TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival 2010
Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort will be hosting the 2010 TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival from the 16th to the 25th of April 2010. The event highlights the latest developments within the sport of snowboarding and skiing, and offers day and night time events. Festival activities to look forward to includes films, outdoor concerts, parties and fashion. While the evenings are filled with excitement, the days offer more than eight thousand acres of challenging and picturesque landscapes to explore.
All skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts are invited to head to the 2010 TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival, to enjoy endless fun of the slopes, and a vibrant nightlife. For information in regard to Whistler, accommodation and festival details, visit the resort website at http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/twssf/index.htm.
Date: 16 – 25 April 2010
Venue: Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
City: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Roxy Chicken Jam 2010
The annual Roxy Chicken Jam will be taking place at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort from the 25th to the 28th of March 2010, for the sixth consecutive year. It is an event that draws a large amount of competitors and spectators, as the top women in snow skiing battle it out on the slopes. The Roxy Chicken Jam is a Superpipe and Slopestyle event for girls, and carries a total prize amount of $50 000. The TTR World Women’s World Champion will be announced during the awards ceremony, after which there will be a live music concert for all to enjoy. Some of the performing artists will include N.A.S.A. and The Bravery.
For a detailed competition schedule and additional information in regard to the event, visit the Mammoth Mountain website at http://www.mammothmountain.com/ResortActivities/SpecialEvents/RoxyChickenJam/.
Date: 25 – 28 March 2010
Venue: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
City: Mammoth
Country: United States of America
Transworld TransAm Contest 2010
The Transworld TransAm Snowboarding contests consist of a six location talent tour. The fifth stop of this amazing competition, takes place on 6 March 2010, with Northstar at Tahoe being the venue. Many amateurs dream getting the opportunity to show off their skills, and be noticed, and the Transworld TransAm Contest, provides this platform. Winners of this competition will not only grab the title, but spectacular prizes and sponsorships.
Spectators to this event can prepare for exciting snowboarding action and excitement. For more information in regard to the Transworld TransAm Contest, visit the website at http://transam.transworld.net/.
Date: 6 March 2010
Venue: Northstar at Tahoe
City: Lake Tahoe
Country: United States of America
RIDE Shakedown US 2010
The RIDE Shakedown US 2010 is a snowboarding event for everyone to enjoy, as it challenges competitors and offers spectators non-stop competition action. Participants, male and female, are given the freedom to enjoy the competition and make the most of their time, in the two competition categories, namely Rail Jam and Big Air. Amateurs will also be putting their skills to the test, and surprising spectators with their tricks, while the professionals will be adding their unique talents and excitement.
Winter sport enthusiasts will find the RIDE Shakedown US 2010 to be an eventful and entertaining competition, with more information available on the official website, at www.rideshakedown.com.
Date: 12 – 13 March 2010
Venue: Summit at Snoqualmie
City: Seattle
Country: United States of America
Kids Snow Day 2010
After hosting a very successful event in December, the Horsefeathers Superpark Plana, will be hosting another Kids Snow Day on 13 March 2010. Participation by children is free of charge, and beginners’ classes are offered by Blue Tomato Teamriders. Children will learn useful tips in regard to snowboarding, and equipment rental is available on the Kids Snow Day, allowing everyone to enjoy this exciting event. In addition, goodie-bags will be given away, after an exciting day on the slopes.
More information in regard to the Kids Snow Day and Blue Tomato Teamriders can be attained, by emailing julia.winslow@bluetomato.com.
Date: 13 March 2010
Venue: Horsefeathers Superpark Planai
City: Schladming
Country: Austria
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival 2010
For one of the biggest snow and ice sculpture festivals in the world, head to the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival 2010, this kicked off on the 5th of January and continues through to an undetermined date in February. Here festival goers will be able to marvel at a host of ice structures and detailed sculptures, and at night, their magnificence is illuminated by a light display. The festival was inaugurated in 1985 and has grown to incorporate many other activities such as boxing tournaments, fishing competitions, tea gardens, winter sport trade fair, skiing tours and dance tournaments.
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is an event not to missed, as it is rich in history, color, culture and skiing fun.
Date: 5 January – February 2010
Venue: Songhua River
City: Harbin
Country: China
Students on Snow 2009
Students from various universities, representing countries such as Switzerland, Germany and South-Tyrol, will take to the slopes of Hochzeiger from the 11th – 13th of December 2009, for the Students on Snow 2009. More than a thousand participants from over fifty universities are expected to participate this year, enjoying snowboarding, skiing and carving, with vibrant parties planned for the evenings.
Interested students or spectators will be able to get more information in regard to the Students on Snow 2009 event, on the website at www.hochzeiger.com/aktuell-skigebiet-tirol-jerzens/?L=1.
Date: 11 – 13 December 2009
Venue: Hochzeiger Resort
City: Pitztal
Country: Austria
Verbier Ride 2009
On the 12th and 13th of December 2009, the Verbier Ride 2009 will welcome aspiring professional and established pro skiing athletes. After athletes have gathered at the Verbier Resort, they will compete in a variety of events at the La Chaux Swatch Freestyle Park, from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Spectator and athletes will also be able to let their hair down and relax at the Verbier Ride Party, which is hosted by the Hotel Farinet.
The event will also be televised, so athletes will be able to enjoy hours of airtime, while participating in this pro/am Slope Style event, which is at European level. For additional information in regard to the Verbier Ride 2009, visit the official website at www.verbierride.com.
Date: 12 – 13 December 2009
Venue: Verbier Resort
City: La Chaux
Country: Switzerland
Terry Peak Job Fair 2009
The annual Terry Peak Job Fair will be held on 14 November 2009, at Steward Lodge, and skiing enthusiast will not want to miss this opportunity. For anyone who wants to put their knowledge of skiing or their skiing talents to good use, the Terry Peak Job Fair is the perfect opportunity to learn about how a ski resort is run, and get information on job requirements. Those interested should remember to take their resumes, just in case there is something that peaks their interest.
For more information in regard to the Terry Peak Job Fair, visit the Terry Peak website at www.terrypeak.com.
Date: 14 November 2009
Venue: Stewart Lodge
City: Black Hills, South Dakota
Country: United States of America
The Ski Force Winter Tour 2009
On the 21st and 22nd of November 2009, the Val Thorens Resort will be hosting a spectacular event, known as the Ski Force Winter Tour. What makes this event so exciting is that participation is free of charge and all the big names in skiing equipment will be on hand offer their latest releases for visitors to enjoy. Not only will participants have the opportunity to test the new equipment, but professionals will be available to offer advice. The Ski Force Winter Tour also allows participants to leave the very first ski trails of the season.
For more information, email queries to reserver@valthorens.com, or visit the website at www.valthorens.com.
Date: 21 – 22 November 2009
Venue: Val Thorens Resort
City: Saint Martin de Belleville
Country: France
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