Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler skiers made their mark on the opening day of the Whistler Cup on Friday, with three podium results led by Broderick Thompson’s win in the men’s K2 super G. Canadians had a total of four podiums in four races on the day, one more podium finish than the Americans attending … Continue reading 2009 Whistler Cup: Broderick Takes Gold on Home Mountain
Stratton Mountain, VT – Everyone has their reasons for skiing or snowboarding. Some want nothing more than to carve perfect c-turns down a groomed trail, while others dream of floating through deep, untracked powder. There are those who think of nothing other than zipper lining moguls or straight lining steep pitches. Many spend entire … … Continue reading Zen and the Art of Snowboarding
Verbier, Switzerland – The U.S. Ski Team’s Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) was just four points shy of a win Tuesday as she took second during the 10th edition of the Verbier High Five by Carlsberg.n The High Five pits skiers against each other in five competitions throughout the day. The person with the highest … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Mancuso 2nd at Verbier
Bend, OR – Mt. Bachelor is in the midst of a string of community benefit campaigns being held at the Oregon ski and snowboard resort. Tens of thousands of dollars are being raised and spread to causes that assist the well being of residents near and far. These events include round two of Mt. Bachelor’s … Continue reading Mt. Bachelor’s Charity Efforts Continue Through Spring Skiing Season
Aspen, CO – U.S. Snowboarding’s halfpipe athletes aren’t done riding 22-foot walls just yet as they’re in Aspen to spend some time Buttermilk Mountain’s renowned X Games superpipe for a spring training camp. The camp will continue through April 20 to prepare for the 2010 Winter Olympics.n Buttermilk’s superpipe is one of only five 22-foot … Continue reading U.S. Snowboarding Athletes Training in Buttermilk Superpipe
West Vancouver, Canada – The season-long Canada Post Canadian Series champions were announced at the recent Senior National Championships held at Cypress Mountain ski area outside of Vancouver at the base of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic freestyle skiing sites.n The Canada Post Canadian Series is the principal competition circuit for provincial ski team athletes in … Continue reading Skiing Winners Announced in Canada Post Canadian Series Grand Prix