Salt Lake City, UT – The storm that brewed in the Gulf of Alaska before plunging into Oregon, Washington and southwestern British Columbia on Friday set its sights on the central Rocky Mountain states on Saturday, bringing fresh flakes to ski slopes across Colorado and Utah. Today’s photos showcase not only this storm, but also … Continue reading Saturday’s Ski and Snowboard Photo Gallery →

Lake Louise (AB), Canada – Bombardier Lake Louise Winterstart organizers on Saturday received approval from the International Ski Federation (FIS) to proceed with the opening speed races of the World Cup season after an inspection of snow conditions at the Lake Louise Ski Area.nFIS Race Director Helmut Schmalzl, Men’s weekend Chief of Race Darryl MacLachlan … Continue reading Ski Federation Confirms Lake Louise Conditions for World Cup Races →

Whistler (BC), Canada – Opening day in a ski resort generates more excitement than any other day of the year, and in Whistler Village this morning that was no exception. Folks started lining up yesterday afternoon to get the first gondola up, and by 7:30 a.m. this morning, the lineup stretched throughout the Village. With … Continue reading Whistler Locals Excited at Ski Season Opening →

Levi, Finland – It didn’t take long for double World Champion Lindsey Vonn of Vail, Colo. to find her way back to the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup podium as the two-time overall winner finished second to friend and reigning World Cup slalom champion Maria Riesch of Germany on Saturday.n”I really love Levi, this hill … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Vonn 2nd, .08 Shy of World Cup Slalom Win in Levi →

Bend, OR – After donating over $70,000 in the first year of the Charity Ski Weeks program, oregon’s Mt. Bachelor ski area has announced the return of the program for another season. During two weeks in January and two weeks in April guests will be able to ski for $25 using vouchers distributed by Central … Continue reading Charity Ski Weeks Return to Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor →

Breckenridge, CO – With the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls athletes waiting for the bumps to build in nearby mountains, they are busy looking to find their form at the Breckenridge Recreation Center in this Colorado ski resort town. This world-class center, once a temporary a solution for the weather, has become the site for … Continue reading U.S. Freestyle Skiers Finding Form at Breckenridge →

Salt Lake City, UT – U.S. Snowboarding is a step ahead of the curve this Olympic season as a project in conjunction with its partnership with Westminster College in Salt Lake City has enabled officials to forecast how many athletes will be heading to the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver this year.nWhen Westminster College freshman … Continue reading Students Look to Crystal Ball to Predict Olympic Quotas →