Val d’Isere, France – After collecting gold in the 2009 FIS World Championship super G last week, Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) stormed to another win in Monday’s weather-delayed downhill at Val d’Isere and was crowned the official queen of speed. Vonn clocked a 1:30.31 on the steep and technical course, while Swiss youngster Lara Gut … Continue reading FIS Alpine World Ski Championships: Vonn Wins Downhill to Sweep Speed Events→
Calgary, Canada – Riding under bright sunny skies in early spring-like conditions at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary on Sunday, Norwegian rider Mikkel Bang and Silvia Mittermueller of Germany took home the slopestyle titles, $7,500 USD and 850 TTR Ranking points at the inaugural Swatch TTR 5Star Burton Canadian Open.n Czech rider Sarka Pancochova, despite … Continue reading TTR World Snowboard Tour: Pancochova in World No. 2 after Burton Canadian Open→
Keystone, CO – Don your mask and beads and bring your New Orleans appetite to celebrate Mardi Gras at Keystone Resort on Tuesday, February 24th. The Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s Mardi Gras celebration will feature family activities, live music, a gumbo competition, bead sales, and a new kids bike and costume parade.n The kids’ … Continue reading Keystone Throws a Free Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration→
Mansfield, OH – Ohio’s Snow Trails ski, snowboard, and snowtubing resort will host its 48th Annual Winter Carnival February 21st and 22nd. The weekend festivities have been celebrated since the very first ski season in 1961-62 at Snow Trails.n There is something for everyone, from the Bikini and Chippendale Slalom races, to the SoBe Kid’s … Continue reading 48th Annual Winter Carnival at Ohio’s Snow Trails→
London, UK – The Ski Club of Great Britain has appointed Bridget Cassey as Head of Marketing. Cassey, who has already taken over the role, is responsible for the planning and development of the Ski Club’s strategic marketing direction.n Cassey joins the Ski Club from Publicis Dialog, where she was Group Account Director responsible for … Continue reading Ski Club of Great Britain Appoints New Head of Marketing→
Avon, CO – Colorado’s Beaver Creek is generally known for its groomed beginner and intermediate ski and snowboard terrain. Now, the resort is undertaking efforts to highlight “the other side of the mountain.”n A new microsite, www.beavercreekextreme.com identifies the mountain’s more adventurous and challenging terrain including “EX”-designated extreme terrain in Stone Creek Chutes, … Continue … Continue reading Beaver Creek Looks to Shed Groomer Image→
