July 4th means hot dogs, watermelon, fireworks and, if you want to be a little risky, perhaps a lively game of lawn darts. But skiing and snowboarding? If you’re in Utah, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes!”

The contest will open to the public on August 1, 2008 and will close on January 31, 2009. Each month, contestants aged 17 years or younger and sans an apparel sponsor, will have the chance to enter the contest by uploading original videos that include surf and lifestyle footage.

Park City-based Powdr Corp, owner and operator of seven ski and snowboard resorts in North America, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Botter to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

An Australian company is helping build a new, outdoor ski resort with “real” snow that can withstand temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius.

New South Wales, Australia - The long awaited snowfalls finally arrived in a big way. The falls began yesterday afternoon and have continued throughout much of today, adding further cover to the slopes and bringing smiles to the faces of snow lovers around the resort.

First place for pro men and $800 in cash went to Johnny Lazzareschi, 2nd place and $250 went to Bode Merrill and Krister Ralles came in third with extra recognition for Best Trick. For the ladies, Leanne Pelosi walked away with Best Trick and Molly Aguirre won first place overall and $800.

Immediate plans call for new lifts, improved snowmaking and evolution of Resort infrastructure totaling more than $100 million in capital improvements over the next several years

Snowflex® to be part of £100m tourist village for stadium

Nikwax Ltd. recently announced that Chas Fisher, president of Nikwax N.A., will extend his role by leading the international Nikwax marketing and identity team.

Under Armour, Inc. announced the appointment of David McCreight to the position of president. McCreight, most recently president of Lands’ End, will report directly to Kevin Plank and will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term strategy.