LAUSANNE – Saudi Arabia has stepped up preparations for Beijing 2022 as the Kingdom tries to qualify athletes for the Olympic Winter Games for the first time. Saudi Arabia is a vast nation that occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula, whose landscape consists of endless expanses of desert and rugged mountain ranges. The earth’s daily…
Month: September 2021
Obituary of Louis Jemison (1952 – 2021) – Aptos, CA
Louis jemisonMay 19, 1952 ~ July 28, 2021Aptos, California.Louis Jemison was born on May 19, 1952 in Santa Cruz, California and died on July 28, 2021 from a short illness at home. He had advanced cancer and was being cared for by the family and the Hospice de Santa Cruz. Louis spent his youth on…
15 things invented in Nebraska | Nebraska News
Dean Sicking of the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln examines a MORE SRE barrier on display at the Smith Collection Museum of American Speed ​​on Friday, October 21, 2011. (ROBERT BECKER / Lincoln Journal Star) ROBERT BECKER / Lincoln Journal Star Don’t look back until you know who to turn to….
Three selected for 2022 Aspen Hall of Fame | New
The Aspen Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2022, according to a press release from the nonprofit’s board of directors. Three residents with long-standing ties to the Aspen community – Rita Hunter, Bruce Gordon and Andy Mill – will be inducted into the Aspen Hall of Fame at a banquet on February 26…
Nir Meir’s wife claims Miami Beach home is habitable
Ranee Bartolacci, Nir Meir with Sunset Islands House (Getty, Massa Construction Group) After paying more than $ 1 million to rent a waterfront home in Miami Beach, the wife of a former HFZ Capital manager alleges the house was uninhabitable and filled with rat nests, rooms moldy baths and termite infestation. Ranee Bartolacci is now…
Mike Brown: MySpace! – SLUG Magazine
For this month’s episode, my editor suggested I write on a website called MySpace, which is perfect as I never had one. When MySpace became a thing, the concept of online friends struck me as really silly. Honestly, it still is, despite how much screen time I waste on good ol ‘FB, Insta, and sometimes…
The ephemeral solidity of the gel
In town, at the new restaurant they curse, spitting out the word gardener; gel. Meanwhile, I’m ecstatic, I’m up the hill sliding across Kathy and Bob’s lawn, so happy to finally be on my skis. It’s frost time and as my gardening friends’ season ends, mine is finally starting. Skiing, today for the first time…
Kelly Brush Ride Raises Record Amount for Adaptive Sports | Local sports
BURLINGTON – Participants in the 16th annual Kelly Brush Ride powered by VBT Bicycling Vacations raised over $ 825,000, setting a fundraising record for the event. The ride supports the Kelly Brush Foundation’s mission to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries through sport and recreation. This year’s ride, which took place on…
Ski resorts ask accounting staff to put on boots and serve soup
Vermont ski resorts are struggling to find staff during labor shortages. Some accountants are in the process of retraining, for example to put on ski boots or serve in cafeterias. “You go to job fairs in town and two or three people show up,†said the president of two resorts. Loading Something is loading. Vermont…
Gran-tastic! Tarnów, 78, proves she is the fastest grandmother in the world after running the Tatras in under two hours – The First News
Spirited Barbara Prymakowska outperformed other retirees in the over 60 category of the race after climbing the summit of Kasprowy Wierch to 1,986 meters above sea level in 1:45. Barbara Prymakowska / Facebook A 78-year-old grandmother confirmed her place as “the world’s fastest grandmother” after covering 7.8 km from the town of Zakopane to the…
Stoke films are very white. Two new entries attempt to change this.
“],” renderIntial “: true,” wordCount “: 350}”> Ryan Hudson sits on a snowbank dug in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. “People will always remind me of my skin color no matter what,†he says as the snow spits around him. “To everyone, I’m a black snowboarder.” The scene, with Hudson between iconic big mountain freerider…
3 residents will be inducted into the Aspen Hall of Fame
A longtime Aspen educator and environmentalist, World Cup skier and inspiration to local runners, and the driving force behind community theater make up the 2022 Aspen Hall of Fame Class, a the local nonprofit organization announced on Tuesday. Rita Hunter will be honored in the cultural category for her decades of work with Aspen Community…
Obituary: Ruth Catherine Cody Aumack
Ruth Catherine Cody Aumack, of Montclair, passed away on September 25, 2021. She was 83 years old. Ms Aumack was born in Bayonne to George and Mary Ellis Cody and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, Jersey City, where she met her best friends in life, Catherine Macchi, Mary Ellen Gaffney and June Rozniak, and from…
New England Outdoor Center Owner Aims To Revitalize Katahdin Area With New Resort
Owner of outdoor recreation center in Katahdin area finally moves forward with plans to develop 280-acre plot into activity center, hotel, artists’ village and more . Matthew Polstein, owner of the New England Outdoor Center, originally laid out development plans for Hammond Ridge, a plot of land near Millinocket in the unorganized territory of Penobscot…
Anchorage skiers delighted with heavy September snowfall – FasterSkier.com
APU athlete Becca Rorabaugh skis over Anchorage on September 25, 2021. (Photo: Instagram screenshot) ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A fall survey of people with early snow falls somewhere between a trope and a cliché in these pages. Consider, for example, “Start of the season at Hatcher Pass: photo essay, “Snow at the start of the season:…
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) – A star-studded group of eight ski and snowboard athletes and sports builders have been nominated to be inducted into the 2021 class of the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame following the annual election of the Temple. The announcement was made by the Hall of Fame in Sun Valley, Id….
Ryanair launches a new route from Manchester to Grenoble
Image: Pixabay Ryanair has announced a new winter link from Manchester to Grenoble as part of its UK Winter ’21 program. Ryanair will operate a weekly flight from Manchester to the famous French ski destination Grenoble, from December 18 to the end of March 2022. Ryanair Commercial Director Jason Mc Guinness said: “Ryanair remains committed…
Vermont ski resorts face worker shortage as they prepare for the coming season
The Vermont ski industry lost about $ 100 million last winter due to COVID-19. This means that this year is critical. The audio for this story will be posted. With the easing of travel restrictions, many in the ski industry were hoping this season would be easier. But the housing crisis and the shortage of…
Football season is in full swing on both sides of the border
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to date with what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The football season is in full swing It’s the first full week of fall. This means that professional football is in full swing on both sides of the border. Here’s a…
Cow City: Vail’s CureFest features cow costumes, gold for fundraising and childhood cancer awareness
Sophie Stocker, Ana Stocker, Addie Sullivan, Brie Richards and Will Flaherty dress up in cow costumes to honor Campbell Sullivan at Saturday’s Vail CureFest.Courtesy photo About 50 to 60 people wore gold or cow costumes on Saturday as they walked from Lionshead to Vail Village during Vail’s second annual CureFest. The event raises awareness and…
Small banks offer big opportunities for fintechs
This article is an on-site version of the #fintechFT newsletter. Subscribe here Send the newsletter directly to your inbox every Monday Fam of FinTech, After a busy week at the Greenwich Economic Forum, it’s good to go back to your inbox. I chaired a conversation with a private equity giant, a fund manager and an…
Kelly Brush Ride Raises Record Amount for Adaptive Sports | Sports
BURLINGTON – Participants in the 16th annual Kelly Brush Ride powered by VBT Bicycling Vacations raised over $ 825,000, setting a fundraising record for the event. The ride supports the Kelly Brush Foundation’s mission to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries through sport and recreation. This year’s ride, which took place on…
Things to do in Aspen (beyond skiing): Dining, hiking, and more
You don’t have to ski to fall in love with Aspen. With mountains carpeted with wildflowers in the spring and practically glowing gold in the fall, some (including yours) would say the off-season is even better than winter. Peak season in these Colorado peaks can get dizzying with luxurious crowds and lavish spending. Throughout the…
If you haven’t booked a vacation trip yet, you’re already late | To travel
Christmas is less than 100 days away. And while 2021 hasn’t quite been the year most people were hoping for, with no end of the pandemic in sight, it looks like Americans are ready to bet on a big consolation prize: a holiday vacation. epic. “All day we book Caribbean and Mexico, Caribbean and Mexico,”…
Letter to the Editor: Instead of Restrictions, Provide Better Service to Long-Term Tenants
I have a suggestion for Breckenridge City Council: instead of using a club to try and solve our workforce housing problem, why not try some carrots? I have been renting to locals for 15 years. On two of these occasions my home was ransacked and on a third occasion the tenant jumped on six months…
US ski resorts consider staff vaccination policy
September 26, 2021 President Biden has ordered all private companies with more than 100 employees to make vaccinations mandatory or ensure that unvaccinated employees are tested weekly. Beach resorts are also publishing details of the Covid-19 rules. NEW Aspen and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado were among the first US ski resorts to announce that all…
The OAS offers sports opportunities for all
Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) offers year-round athletic programs for people with disabilities of any age or skill level. They currently only have a few locations but are hoping to expand in the future. There are sports for all ages, genders, and experience levels. Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making sport…
Vail Resorts Drops Reservations, Requires Masks, Vaccines For 2021-2022 Ski Season
Skiers who want to visit a Vail resort this year but are worried about what the 2021/2022 ski season will look like as the COVID-19 pandemic continues finally have some clarity. In an email sent to season pass holders earlier this week, CEO Rob Katz explained the resort company’s winter operating plan for this year’s…
Run to study and study to run
In high school, my family was (and still is) passionate about downhill skiing. My parents built a house just north of Toronto at the Mansfield Ski Club. In my senior year of school, when we were still in grade 13, I often went up the ski hill on Thursday nights with my younger siblings, so…
Janet ‘Janie’ Lynne (French) Pin, 77
Janet “Janie” Lynne (French) Pine, 77, of Kalispell, died on September 17, 2021 at the Lodge at Buffalo Hill Terrace after a 14-year battle with dementia. Janie was born on May 31, 1944 to French Homer and Faire (Voran) in Hutchinson, Kansas. Raised in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, Janie continued her education at Kansas State University…
It’s a slippery slope without government help | Shimla News
MANALI: As India did its best over the past four decades at the Olympics and made the history of the Paralympic Games, sporting events suddenly took a big place in the imagination of Indians. Now it is the turn of the 2022 Winter Olympics. But, unfortunately, most of the people in India are not familiar…
America’s most beautiful ski resorts
Rural – On Monday, US authorities announced the reopening of borders to tourists from November. When it comes to winter sports, many may immediately think of Austria, France or Switzerland, but did you know that there are also beautiful ski areas outside of Europe? Now that the borders are open again, you can visit the…
Barbie Chicken Head | Opinion
Some texts of Middle Eastern origin, before the Dark Ages, disproportionately influencing contemporary human behavior and often misinterpreted, proclaim the existence of a golden utopia that awaits anyone who behaves correctly. It is a land of abundance, eternal love and groovness; it is floating somewhere in the sky. The catch is, you have to croak…
Snowbasin Plans Major Expansion Including 300-Room Club Med Hotel | News, Sports, Jobs
1/2 Skiers descend a slope in Snowbasin, the ski resort in Weber County, in this undated photo. Snowbasin officials unveiled their plans to upgrade the resort on Thursday, September 21, 2021. Photo provided, Snow pool 2/2 Earl’s Lodge in Snowbasin, right, and the main parking lot at Weber County Ski Resort are shown in this…
Scientist and former lecturer at Brown, Edelgard B. Morse, dies at 93
Friday, September 24, 2021 Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home Enlarge + Edelgard Morse passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2021 after living a fulfilling, full and interesting life. She was born on September 18, 1927 in Pforzheim, Germany, and grew up during World War II, traveling between her family’s homes in Pforzheim and…
Snowboard icon James admits Rival White’s ‘perfect’ score was frustrating
Snowboard star Scotty James is still frustrated with the 100 “perfect†scores of three-time Olympic winter gold medalist Shaun White. White scored a perfect 100 at the 2018 Toyota United States Grand Prix, causing significant controversy and frustration among many snowboarding competitors. James, who won bronze at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, was…
Great deals for the ski season from Sweet Protection, Backcountry and more
(Photo/David Carlier) September 24, 2021 | By Ilana Newman Support us! GearJunkie can earn a small commission on affiliate links in this article. Learn more. Home »Deals» Great deals for the ski season from Sweet Protection, Backcountry and more Great outdoor gear at an incredible price: that’s our goal every week. Check out the great…
Who is European Ryder Cup player Paul Casey married to? Meet Pollyanna Woodward
Paul Casey has established himself as one of the best golfers in the world and a reliable member of European Ryder Cup teams. It has been around for just over two decades after turning pro in 2000 and joined the European Tour a year later. So far, Casey, now 44, has won the European Tour…
CAGR value, SWOT analysis and EBITA analysis – Stillwater Current
Ski goggles market set to mature despite latest impact of COVID-19 Market research store recently published a report titled Global Ski Goggles Market. The research report covers the factors associated with development opportunities that exist across the globe. The research report talks about historical and future data obtained using research tools and primary or secondary…
Colorado ski resorts paid around $ 19 million last season to use the White River National Forest
Tables were set for alfresco dining last winter at Sam’s Restaurant in Snowmass. Ski areas have had to get creative to make up for the lack of indoor dining due to COVID-19 restrictions.David Krause Archives / Aspen Times Colorado’s 11 ski areas located in the White River National Forest paid almost $ 2 million more…
Dillon to launch incentive program to encourage more secondary suites
Dillon Town Hall is pictured on January 21. Dillon City Council recently showed its support to cover landscaping and plumbing costs for single-family homeowners wishing to build a restricted accessory unit by deed.Sawyer D’Argonne / Summit Daily News Dillon officials are considering options to better incent city owners to build secondary suites on their properties,…
Ungoverned Vendetta is an Electric Powerboard with a two-track articulated tank style
What you see here looks like Scarpar’s improved off-road powerboard, a contraption that pairs motocross bikes with skateboards. And not only does it look like it, but it is exactly what it is. The new powerboard, dubbed the Ungoverned Vendetta, was designed and shaped in Australia, where it’s no stranger to some of the most…
Utah Olympic Park mountain expansion gathers momentum
Technical skiers at the University of Utah could perfect GS turns in the morning and runners from the Park City Ski Team tackle the slalom gates in the afternoon, while junior skiers are trained to proper technique right in front. They will all benefit from the mountain expansion of Utah Olympic Park. Development plans continue…
Is the ski clothing market a glimpse of future opportunities in the world? – Handling of bulk solids
Ski Clothing Market Overview, Size, Growth, Opportunities, Emerging Trends, Challenges and Geographies for the Forecast Period (2020-2027) The Ski Wear report features important encounters that depend on future assumptions, some records, and current circumstances. The assessment includes all information regarding industry manufacturers, regional creators, livelihoods, advancement rates and competitors. The Ski Wear market report contains…
Fully protect your eyes against variations in light level
Snowboarders and skiers interested in protecting their eyes from variations in light levels in the mountains may be interested in a new photochromic lens created by engineers at bONE Tech. The SunBRKR is an adaptive light-sensitive technology that allows complete protection of the eyes against varying light levels, even in the fast-paced environment of ski…
Hobart Wind: Bad weather warning for Tasmania as snow, rain and gusts are on their way
Several weather warnings and alerts have been issued by authorities as a second cold front is expected to cross Tasmania. LAST >> A number of warnings and weather alerts were issued by authorities this afternoon as a second cold front is expected to pass through Tasmania. A severe weather warning for destructive winds has been…
Gerald Schneck | Obituaries | Mankato Free Press
Gerald Schneck A Celebration of Life will be held for Gerald “Gerry” Schneck on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mankato, MN at 11:00 am. Wearing a mask and social distancing will be mandatory during the ceremony. Gerry passed away on December 8, 2020 at home after battling chronic leukemia. He…
The end of the surge in short-term rentals at Colorado resorts
Carol Kresge manages the 13-room Little Mountain Lodge in Breckenridge. She is concerned that the “broad” regulation of short-term rentals in the city will have an impact on the resort’s economy.Hugh Carey / The Colorado Sun BRECKENRIDGE – Visitors to the 13-room Little Mountain Lodge above historic downtown Breckenridge have supported the economy of the…
Salomon Announces Quality Ski Weather Film Tour
The lights start to dim and the audible buzz subsides as the excited skiers settle in and someone in the back drinks a beer. It’s a welcome and familiar scene that all skiers have found themselves in, except last year when the pandemic put an end to such gatherings. Attending ski movie screenings is a…
The secret to saving 40% on a ski pass this season
Summer is coming to an end and it won’t be long before the trees shed their leaves and the rainy season or, as the last two winters evidenced, begins. While the warm embrace of summer will be missed (a little too much warm, in fact), we’d be lying if we said we don’t look forward…
Ryder Cup 2021: why Viktor Hovland is Europe’s “Smiling Assassin”
Viktor Hovland addresses the media ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images. But Norway and the Ryder Cup never seemed a likely marriage until a young man named Viktor Hovland dramatically announced his arrival on the world stage. The 24-year-old already has two PGA Tour and one…
Steamboat chooses to remove certain areas from moratorium on vacation home rentals
Short term rentals (darker)John F. Russell / steamboat pilot Steamboat Springs City Council members called on Planning Director Rebecca Bessey at their Tuesday night meeting to draft an ordinance extending the moratorium on vacation home rental applications through January while letting it expire on October 31 for certain areas near Steamboat Resort. The discussion took…
Proof of vaccination required to dine at cafeteria-style restaurants within Vail resorts
DENVER – In an email sent to Epic Pass holders on Monday afternoon, Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz released COVID-19 plans for the upcoming season. The ski lifts and cable cars will be loaded at normal capacity. Face coverings will be mandatory indoors. No reservations will be required for skiing and snowboarding. There will be…
UAA is a place for new beginnings – and you
UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell announced on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 that the Seawolf hockey program has surpassed the $ 3 million fundraising mark, allowing the team to be reinstated to play the next season. (Bill Roth / DNA) The fall semester is an exciting time at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) as students, faculty…
2021-22 World Cup schedule strikes better balance between speed and technology: fans
One of the most glaring aspects of this upcoming season’s World Cup schedule is the equivalence of speed and technical events for men and women, a schedule that could, for example, lead to a battle for the title between the king of speed Dominik Paris, the versatile rising star Marco Odermatt, the powerful but agile…
Canada’s Trudeau scores narrow victory in COVID-dominated election
By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alta. (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau narrowly won re-election on Monday but failed to secure a majority in Parliament after alienating some voters by calling for an early vote two years more early in a fourth wave of the pandemic. The prospect of another minority government, in which Trudeau’s…
Global Ski Equipment Market 2021 to 2027 Industry outlook and major players are Downhill, Burton, Decathlon, Atomic, K2 Sports
MarketsandResearch.biz made a general report named Global ski equipment market from 2021 to 2027 which contains a magnificent blend of industry data, cutting-edge approaches, regular plans and the most advanced improvements to deliver an unprecedented customer experience. Overall, the authentic review of ski equipment merges an accurate and timely breakdown of plot, status, rate of…
Aleck & MapSynergy join forces to create SkiMap
Aleck partnered with MapSynergy to create SkiMap, a digital ski resort map available in North America. Its features show users the real-time GPS position of all members of their group. Aleck is also launching this new feature of the free game Aleck GO! mobile app. The SkiMap database covers over 375 ski resorts in the…
Vail Resorts will require proof of vaccination for cafeteria customers as well as all workers
Vail Resorts announced on Monday that face coverings will be required at its indoor properties, including restaurants, accommodations, washrooms, outlets and rentals, and buses, during the 2021- ski season. 22. Proof of vaccination will be required from guests wishing to dine indoors, but will not be required for an indoor washroom visit, according to Vail…
Death notice of Catherine Lea (2021) – Eau Claire, WI
Catherine Devine Lea, 67, died on September 17, 2021 of complications from Lewy body disease. Cath was born in the old St. Josephs Hospital (Chippewa Falls, WI), grew up below the hill on W. Spruce Street, attended Chestnut School, Old Middle School and New Chi-Hi. She then went to Carleton College and graduated with Honors…
Timbers Company and Wheelock Street Capital announce strategic partnership
WINTER PARK, Florida, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Timbers Company, a leading developer and operator of luxury resorts and private club residences, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, a leading private real estate investment firm plan. This mutually beneficial relationship enhances Timbers’ ability to be agile and ready…
Austria to demand COVID-19 masks and passes for ski lifts
Skiers practice COVID-19 social distancing on a chairlift in Flachau, Austria, January 15, 2021. REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger VIENNA, September 20 (Reuters) – Austria will demand protective masks and COVID-19 passes for ski lift use this winter as it tries to attract foreign skiers for the first time in two years and also to prevent…
Gamasutra – Press Releases – Horatio Goes Snowboarding v1.0 is now available on Steam
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press.] Snowboard or die!Infinite State Games (creators of Don’t Die, Mr Robot !, Rogue Aces, Family Tree) are proud to announce the official launch of ‘Horatio is snowboarding‘. Rent a board, go chopper, hit the slopes,…
Jordan’s tourism sector poised for strong post-pandemic recovery
Jordan’s tourism sector boomed before the Covid-19 pandemic, and after a rebound from the 2020 collapse, the industry is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022, with further growth in the horizon in the coming years according to a strategic market analysis carried out by Glasgow Consulting Group. New research report from Glasgow Consulting Group…
NJ business leaders say this is how we get better workers
What’s the best way for the New Jersey economy to be revitalized and recharged from the disruption caused by COVID? New report offers recommendations for rebuilding Garden State’s workforce in a post-pandemic economy. Chrissy Buteas, director of government affairs for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, said that over the past few months, a…
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows changes its name to Palisades Tahoe
“(The term) does not represent who we are,†said Palisades Tahoe President and COO Dee Byrne. “’Squaw’ is a hurtful word. We are not hurtful people. We are respectful, welcoming and inclusive people. It has become quite simple for us.Courtesy of Palisades Tahoe After more than 70 years of operation with a term deemed derogatory…
Dennis (Denny) John Cannon | Obituary
Dennis (Denny) John Cannon August 12, 1941 – August 8, 2021 Dennis (Denny) John Cannon passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2021, just 4 days before his 80th birthday. The previous two months he had gone through a surprising and difficult battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sister, Pat;…
Dr James Robson, 74 years old | Coeur d’Alene Press
Dr James Allen Robson, 74, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born a Moscow vandal on June 9, 1947, to Bob and Penny Robson, while his father was studying law at the University of Idaho. If home is where the heart is, Jim Robson’s heart really was in Idaho….
Margaux Hackett adds to proud family history with first selection at Olympic Winter Games
Joe Allison / Getty Images Margaux Hackett and her father AJ speak on Sunday when the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s athlete selection was announced for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Freestyle skier Margaux Hackett will add another chapter to her family’s history when she competes in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Hackett, the 22-year-old…
Bronze medalists secure early spot for Winter Olympics
Olympic Winter Games bronze medalists Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous lead a group of five athletes named to the New Zealand squad to compete in next year’s Beijing Games. Nico Porteous Photo: Athletic Sadowski-Synnott (snowboard and big air slopestyle) and Porteous (freeski halfpipe) are both reigning world champions and won bronze at the 2018 PyeongChang…
A Fabulous Fall Getaway to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, by Travel Writers
By Candyce H. Stapen The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia dazzle in the fall. The hillsides are covered with ribbons of red, yellow and rust leaves, and the roads pass past fields bordered by groves of crimson and bright orange trees. To explore Nelson County, Virginia, we based ourselves at the Wintergreen Resort, a ski…
Vail City Council to Review Winter Parking Policies
Paid parking at the Vail Village and Lionshead structures will coincide with the start of the 2021-2022 Vail Mountain ski and snowboard season.Courtesy photo Vail’s winter parking rates and associated policies will be presented for consideration by City Council at its evening meeting on Tuesday, September 21. . The meeting will be broadcast live on…
American record set at Paralympic Games, Noelle Lambert considers next challenge – Lowell Sun
LOWELL – Imagine if she would have had a good night’s sleep. Noelle Lambert, a 2019 UMass Lowell graduate, recently finished sixth in the world at the Tokyo Paralympics, breaking her US record in the 100 meters. The 24-year-old New Hampshire native, who now lives in Manchester, barely slept the night before her races on…
Ownership transfers September 18 | Ownership transfers
Fleeman, H. Clayton and Fleeman, Daniel V. and Price, Lynne F. and Fleeman, Anthony A. to Town & Country Of Greenwood LLC and Town And Country Of Greenwood LLC, Lots 11 & 12, Smithfields Sub., $ 130,000 . Sago, Lynda H, to Tinsley, Murray Calhoun and Tinsley, Amber Brooke, Lot 30, Chinquapin Properties, $ 155,000….
Steamboat’s Malacinski Becomes Face of American Women’s Nordic Combined
Annika Malacinski of Steamboat Springs was the sole United States representative in the women’s Nordic Combined Summer Grand Prix events in Europe. She has finished in the top 10 three times, giving her a lot of confidence for this winter’s World Cup season.Sandra Volk / Courtesy photo STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Last weekend Annika Malacinski of…
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: UAA: A place for you, a place for a fresh start
September 17, 2021 The fall semester is an exciting time at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) as students, faculty and staff return. I am full of energy and full of hope for what the future holds as we begin the new academic year. The UAA’s budget is now set with the Alaska Performance Bursary,…
Avon Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Appoints New General Manager
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon has announced that Brian Harrier is now the general manager of the property. Harrier joins The Westin Riverfront from Viceroy Snowmass, another Colorado resort run by East West Hospitality, where he most recently served as COO. Harrier helped run the Snowmass property through a complete renovation while…
The great pandemic escape | Barron
For a while during the pandemic, dinner for Boston-based tech executive Corey McCann depended on whatever he managed to catch while fishing underwater. McCann wasn’t stranded on a desert island in the middle of the ocean, he simply chose to live off-grid in a modern luxury villa in Costa Elena, Costa Rica. “Before the Covid-19…
Ski vacation bookings explode as PCR testing and traffic light system scrapped
September 17, 2021 The government has lifted current travel restrictions, with skiers and the UK snow sports industry breathing a collective sigh of relief. The measures come into force in October. As winter approaches it gives the season a boost, but the UK winter sports industry is still a big concern as the holiday is…
OnTheSnow launches 53rd season with new website
OnTheSnow rides the lifts today on its 53rd season, revitalized by our passion for “Activate the ski travel experience” and our new platform, OnTheSnow. “The new OnTheSnow platform has a fresh and modern design but, more importantly, it is optimized to reflect the changing dynamics of the ski industry,†Chad Dyer, global managing director of…
Global Ski Pole Market Product Analysis 2021 – Atomic, Burton, Rossignol, Halti – Stillwater Current
The Global ski poles market from 2021 to 2027 search by Market research location Examines past and present growth projections and dynamics to get useful insights into key market variables from 2021 to 2027. The report also includes the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the predicted period of the market. The study uses 2020…
Austria hears first trial over Covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort
Published on: 09/17/2021 – 05:52 The first civil trial begins Friday in a Vienna court over a notorious coronavirus outbreak at the popular ski resort of Ischgl in March 2020, where thousands of people from 45 countries claim to have been infected. The case is the first of 15 lawsuits brought by Austrian and German…
Why charges have yet to be filed against vacationers in Wanaka
It has now been a week since an informant alerted police that two people had broken Auckland’s strict Covid-19 lockdown rules, going to their Wanaka bolt hole, but police have yet to carry complaint. During the same period, other high-profile lockdown violation allegations came and went – including the arrests of three Aucklanders accused of…
Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Hosts NASCAR Cup Champion Kurt Busch
Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Hosts NASCAR Cup Champion Kurt Busch for Episode 13 “It was a moment cemented in my memory and in my soul, when I knew I wanted to be a full time runner.” – Kurt Busch CORONA, Calif. (PRWEB) September 16, 2021 Start your engines for a special episode! Monster Energy is…
Big updates coming to Colorado ski resorts
Colorado Ski Country USA members are announcing exciting updates for the upcoming winter season, including the two Grand County ski resorts. Significant improvements are underway in ski areas across the state and locally, along with new catering facilities, according to a statement. Winter Park will welcome several new dining options for guests this season. Ember…
FW Apparel signs the team’s first skier: Eric Pollard
Eric Pollard is the complete package for any brand. Skier, designer, filmmaker and artist, he brings a new perspective to every brand he works with. FW, meanwhile, has been producing uniquely designed, durable and high quality outerwear for several seasons now, including some of our recent favorite outerwear. So far, they’ve largely focused on the…
Egypt dreams of making Olympic Winter Games debut after 40-year hiatus
Egypt dreams of making Olympic Winter Games debut after 40-year hiatus Skiing Winter sports. Source: Pixabay Beaming with pride and watching the Egyptian flag hoisted at the Olympics can be the dream of a professional athlete running in Egypt, a dream that is not always easy to achieve. This dream is especially difficult for lesser-known…
Man behind Hazlet handbag theft may have committed other crimes
A Middletown man may have more problems than originally charged as Hazlet Police continue to investigate recent crimes in the township. Listen to Vin Ebenau’s Mornings on Townsquare Media Jersey Shore radio stations, email him advice here, and download our free app. William H. Priola, 43, was indicted on August 20 by Hazlet Police with…