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Year-Round Ski Resort Opens in Ukraine Despite Ongoing War

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Oftentimes the best way to deal with hardship is to do something that makes you happy. That is exactly what Emily Resort in western Ukraine is doing. Earlier this summer it opened a new 365-day-a-year ski resort. The opening comes during the country’s ongoing war with Russia. In the summer, riders will slide down the runs on dry slope technology […]

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Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022
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How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Ski Manufacturing

This winter could see some supply disruption for ski and snowboard retailers. This does not just have to do with the lingering supply chain problems caused by the pandemic. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is also a significant factor. Related: Killington Resort, VT Donates $20,000 to Ukraine Relief Efforts What does the conflict have to do with ski production? It is […]

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Brent Thomas | July 22, 2022
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Killington Resort, VT Donates $20,000 to Ukraine Relief Efforts

KILLINGTON, Vt. (March 25, 2022) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, announced today that it will donate $20,000 to the Red Cross’s Ukraine relief efforts.   As part of Killington Resort’s Play Forever corporate responsibility commitment, proceeds from the virtual silent auction for vintage memorabilia housed in the old K-1 Base […]

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SnowBrains | March 31, 2022
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FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events

After some confusion during the Qualifying for the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup in Sunny Valley, Russia, the international governing body of Ski and Snowboard racing has canceled all World Cup events that were to be hosted in Russia. This action comes amid a Russian military operation in Ukraine, and most notably affected the Ski Cross World Cup scheduled […]

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Phil Tremblay | February 25, 2022
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Devastating Fire Destroys Fischer Sports Factory | 29,000 Sq. Feet of Production Space Burned

Europe’s largest ski manufacturer just lost one of its biggest factories to a destructive fire. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, a huge fire destroyed the Ukrainian home factory of Fischer Sports on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Based in Mukachevo, Ukraine, Fischer Sports — which provides a quarter of the international ski market — based 85% of its manufacturing […]

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SnowBrains | October 19, 2020
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VIDEO: Scary Ride on Ukrainian Chairlift

[iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ez2gpz3pAoM”] Bukovel Ski Resort: On an Ukrainian Chairlift, an Englishman had a ride he’ll likely never forget. It is unclear how he ended up dangling from the chair or how he managed to stay suspended in the air. The rescue effort involved reversing the chairlift where the victim was reportedly pulled to safety, unharmed. Bukovel Ski Resort, “Ukraine’s Most Luxurious […]

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Robin Azer | January 16, 2017
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Why Nobody Wants to Host the 2022 Olympics

Next summer, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) will have its election deciding which city will have the honor of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. It’ll come down to a narrow race between two host cities. Yet I may need to […]

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Michael Etezadi | January 8, 2015
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