The International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Committee has approved a tentative schedule that includes hosting races at Lake Louise for the next four years.

Burton will open the fifth of its natural Stash concept parks this winter, the second in Europe, at Fachauwinkl ski area in Austria’s Salzburgland province.

Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) has launched a one-stop online shop for volunteer recruitment, beginning its search for the more than 1,000 volunteers required to execute the national-level ski races taking place in Canada this season.

The first snow of the season has frosted the peaks surrounding Sun Peaks Resort, with three centimetres recorded at the B.C. ski area's mid-mountain weather station earlier this week.

Thanks to the help and support of Essilor Canada, the ski duo of Viviane Forest, low vision skier, and her guide, Arnaud Rajchenbach (Essilor Group Lens Representative) were able to succeed during their first ski season with Alpine Canada Para-Alpine 2007-2008.

“My vision as the new Chair of the FIS Sub-Committee for Skiers with a Disability is to come to a thorough understanding of the state of disabled skiing in the member countries throughout the world "

Construction has begun on a renewable energy project that will offset the total annual energy consumption at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, according to published reports.

Crews have completed the ropework for the Whistler/Blackcomb Peak 2 Peak Gondola.

The Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team is currently looking for an experienced ski racer who is interested to join the Canadian Alpine Ski Team as the guide for Kathleen Forestell, a visually impaired athlete.