WHISTLER BLACKCOMB OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES WB+

New Platform Offers Skiers And Riders The Chance To Track Stats, Collect Badges And Even Win A 2016-2017 Season Pass

Whistler Blackcomb has officially launched WB+, a new web and mobile platform connected to the resort’s RFID technology. WB+ offers guests the option to create a personal profile in order to collect stats and data about their time on the mountains, including number of days on the slopes and total vertical ridden. Guests can also use WB+ to set goals, track progress, collect badges for notable milestones, and even compete against other skiers and riders.

Big Sky Resort Selects Revolution House Media for Public Relations

Big Sky Resort, located in the snowy southwest corner of Montana, has welcomed back Kate Ketschek and Revolution House Media, signing the company on as its public relations agency. Ketschek managed Big Sky Resort’s marketing initiatives from 1999-2007, before returning to the East Coast.

“It was perfect timing—we were looking for someone to spearhead our national and international communications and knew Kate was moving back to the area. Having a PR partner that already intimately knows the mountain, the Resort and our history, it’s the ideal situation, we couldn’t be happier,” said Big Sky Resort’s Director of Marketing, Lyndsey Owens.

Whistler Heli-Skiing Kicks of 35th Season

I've never been heli-skiing, but I have skied at Whistler a number of times.  I'd love to go heli-skiing at Whistler this season .....

Whistler Heli-Skiing opened for its 35^th season today, providing skiers and riders with access to 432,000 acres of untracked terrain. Powder-lovers looking for the freshest tracks and big mountain terrain will have the opportunity to explore a selection of 175 glaciers and 475 runs exclusively accessed by helicopter. Guests can choose from three guided packages offering three, four or six runs suited for intermediate to expert ability levels. Vacation packages and semi-private options are also available.

Educators Appreciation Weekend at Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort is hosting the eighth annual Educator Appreciation Weekend, December 19-20, 2015, to give thanks for the great job teachers and education assistants do for our children’s futures.

Big Sky Resort is offering free skiing to area educators and half-price lift tickets to their immediate family on Saturday and Sunday when they book through Big Sky Resort Central Reservations on Friday and Saturday nights with special discounted rates. Half-price lift tickets are available to educators and their immediate family not staying in Big Sky Resort Central Reservations.

In addition to the lodging and lift ticket discounts, educators and their immediate families will receive half-price equipment rentals and 25% discounts on Mountain Sports group lessons and Basecamp activities.

Proof of employment and immediate family identification is required for all discounts.

Visit bigskyresort.com/educators for more information.

Beach Rentals in North San Diego County

As I posted earlier today at Coastal Orange County Living, we are looking for a condo, apartment or beach house to rent in Del Mar, Del Mar Heights or Solana Beach.  We'd like to start moving in during the last week of January 2016 (depending on my work schedule which should be decided by December 15).

We are on a budget, but definitely have in mind of where we want to live and what types of living situations would work.  We would most like to rent from a private owner or landlord, rather than a huge property management company.

Dodge Ridge Ski Area, Pinecrest, California

Dodge Ridge Ski Area is in the Stanislaus National Forest, 162 miles east of the San Francisco Bay area, northwest of Yosemite National Park and southwest of Lake Tahoe.

(209) 965-3474, info@DodgeRidge.com

SnowPhone: (209) 536-5300

Mail: P.O. Box 1188, Pinecrest, CA 95364

Physical Address: 1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest, CA 95364

Employment at Dodge Ridge:

Over $1.5 million in improvements for the 2015/16 Season at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Montana ski area continues to enhance the guest experience from beginner learning areas to infrastructure at its summit

Whitefish Mountain Resort is looking forward to entering the 2015/2016 season with several exciting mountain improvement projects that will enhance the experiences of its guests on and off the mountain including remodeling its Summit House, their mountaintop lodge. All projects will be complete in time for Opening Day scheduled for Saturday December 6, 2015.aturday, December 6, 2015.

12" - 16" of Snow at Big Sky in September! It's Going to Be a Big Ski and Ride Season!

Ski Patrol at Big Sky Resort reports 16+ inches of snow at the top of Lone Peak and 12" of snow in the Bowl mid-mountain of Lone Mountain. These photos were taken September 18, 2015 by Brin Merkley.

It's going to be a great winter.  Cannot wait to ski and ride Big at Big Sky Resort!

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 2015.2016 WINTER SEASON

What’s New Highlights Include Newly Renovated Rendezvous Lodge and New WB+ Platform

Whistler Blackcomb is looking forward to the 2015.2016 winter season for many reasons, not the least of which is an upcoming 50^th anniversary. The resort has been lauded for advancements in the skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking industries over the years; but this year, Whistler Blackcomb will let the accomplishments speak for themselves.

“Whistler Blackcomb has always been about pushing the envelope,”

Big Sky Montana The Biggest Skiing in America Highlights for Winter 2015-2016

Let It snow! is the song they're already humming at Big Sky Resort as a dusting of snow on Lone Mountain has us excited for winter and sad to see their summer season coming to an end on September 27th.

Terrain Park Total Recall

Swift Current Terrain Park – Summer dirt work has increased the size of the Swift Current Terrain Park by 25%, focusing on reducing the double fall line, improving the jump line with more enhanced jumps and jibs, and will help the park to open sooner. Located about half way from the top of the popular Swift Current chair lift, under the lift line. Closer to the bottom of chair lift is the Swifty 2.0 Terrain Park. 

New Stash Park – Into the woods at skier’s left of Swift Current Terrain Park is a new stash park, The Cache, providing small to medium features in a natural park style. The Cache will replace the traditional Freestyle Forest in the Moonlight Area, which has been redeveloped into a family friendly kid’s adventure area, Lost Frontier.

Terrain Parks Moved and Made New – Multiple terrain parks were moved over the summer to dedicate an efficient

New College Pass Offered at Tamarack Resort This Winter

College students can get unlimited access to Tamarack for just $99.

DONNELLY, ID (August, 2015) - College students are well-known for living on a shoestring, and for those that ski or snowboard, Tamarack has a new way for them to get on the snow for less. Today, Tamarack Resort is unveiling its new $99 College Season Pass.

For just $99, college students will have unlimited access to the mountain for the entire 2015-16 winter season, which means skiing 7 days-aweek from mid-December through late March. The College Pass is an easy purchasing decision for anyone attending college. With a single day ticket costing $62 this winter, the College Pass is perfect for any college student who plans to ski or snowboard more than once this season.

Tamarack Ski Resort, Tamarack, Idaho

Tamarack Ski Resort in Tamarack Idaho

If you are interested in employment at Tamarack Ski Resort, you will want to visit the Tamarack Employment page at:

Taos Ski Valley, Taos, New Mexico

Taos Ski Valley ski resort boasts 2379 feet of vertical descent in the south Rocky Mountains in New Mexico.

116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Reservations: 1.800.776.1111
Snow Phone: 866.968.7386 x2202

If you are interested in working at Taos Ski Valley, you will want to visit the Taos employment page at:

Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride, Colorado

Telluride Ski Resort is a destination ski resort in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Telluride is located in southwest Colorado about a 75 minute drive from Montrose and a two hour drive from Durango.

In 1985 the owner of Telluride opened Mountain Village at 9,500 elevation.  Mountain Village is home to the Telluride Conference Center, as well as many luxury hotels and condos.



If you are looking for information on employment at Telluride Ski Resort, you will want to visit http://www.tellurideskiresort.com/jobs/employment/.

Telluride Ski Resort currently has a lot of open positions including ski instructors, ticket checkers, operations, and many, many food and hospitality jobs available.  Secure your winter job now.

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Telluride Ski Resort 565 Mountain Village Blvd
Telluride, Colorado 81435

Teton Pass Ski Resort, Montana

Teton Pass Ski Resort is a 400 acre ski resort in the Lewis and Clark National Park in Montana, along the Rocky Mountain front.

Teton Pass is a place where there are rarely any lift lines and your money goes further than at most larger ski resorts.  A full day Adult lift ticket only costs $39!

Getting a job at Teton Pass can also be more challenging than other ski resorts, as they employ only 26 people during the season.

The Summit at Snoqualmie

The Summit at Snoqualmie happens to be my home ski area.  It's about an hour door to slopes from my home in Bellevue, Washington.

2014-15 season was a major disappointment for all of North America, but especially at smaller ski areas like The Summit.

I look for the upcoming 2015-16 season to be a major rebound and I look forward to hitting the slopes of Alpental and Ski Central many, many times this season.

Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood, Oregon

Timberline Lodge Ski Resort is located on Mount Hood in Oregon, and boasts a longer snow season than any other ski resort in North America.  This year, even after a rotten winter snow season, Timberline offered summer skiing on their Palmer Snowfield until August 2nd.  Timberline also boasts a vertical of 3,690 feet - the largest in the US Pacific Northwest.

We have not yet been to Timberline in the winter, but really hope to get an opportunity during the upcoming 2015-16 snow season.

Vail Ski Resort, Vail, Colorado

Vail in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is one of the largest ski resorts on the planet and just one of many great resorts owned and operated by Vail Resorts.

Vail has over 5,200 acres of skiable terrain and seven back bowls covering 7 miles.  Vail also claims to have the most groomed terrain on the planet.  193 trails, with 18% rated 'beginner', 29% 'intermediate' and 53% rated 'advanced or expert'.  Lot of great skiing and riding for all skill levels at Vail Ski Resort.

Vorlage Ski Resort, Quebec CANADA

Vorlage Ski Resort, Wakefield Quebec CANADA

Vorlage Ski Resort

Located in the picturesque village of Wakefield Quebec, Vorlage is widely recognized as “The Family Ski Area” with fantastic conditions and friendly service.

• 100% snowmaking
• Night skiing - 6 nights a week

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, British Columbia, CANADA

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, Whitler, British Columbia, CANADA

Whistler Blackcomb is one of our favorite ski resorts and is consistently voted at or near the top of all the Best Ski Resorts in North America lists.  Whistler Blackcomb was the proud host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which offer the most skiing terrain than any other mountain resort in North America. Stretching over 8,171 acres of terrain, a mile-high vertical of 1,609m/5,280ft, 200 marked runs, 37 lifts,