Wilmington, NY – World champion and Olympic silver medal snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) tore out of the start Thursday and rode to her second straight World Cup snowboardcross victory as the State Farm U.S. Snowboard Cup weekend got underway in bright sunshine but single-digit weather at Whiteface Mountain Ski Center near Lake Placid. … Continue reading Jacobellis, Neilson Win State Farm Snowboard Cross World Cup →

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria – Poor visibility forced postponement of the men’s super G Thursday at the 2007 FIS Alpine Junior World ski Championships while soft snow hobbled U.S. women in their giant slalom.n”We had snow and rain,” U.S. Competition Director Walt Evans said, “but it was the visibility that stopped the guys. The snow was do-able … Continue reading Weather Challenging World Junior Ski Championships →

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – After yesterday’s snowfall brought a return to winter, the weather is sunny again today in Madonna di Campiglio on the eve of the final competitions of the eleventh Freestyle World Ski Championships. New medals will be awarded tomorrow in moguls and aerials.nThe morning will begin with aerials qualifications that will … Continue reading Moguls and Aerials Skiing Take Flight Tomorrow at Freestyle World Championships →

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria – Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein had the fastest time over the 2.7K WC Strecke course in Zauchensee, above the village of Altenmarkt, to take the gold medal Wednesday in the first women’s event of the 2007 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, the women’s downhill. Weirather won in 1:39.69, edging Swiss racer Lara … Continue reading Liechtenstein Tops Women’s Field in Junior Ski Worlds Downhill →

Queenstown, New Zealand – Ski area manager Duncan Smith says that by doubling Coronet Peak’s learner terrain and adding a new Kaser Ski Carpet – as well as extra snowmaking equipment – the beginner’s experience at the New Zealand ski and snowboard resort will be significantly enhanced this year.n“The additional space will make for a … Continue reading Coronet Peak Doubles Beginner Ski Terrain →

Amherst, NH – Amer Winter & Outdoor Americas, a business unit of Amer Sports Corporation that manages Salomon, Atomic and Suunto in the United States, has appointed wintersports veteran Michael Adams as General Manager of Atomic Ski USA. Currently Senior Vice President and Director of Hardgoods for Salomon North America, Adams will lead Atomic USA … Continue reading Michael Adams Named General Manager of Atomic Ski USA →

Mammoth Mountain, CA – Mammoth Mountain’s newest attraction, the Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center, will open for the first time on Saturday, March 17. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the top of the Panorama Gondola at 11 a.m. and will be open to the public. Guests can take in the breathtaking … Continue reading Sierra Interpretive Center Opens March 17 at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area →