Basement Jaxx to headline Big Snow Festival at a serbian ski resort in March.

British electro-dance legends Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) will headline The Big Snow Festival (www.thebigsnowfestival.com), which returns to the serbian slopes Kopaonik from March 23rd to 29th, promising snow and music fans a week of adrenalin pounding entertainment.  Continue reading ‘Basement Jaxx to headline 2012 Big Snow Festival’

The Alpine World Cup City Event planned on Jan. 1,  2012 at Munich was officially cancelled today. The lack of snow, warm temperatures with rain and no positive weather forecast into the immediate future called the end for the parallel slalom scheduled on a small hill located outside of the 'Olympia-Park' at Munich. It will not be replaced during the season.

Another 'City Event' is still planned in February at Moscow, where the best 16 skiers from the women and men World Cup standings will compete on a spectacular ramp built nearby the center of the Russian capital.

Reno, NV - When was the last time you skied for one buck? You can today. Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe above Reno is today holding its "Buck Day" fundraiser, when $1 and a donated can of food will earn you a lift ticket to ski or ride. The mountain is currently open top to bottom. All canned food collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Mr. Rose-Ski Tahoe is open until 4 p.m....

Queenstown, New Zealand - Winter Games NZ today announced its plans for the 2013 event that will see the Games increase its standing on the international winter sports circuit with the inclusion of no less than six World Cup events. Previously Winter Games NZ has hosted the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup, attracting the world’s best riders, including several Olympic medalists. In 2013 the program will extend to FIS World Cup events in Snowboard Slopestyle, Snowboard cross, Freestyle Ski...

Avon, CO - Beaver Creek Resort has teamed up with the epicurean brand FOOD & WINE to provide a three-day winter culinary celebration on the slopes. Chefs John Besh, Tim Love, Marc Murphy, Stephanie Izard, Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson and Richard Sandoval will join local host chefs to produce a palate-pleasing culinary extravaganza featuring casual, yet interactive and fun events from après-ski to First Tracks on the slopes, to exclusive dinners with menus prepared by celebrity chefs. Events...

Park City, UT - Brighton, Park City and Snowbasin Resorts welcome a Friday Night Rail Jam Series to the Wasatch Mountains. The Friday Night Jib Fight (FNJF) rail jam series consists of ten rail jams over the course of the 2011-2012 winter season. "Last season, Park City Mountain Resort and Snowbasin hosted independent Friday night rail jams at each resort, and rather than compete against each other we decided to join forces and take the series to the next level," says Jeremy Cooper, Park...

Snowbird, UT - Forty years of Snowbird history are being celebrated this month with a Birthday Bash and the Utah ski and snowboard resort’s annual Summit Gala. “Snowbird has become an iconic Utah destination, and we are delighted to celebrate 40 years of pristine powder skiing, Tram rides and family vacations.” said Bob Bonar, President of Snowbird and one of six Snowbird employees recently recognized for 40 years of Snowbird service. The Birthday Bash will take place on the...