of Sawiris’ Orascom development and SkiStar will join forces in a proposed $159.8 million development projects together. Continue reading ‘Egyptian tycoon proposes overhaul of Swiss ski resorts’

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