Topic: Industry

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 08:35 PM

Park City, UT - Following the departure of Jim Mangan, Utah's Park City Mountain Resort today named Jeremy Cooper as the ski resort’s new Terrain Park Manager, effective immediately.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 08:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert has appointed two new members and reappointed four others to the Board of Tourism Development. The 13-member policy board is located within the Utah Office of Tourism, an agency of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Board members oversee the state's $7 million Tourism Marketing Performance Fund that is used to promote the state's "Life Elevated" brand to out-of-state visitors.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Ski tuning equipment manufacturer Wintersteiger has announced its sponsorship as a supplier to The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) Center of Excellence equipment tuning room, and was on hand for the grand opening dedication.

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - When the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) needed a name for the street leading to its new Center of Excellence in Park City, former freestyle competitor Brooks Rohlen knew he had the perfect fit. He entered it into the USSA's "Name The Street" contest not knowing that months later his choice would adorn a street sign.

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Park City, UT - Having an X Games skate park set up in the backyard is a dream for most. But dreams are a reality for U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes who have a skate and trampoline area on which to train in the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's new Center of Excellence in Park City. The ramps and tramps area is a unique training venue for athletes.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 07:00 AM

Park City, UT - In a unanimous vote last week the Park City Council approved a new statute that makes skiing or snowboarding out of control within the city limits a Class B Misdemeanor, similar to a Driving Under the Influence charge.

Friday, November 16, 2007 - 07:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah's Ski N’ See ski shops have teamed up with local radio station KODJ Oldies 94.1 and the Road Home Homeless Shelter as part of their Turkey Trolley campaign. People have already started to drop off cans of food at the downtown Salt Lake Ski N’ See location.

Friday, November 09, 2007 - 01:31 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - There are three job positions opening for the 2007-2008 winter season within the Utah Avalanche Center. The center is looking for three forecasters - one part time in the Logan area, one part time in the Manti-LaSal Skyline area, and one full time in the Western Uinta Mountains.

Monday, July 16, 2007 - 06:00 AM

Ogden, UT - The world’s largest sports equipment company recently announced their support in a program designed to improve Ogden’s air quality. The new corporate citizen is joining Ogden’s Mayor on his Fresh Air Friday Initiative – a program focused on reducing air pollution and improving the lives of Ogden citizens. Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Americas, parent to both ski makers Salomon and Atomic, is backing the program by donating 25 bike racks for Ogden bike commuters, and encouraging its own employees to bike or become bus commuters with the help of subsidized bus passes.

Monday, July 16, 2007 - 01:11 AM

Kingston, NY - Ski advertising and promotions company Sitour today announced it is expanding its digital media signage to ski resorts across the U.S., including several in Utah.