Åre, Sweden – A men’s super combined race, which had been deleted from the World Cup ski racing calendar in Val d’Isere, France, by poor snow conditions in December, has been rescheduled for March 9 in Kvitfjell, Norway. The International Ski Federation said the event – a downhill and lone run of slalom – would … Continue reading Cancelled World Cup Ski Race Rescheduled in Norway →

Åre, Sweden – Thursday is a day off for some slalom skiers at the 2007 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, but an intense work day for others as the first slalom qualification race is scheduled.nThe race, similar to the giant slalom qualifier held earlier in the week, is designed to improve the logistics of the … Continue reading Slalom Qualifications Today at Alpine World Ski Championships →

Girdwood, AK – Where else in the world would you find this kind of snow? The recent snowfall that fell at Alyeska Resort pushed annual snowfall totals to 510 inches, making Alyeska one of the first ski and snowboard resorts in North America to reach the 500-inch benchmark. More snowfall is in the forecast … … Continue reading Alaska Ski Resort Surpasses 500-Inch Snowfall Mark →

Åre, Sweden – The stylized snowflake, The International Ski Federation’s (FIS) classic World Championships medal, will be hung around the necks of the 33 medalists by the time the 39th Alpine World Ski Championships conclude in Åre. The World Championship medals, together with the newly designed Lappish honorary awards, form a dignified symbol for the … Continue reading First Prize at Ski Championships a Golden Snowflake and Lapland Art →

Åre, Sweden – On Saturday night during the 2007 Alpine World Ski Championships, a nostalgic event will take place in Åre as 10 of the world’s most famous alpine skiers will accept a challenge from a Norwegian team led by the great Ingemar Stenmark at the Skistar Invitational. nThe international team is represented by eight … Continue reading Alpine Ski Racing Legends Compete for Charity in Åre →

Waterville Valley, NH – Spring skiing means warm sun, soft snow, and a full lineup of activities through April 8 at New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley ski and snowboard resort.nMarch 3 & 4 Waterville Valley’s Ultimate 40th Birthday Party Weekend 40th Birthday Video presentation, birthday cupcake race, cupcake scavenger hunt, … Continue Reading ››

Furano, Japan – After successfully organizing the finals of the NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup in last winter, the Japanese ski and snowboard resort of Furano will once again host contests in the 2006/2007 World Cup snowboarding season. On Friday, the carving aces open the weekend with a Parallel Giant Slalom. On Saturday, the first … Continue reading First Snowboard Cross of World Cup Season Saturday in Japan →