Flaine, France – The U.S. Ski Team’s Casey Puckett (Aspen, CO) pulled in the third ski cross World Cup podium of his career, finishing second in Flaine on Wednesday.n “Casey just stuck to the game plan and each position he was in he did what we discussed,” U.S. Ski Cross Head Coach Tyler Shepherd said. … Continue reading World Cup Ski Cross: Puckett 2nd in Flaine →

Gujo, Japan – In the face of rough weather conditions, Jiayu Liu (CHN) and Ryoh Aono (JPN) won Snowboard World Cup halfpipe contests in Gujo on Wednesday, and in doing so also took the World Cup lead in halfpipe.n Wednesday’s contest was the last 2009 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup prior to the 8th FIS … Continue reading World Cup Snowboarding: Liu and Aono Grab Victory in Japan to Take Halfpipe Lead →

Beaupre (QC), Canada – Mont-Sainte-Anne’s 24-hour ski endurance race, the oldest such challenge paired with a fundraiser in the province of Quebec, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend. A few hundred skiers and riders are expected to turn out at the ski and snowboard resort northeast of Quebec City this Saturday and Sunday … … Continue reading 10th Edition of the 24 Heures du Mont Descends Upon Quebec’s Mont-Sainte-Anne Ski Resort This Saturday →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Pro photographer Jordan Manley has proven his talents once again, winning Whistler’s Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by Arc’teryx for a second year in a row and receiving accolades for the Arc’teryx Image of the Show. His photos ranged from close-ups of ski patrol dynamite to skiers bursting through powder filled … Continue reading Jordan Manley Wins Whistler’s Deep Winter Photo Challenge for Second Straight Year →

Squaw Valley, CA – For a unique lunch or snack experience, La Petit Creperie is a new eatery that has opened in the Village at California’s Squaw Valley ski and snowboard resort. La Petit Creperie serves a variety of homemade crepes, made to order, with fresh and often organic ingredients. La Petite Creperie is open … Continue reading New Creperie Open at Squaw Valley Ski Resort →

Taos Ski Valley, NM – The 2009 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships, held at New Mexico’s Taos ski area March 4 – 7, has seen a record-breaking number of entrants to date and the event is almost sold out. More than 100 skiers and snowboarders are expected to compete in Taos for their share of a … Continue reading 2009 Salmon Extreme Freeride Championships at Taos Attracting Athletes from Across the Globe →

Bemidji, Minnesota – Courage Center’s Ski and Snowboard Program (CCSS) seeks volunteers and students for their Adaptive Ski Program at Minnesota’s Buena Vista ski area in Bemidji.n Volunteers assist skiers with disabilities who are participating in a six-week adaptive ski program, Jan. 25-March 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. (no session over President’s Day weekend). … Continue reading Minnesota Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program Seeks Volunteers and Students →