After a decade of driving the Chinese snowboard scene, the Nanshan Open celebrates its 10th birthday in style this January 14th & 15th by gaining 5Star TTR status to become the largest slopestyle snowboard competition in Asia.

The Nanshan Open earns its reputation as one of the most enjoyable contest trips on the TTR World Tour by providing a perfect blend of contest riding, cultural immersion and local hospitality. The local Mellowparks.cn park and event crew step it up each year to build one of Asia's top slopestyle terrain parks - mixing huge, perfectly shaped jumps with creative and challenging jib features in the Nike Nanshan Park. A true 'for-riders-by-riders' event, organizers Steve Zdarsky and Marco Huang can be seen testing the kicker and obstacle setup themselves on training day, while the rest of their crew always find time to ride and hang with the competitors post-event. It's clear that the crew shares a strong passion towards the sport - surrounding the event with a truly friendly and laid-back atmosphere, somewhat rare in today's competitions!

As top snowboarders from all corners of the globe converge on Chinese soil for a shot at the prize, 2012 promises to be the year the 10th Red Bull Nanshan Open reaches new heights for Chinese snowboarding!

From humble beginnings...

The Nanshan Open began in 2002 when a small group of friends threw the first snowboard competition ever held on Chinese soil. As the contest gained momentum and popularity the following years, in 2007 it earned global recognition as a 3Star stop on the TTR World Tour. The Nanshan Open 'leveled up' to 4Star status the subsequent year and in 2010 was the largest Asian event on the TTR World Tour.

Now a 5Star event, the two-day competition offers up US$50,000 in prize money and is preceded by a 2Star local qualifier on January 7th that will earn six Chinese riders a chance to compete in the Open alongside their international idols!

The event has hosted a who's-who of up and coming riders, including Transworld's 'Rookie of the Year' Austin Smith, young stars Nils Arvidsson and Anton Bilare along with the Isenseven, Nitro RoadWarriors and Pirate Movie Productions film crews. Past winners of the event include Juuso Laivisto (2010), Freddy Austbo (2009), Jakob Wilhelmson (2008) and Hampus Mosesson (2007), while everyone's favorite OG shredder Travis Parker came on as guest judge for 2011. Last year saw local young-gun He Wei make a name for himself, placing 8th in the highest finish to date for a Chinese rider in a TTR competition.

2012 will be the Open's sixth year with Red Bull as the title sponsor - this long term partnership has allowed both organizer and sponsor alike to focus on improving their event and raise the bar year after year. The Red Bull Nanshan Open has undoubtedly put China on the snowboarding map, and anticipation is high on what 2012 holds for the event!

What the riders say...

"The Nanshan Open in China was amazing. From the moment we arrived in Beijing we were taken care of so well. Amazing dinners every night, nice hotels and we got to do lots of touristy stuff... The comp was fun too, definitely one of my better snowboarding experiences" - Nick Brown, 2010

"Best trip of the season: Going to China for the Nanshan Open..." Tobi Strauss, 2010

"One of my TOP events - always so stoked to get an invite and would never say no. It is just an awesome time... You get together with all your buddies from around the world and the snowboard industry, meet in China and have the best seven days that will be in your memories forever..." - Peter König - 2008 & 2009

"It was my first time in China... it was a really good experience! We all had a really good time and were looked after so well" - Tyler Chorlton, 2009

"Best Trip: China's Nanshan Open" - Hampus Mosesson, 2007

Links
- 9th Red Bull Nanshan Open Wrap-Up Video
http://vimeo.com/19665229
(or in China: http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/46177832-1692581304.html)
- 10th Red Bull Nanshan Open on TTR
http://www.ttrworldtour.com/events/season-1112/5star/10th-red-bull-nanshan-open.html

Switzerland is ready to receive the best woman skiers and snowboarders "freestyle" this winter ! Three competitions classified 3 and 4 stars in the world tour of snowboard (Ticket to Ride World Tour) will be organized in Thyon (VS), Wildhaus (SG) and Leysin (VD).

The first round of competitions "freestyle" for girls only - the LADIES FIRST CHALLENGE - thinks big for its third edition ! Three competitions will bring together the best snowboarders and skiers "freestyle" aged 15 to 30 of all over Europe from January 14 to March 24, 2012. Financial rewards will be at stake for these three events.

Two qualifying rounds and a final
This year the LFC will count only two qualifying rounds classified 3 stars TTR : the first on saturday January 14 in Thyon (VS) and the second on saturday February 18 in Wildhaus (SG). At the end of these two events an amount of 1500 francs will be shared between the winners in snowboard and 500 frances between the winners in ski. At this occasion the five best skiers and snowboarders will receive their ticket for the participation at the final of the tour, classified 4 stars TTR, on saturday March 24 in Leysin (VD). 7000 francs between the two catogories (5000 francs for the snowboard and 2000 francs for the ski) as well as numerous prizes in technical material will be at stake.

For the girls who have not received their qualification in Thyon or Wildhaus, qualifying runs will be organized on friday March 23 in Leysin, the day before the big final.

Novelty 2012 : the LFC collaborates with Swiss Ski and Swiss Snowboard
This year the organizing association of the LADIES FIRST CHALLENGE has decided to intensify its collaboration with Swiss Ski and Swiss Snowboard. The tour will therefore be integrated into the first circuit of "freestyle" ski events - the Swisscom Freeski Tour. So the skiers will be able to obtain points for this national competition while participating in the events of the LCF. The snowboarders will also have advantages while riding the events of the tour : they can win points in order to move forward in the national classification introduced by Swiss Snowboard - the Swiss Snowboard Ranking

More information:
Maude Richon
COMMUNICATION + MEDIA MANAGER
+41 76 501 57 95
info@ladiesfirstchallenge.ch
WEBSITE: www.ladiesfirstchallenge.ch

Billabong Flaunt It, presented by Sony Ericsson is returning for its 6th year as the most prominent all girls snowboard series in North America. Flaunt It kicks off the tour on January 21st at Blue Mountain for the first of 7 stops with over $30,000 in series cash and prizes. As part of the TTR World Snowboard tour, Flaunt It's first 6 stops are TTR 3 star events with the Slopestyle winners receiving airfare and accommodation to the series finals. New to this year are stops at Lake Louise, AB and Mont Saint-Sauveur, QC. The Flaunt It Finals (with Jamie Anderson) are back to Sierra-at-Tahoe March 31st, which will be a TTR 4 star event featuring a $10,000 cash purse, plus lots of additional prizing from tour sponsors

The Flaunt It series is open to ALL female riders from around the globe as the first 6 stops have friendly courses that cater to all levels. The contest format is designed to be stress free as the "jam format” allows each girl to ride all day long and continually progress and throw down tricks. The top Slopestyle and Rail Jam winners will be rewarded for their talent, with additional prizing including the ‘Dakine Best Trick' and ‘Nixon Style Award'. Gift bags and lunch are provided to all competitors.

The series final is open to ALL female riders. Athletes do not need to be pre-qualified to compete at the finals, but early registration is advised. The Finals will have Billabong's International Team rider and snowboard superstar Jamie Anderson in attendance as a guest MC. Jamie Anderson says, "I am so excited to host and be a part of the Flaunt it finals at my home resort, Sierra-At-Tahoe. It's going to be a great event, so make sure to come check it out!”

Billabong Flaunt It is proudly supported by Sony Ericsson, Contour, VonZipper, Dakine, Nixon, Snowboard Canada Women's Annual, and Snowboarder Magazine.

Series Schedule:

Blue Mountain, ON: Jan. 21st
Lake Louise, AB: Feb. 11th
Big White, BC: Feb. 18th
Mount Seymour, BC: Feb. 25th
Mont Saint-Sauveur, QC: March 10th
Waterville Valley, NH: March 17th
FINALS with Jamie Anderson: Sierra-at-Tahoe: March 31st

For all tour information, including registration, visit www.billabong.com/flauntit or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/billabongflaunit

For those with an ambition to become skiers or snowboarders this winter, or simply aspire to sharpen their skills on the slopes, Wintergreen Resort has four words for them: 'Get On Board Virginia!'

For just $49, the resort's 'Get On Board' program will enable guests to purchase a lift ticket, rent equipment and partake in a group lesson – a value of nearly $125 if purchased separately. The program will be in green-light mode from 1 p.m. Sundays through close of day on Fridays, from Dec. 10 (projected opening day of the 2011-12 ski season) through the end of the season.

Those wishing to take advantage of the program should visit the Wintergreen Resort web site – http://www.wintergreenresort.com – and print out the "Get On Board” coupon, which is redeemable at the cashier window. Skiers and snowboarders with the lift ticket will be eligible to ski the mountain's central slopes, with runs ideally tailored for beginners.

Wintergreen Resort – twice named "Best Ski Resort” by readers of the Washington Post.com – features a full complement of lessons for all ages and ability levels. A perfect match for 'Get On Board' guests is the resort's 'Guaranteed Learn to Ski & Ride' lesson where the Wintergreen staff guarantees that skiers (ages 6 and older) and riders (ages 8 and older) will be turning and stopping by the end of the first lesson.

Head and Rossignol rental equipment is available for skiers and snowboarders, and the rental shop is now paperless so that rentals are processed electronically. Pre-registering online (http://www.wintergreenresort.com/Rentals/) for rentals is free and gets the skier and snowboarder on the snow faster.

"Get On Board” coupons will provide skiers and snowboarders access to the mountain from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 1 to 9 p.m. non-holiday Sundays. The coupons are limited to groups of eight participants or fewer, and are not redeemable Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, 2012 or the Sundays of Martin Luther King or Presidents' Day weekends. Coupons expire 14 days after print date (http://www.wintergreenresort.com/GetOnBoardVA/).

Those who don't "Get On Board” in December should set their sights on January, which has been officially recognized as "Snow Sports Month” in Virginia by Gov. Robert McDonnell. In part, the proclamation states that, "participating in recreational activities such as snow skiing is an exciting way to both stay physically active and enjoy the beauty of winter in the Blue Ridge mountains and...to experience the wonder and thrill of learning and participating in winter sports in Virginia.”

Wintergreen offers 26 slopes on 129 skiable acres, with 23 percent perfect for beginners. Fourteen slopes are lighted for night skiing.

Wintergreen Ski Patrol, which is dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience for all mountain guests, has been named the winner of the Outstanding Large Alpine Patrol Award for 2010-11 by the National Ski Patrol. The 130-member, all-volunteer organization is primarily responsible for the rescue and emergency care of customers, employees and visitors to Wintergreen Resort.

For more information, guests can call (434) 325-2200 or visit the resort's web site at http://www.wintergreenresort.com.

Sunshine Village is set to open tomorrow, November the 17th for the 2011-2012 season, a day earlier than they had initially expected.

After dumping 40 cm's of snow in 48 hours Sunshine Village made the decision to get people on the slopes a day early and anticipate running a total of 4 lifts including: Wawa, The Strawberry Express, Wolverine and Jackrabbit. With a current snow base of over 69 cm and more snow in the forecast, skiers and boarders can expect a snow-filled opening day with a lucky few getting up to the resort a day early as winners of a resort-hosted contest.

This Thursday's opening will be the third and final resort opening in Banff National Park which also include The Lake Louise Ski Area and Mt. Norquay. Both resorts opened Nov. 5th, 2011 to eagerly awaiting skiers and boarders, some in line as early as 6:30 am hoping to catch the first chair of the season.

With rumours circulating of another of La Nina winter, Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village hope for a season filled with their famous dry light Canadian Rockies powder.

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DRAMA and GLORY! Under brazenly perfect weather conditions, the international freestyle community celebrated the ninth edition of the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam in the Horsefeathers Superpark Dachstein – one of the best ones ever! At an unprecedented level, the snowboard elite was battling for the victory of this TTR 4 star contest in the perfectly shaped park. After a two day trick fireworks, the Belgian Seppe Smits and Aimee Fuller from Great Britain were smiling down from the top of the podium as winners of the Super Finals. The only 19-year old Matthias Weißenbacher caused a sensation in reaching the third rank!

DRAMA – Friday's Qualification

The qualification has rarely been frequented as good as at this year's edition of the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam. The riders more than lived up to the audience's active interest and performed an ingenious freestyle spectacle in the Horsefeathers Superpark Dachstein. The consistently high riding level made it tough for the judges to make their decision but ultimately, only the top 21 boys and the top 7 girls could secure themselves a starting position in the finals. In addition to proceeding to the finals, the winners of the qualification also got a nice amount of price money.

Among the boys, the young Jamie Nicholls (GBR) saved the victory with two terrific runs, Emil André Ulsletten (NOR) secured the second rank and Ville Paumola (FIN) turned out third.

The extremely high riding level especially manifested among the ladies where last year's Best Trick winner, Klaudia medlova (SVK) emerged victorious in the qualification. The Austrian Christina Gruber gained the second rank and Cilka Sadar (SLO) finished third.

The prospects for gripping Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam were immensely bright on Friday already.

GLORY – Saturday's Finals

On the day of the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam finals, the park once again shone in all its splendor under blue skies. After Friday's incredibly exciting qualification, the people were on fire even prior to the finals' first heat. Now the climbers from the qualification were to face the ‘invited riders'. For the first time, each rider only had three runs exactly to prove his technical skills as well as his style. This system guaranteed an once again gripping and varied contest for riders as well as audience.

In the MEN category, for quite some time it seemed as if the strong Scandinavians, the emerging talent Niklas Mattson (SWE) in particular, were about to win. Niklas did an amazing performance and enthralled audience and judges alike with his difficult tricks and stylish airs. At the end of the day, he was overtrumped only by the Belgian prodigy Seppe Smits, who convinced the Jury with incredibly precise jumps and runs: "Really good! It was a good day, I was killing it , the setup was good and I had a fun time – lovely!” In winning the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam, Seppe also scored important points for the TTR World Snowboard Tour.

The sensation of the day was the Austrian Matthias Weißenbacher, who managed to battle all the way through the qualification up to the third rank, and thus left superstars such as Torstein Horgmo or Marko Grilc behind: „I'm feeling great – the third place. I really did not expect this!"

In the ladies semifinals, an exciting battle already loomed between Aimee Fuller (GBR), Cheryl Maas (NED), Cilka Sadar (SLO) andSarka Pancochova (CZE). The super finals turned into an accordingly hot battle. Despite incredible performances of all of the four girls, ultimately it was Aimee Fuller who was able to convince audience and judges the most. Cilka Sadar gained the second rank and Sarka Pancochova turned out third. Thus, the likable English girl secured her first victory in a TTR Contest: "I'm speechless and incredibly happy! This is my first victory ever! I had such an amazing time here, with the sunshine every day – what else could you possibly want?”

Best Trick - Ticket to the Balicamp

This year, no less than two riders had the possibility to earn a two week's trip to the legendary Balicamp, including accommodation, surf coaching, a customized surfboard and a Surfbag by Blue Tomato as well as a subsidy to the flight sponsored by Sudden Rush. In the men's category, the fourth-placed Thorgren Sven from Sweden stoked the audiences and judges with a massive backside 1080! At the girls, Cheryl Maas (also fourth place) from the Netherlands could secure the prize for her bold BS 7 tail grab. Happy surfing and chilling out!

Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam Party Line

Traditionally, the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam party factor did not come too short. The series of bashes was launched on Thursday at the 'Riders Welcome Party' in the aQi Hotel Schladming on the new season. On Friday after an atmospheric gala dinner for riders and media, the Schladming Tauern Halle was already tested for the lightening Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam Party Night on Saturday that left no eyes dry! Both, in the Schladming Tauern Halle as well as in the Cult Club riders and visitors were swinging to dawn on the dance floors and let the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam fade out appropriately!

The ending of the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam marked the beginning of the 2nd QParks Tour 2011! After the first tour stop at the Dachstein, already on the 17th December, the Blue Tomato Plan P will sweep audiences at the Horsefeathers Superpark Planai, where also freeskiers can get back to business. All information on the QParks Snowboard Tour and the QParks Freeski Tour can be found on www.qparkstour.com. Be sure to stay tuned!

Source: www.pleasurejam.com

A few weeks ago, the snowpark on Kaunertal Glacier started into the new winter season 2011/12. Until December, the park will be available with a versatile and creative setup in full size and perfect condition. This year again on the programme: the weekly video series „The Parkflicks." Further, the date for the Spring Classics 2012 is already confirmed.

Mother Hulda has been gracious with the shred folks that travelled to Kaunertal Glacier for the 26th edition of the legendary Kaunertal Opening. Some fresh snow, a perfectly shaped snowpark with numerous innovative features, bluebird and three days of sunshine were catering for another perfect winter start on Kaunertal Glacier. Since the Opening, the conditions have been very good and three shapers care for the park, reshaping all obstacles every day.

The fall setup at Snowpark Kaunertal
The new setup impresses with some new and creative obstacle combinations that ensure several shred options. All jibber´s hearts will beat faster on the minishred that shows off with a great variety of jumps and jib obstacles, while air time specialists feel at home on the medium and pro kicker line with jumps of up to 18 metres table.

Brand-new "The Parkflicks” episodes Also in 2011/12 "The Parkflicks” video series will be reporting weekly about and out of the snowpark and all action at Kaunertal Glacier. Every week, there will be a new video showing the action of the early winter at Snowpark Kaunertal. Two new snowboard episodes are already out. Watch them on www.snowparkkaunertal. com and www.Facebook.com/snowparkkaunertal.

The first "The Parkflicks” edits 2011/2012:

The Parkflicks # 1 Snowboarding: Kaunertal Opening 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/Kaunertal#p/u/17/Dy-LVLWtSmY

*** BRAND NEW *** The Parkflicks # 3 Snowboarding: Snowpark Kaunertal with Felix Georgii, Mitja Kodric and Eric Harc http://www.youtube.com/user/Kaunertal#p/u/12/_hyQkA7YqHQ

Just right now, the early winter season is on! The full park setup will be available until December. Don´t miss it and safe the date for April 14th 2012. This is the day, when the Spring Classics will kick off into another six weeks of shred action, barbecue and party until the 27th of May 2012.

For all those, who are traveling to Kaunertal from far away, the Glacier offers budget packages including lift ticket and accommodation. All infos on the packages and booking can be found on http://www.kaunertaler-gletscher.at/de/planen_buchen/gletscherpauschalen/gletscherherbst.

All Information about the setup, news, videos and much more about the Snowpark Kaunertal is available on www.snowpark-kaunertal.com and www.facebook.com/snowparkkaunertal.

Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announced today that Whistler Mountain will open six days early on Friday, November 18. The return of La Nina, forecasted to bring greater than average snowfall, has skiers and snowboarders excited about the start of the ski/ride season. Blackcomb Mountain will open on Thursday, November 24.

"Cold temperatures, early season snow fall and the relentless work of our mountain operations teams is what allows us to open early," says Doug MacFarlane, Mountain Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. "Early season conditions apply but we are very happy with the current conditions. Enjoying the first turns of the season is always an amazing feeling and we are very excited to announce Whistler Mountain will open six days early."

The alpine forecast is calling for up to 35 centimeters of snow in the alpine before opening on Friday, adding to the current snow base of 55 centimeters at Pig Alley. Additionally, the Whistler Blackcomb snowmaking team has turned over 50 million gallons of water into snow so far this season, the equivalent of covering 250 football fields with up to one foot of snow.

Whistler Mountain will open for the season on Friday, November 18, from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Skiing and riding will be open on the Emerald Express, Big Red Express, and Franz's Chair with upload access from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola.

To ski and ride Whistler Blackcomb, for the best possible price this season, guests can take advantage of Whistler Blackcomb's early booking offer; book by November 15 and save up to 36 per cent on lift ticket and accommodation packages at http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/deals_packages/ebd/index.htm

With the MOREOBOARDS Stubai Premiere, the snowpark season kicked off on Stubai Glacier in October. Just in time for the opening event, the glacier showed off with a perfectly shaped MOREBOARDS Stubai Zoo in best condition, fresh powder and bluebird. Since the opening, it has always been busy on the sunny side of Austria´s greatest glacier ski resort only 45 car minutes away from the Tyrolean Capital Innsbruck. Freestyle fans, MOREBOARDS and Quiksilver team riders and pros from all over Europe are gathering every day at the zoo for common sessions, shootings and coachings. There are some more events to come on the schedule for the early winter.

2.-4. December 2011 - Nitro presents elooa Snowboard Camp
All those who always wanted to go riding with the German pro snowboarder Elias Elhardt, had the opportunity to meet Elias during the opening on Stubai Glacier. Don´t miss the video edit of the elooa try out day at MOREBOARDS Stubai Premiere 2011: http://vimeo.com/31150923. Now you can sign up for the elooa Camp, that will go down at the MOREBOARDS Stubai Zoo in early December with Elias Elhardt, Friedl May, Heinz Loehle and Jens Anselstetter. An memorable snowboard action weekend full of pro coachings, photo shootings and video analysis sessions is waiting for you on Stubai Glacier. All Info and sign up on www.stubai-zoo.com.

Winterpark and Spring Sessions 2012
The pro line and medium line will be closing in December, while easy and jib line are going to stay open all winter long for the first time this year. The shapers are going to take care of the setup every day. On March 24th, the best time of the year will be rang in again. For the Spring Sessions 2012, the snowpark will be scoring until the end of May 2012 with it´s proper setup, loads of great side events and a couple of yummy barbecue sessions right at the parkbase on 3.000 metres above sea level and with absolute snow safety sunshine and spring temperatures. Don´t forget to safe the date for the 31st of March 2012. This will be the day, when the Wir Schanzen community is going to invade the MOREBOARDS Stubai Zoo again for the Stubai Jam 2012. All infos on the setup and event updates can be found on www.stubai-zoo.com.

Ride the Zoo! Ride it green!

Never purchase another ski lift ticket ever again with new, unique Membership Program launched by Mt Baldy Ski Lifts

Mt Baldy Ski Lifts announced a unique Membership Program where skiers and snowboarders receive unlimited free lift tickets all season long.

After a nominal $40.00 activation fee, members pay low monthly dues of $19.97 members will never have to purchase lift tickets or season passes ever again.

These lifetime Memberships are month to month and cancelable at anytime and allow members unlimited year-round access to the mountain. Free lift tickets are also available for mountain biking, hiking and sightseeing during the summer season.

Management also announced that the activation will increase to $150.00 very soon.

"This program was developed because many of our skiers and snowboarders couldn't afford, due to economic conditions, the lump sum payment for a season pass. Everybody can afford $19.97 a month and receive more value for their money, ” states Ron Ellingson President of Mt Baldy Ski Lifts.

Mt Baldy is minutes north of Upland and Claremont off the 210 freeway. It is the closest ski resort to most of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire and all of Orange and San Diego Counties. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts is open during the summer on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays for scenic rides, hiking and mountain biking. Dining is available at the Top of the Notch Restaurant located at the top of the chairlift.

"With the Mt Baldy Membership programs customers will never have to purchase a lift ticket again. In essence customers are getting all the benefits of both a winter and summer season pass with monthly dues of $19.97. That's it!”

"As long as a member is good standing and current with dues, they get unlimited skiing, snowboarding and scenic rides in the summer.”

"To our knowledge this program is unique and not offered by any other ski area.”

Two seasons ago, in addition to increasing their snowmaking capabilities, Mt Baldy pioneered the "virtual season pass” program that offered skiers and snowboarders deep discounts on season passes. Unlike full season pass holders a physical season passes are not issued and ski reservations are required 24 hours in advance.

Virtual season passes are still offered by Mt Baldy Ski Lifts and still available until opening day of the ski season.

Ellingson continues, "A limited number of Charter memberships are being offered for a limited time with all activation fees waived. Membership just requires the initial payment of the first two months and then ongoing monthly billing of debit or credit card. That's it!”

"Unlike membership programs elsewhere, there's no legalese and no long term commitments. Membership are month to month and may be cancelled at any time. Simply put, if monthly dues are paid, the customer gets complete year round access to the mountain. "

"We believe this program is revolutionary in the ski industry and it wouldn't surprise us if other ski areas nationwide follow suit to help make year round recreation more affordable,” concludes Ellingson.

For more information on the Mt Baldy Membership program please go to www.MtBaldySkiLifts.com