Flagstaff Nordic Center is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, one day earlier than last season. Officials report they will remain open every day except Christmas Day as long as snow conditions allow. Forecasts call for additional snowfall throughout the weekend and several chances for additional accumulation before Christmas. Season Pass Holders Get […]
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Snowbowl Improving Visitor Experience
When Arizona Snowbowl opened for the 2011-2012 season last month, visitors found improvements to their skiing and snowboarding experiences. Despite waylays caused by lawsuits over snowmaking, the resort continues to work towards the proposed plan that was assembled by Arizona Snowbowl and the Forest Service. Some of the planned improvements were made last summer. Four […]
Preventing Ski and Snowboarding Injuries
Ski and snowboard season is quickly approaching the slopes of Snowbowl. Those unfamiliar with alpine slope activities may be hesitant to try because of the perception that these sports are dangerous. In fact, general ski injuries have been reduced by 50 percent over the past fifteen years. The most commonly injured joint is the knee, […]
Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
While Arizona Snowbowl north of Flagstaff is reporting between 33-48 new inches of the white stuff with more expected this weekend, the Flagstaff Nordic Center has also received plenty of snow. The Nordic Center’s Tim Allen tells FBN they have enough snow to keep skiing at the resort viable through the end of March at […]