N. Conway, NH – Seventy years ago this winter, the legendary American ski troops that would soon be named the 10th Mountain Division were just occupying Camp Hale, the brand new training base in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Veterans of the 10th Mountain Division from that era from as far away as Washington state will … Continue reading Historic Ski Race at Cranmore Honors U.S. Ski Troops
Salt Lake City, UT – It was announced today that Outdoor Retailer (OR) trade show organizers, backed by the unanimous support of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) board of directors, have decided that the Winter and Summer Market trade shows will remain at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah through the … Continue reading Outdoor Retailer to Stay in Utah
Calgary (AB), Canada – A year ago Canada and the global freestyle skiing community lost an icon when halfpipe skier Sarah Burke died following a training accident in Park City, Utah. Burke, a multiple X Games and FIS World Cup winner, was a pioneer in her … Continue Reading ››
Whistler (BC), Canada – A 24-year-old snowboarder died after crashing into a tree at Whistler Blackcomb Resort in British Columbia, Canada on Thursday. (file photo: Whistler Blackcomb/Paul Morrison) Brad Muster, of Freeling, South Australia, was in Whistler with his girlfriend on … Continue Reading ››
Los Angeles, CA – A number of qualified cities were named last week by ESPN, which owns the X Games franchise, as potential venues for the Winter X Games once the current contract with Aspen, Colo., expires. Two finalists will be determined by April and host cities will be announced by the end of the … Continue reading Park City, Tahoe and Quebec Bid for Winter X Games
Aspen, CO – Teams of two will race to ski and ride the various bowls of Aspen Highlands as quickly and strategically as possible on Mar. 30 on a course designed by Aspen/Snowmass athlete Chris Davenport. “Battle in the Bowls is a favorite for explorers, hard charging athletes and weekend warriors that love Aspen Highlands and its … Continue reading Battle in the Bowls Returns to Aspen Highlands
Liberec, Czech Republic – A team of 35 U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association athletes are competing this week in the International Ski Federation Junior Nordic World Ski Championships and U23 (under 23) World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic Jan. 21-27. Athletes are competing in cross country, nordic combined and ski jumping. Liberec, located north of … Continue reading Junior Worlds, U23 Champs Open in Liberec
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