Åre, Sweden – The International Ski Federation (FIS) Council took advantage of the occasion of the 39th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre to stage its gathering Monday. In addition to reviewing current business affairs, this meeting of the Council – which takes place during either the Alpine or Nordic championships alternately – serves … Continue reading International Ski Federation Gathers in Åre
Åre, Sweden – Olympic giant slalom champion Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) leads the U.S. Ski Team foursome Tuesday night in the first under-the-lights GS at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The first run begins at 11 a.m. ET and the second run is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET.nJoining Mancuso – … Continue reading Mancuso Set for Women’s Night GS at Ski Worlds
McLean, VA – Overall ski and snowboard equipment and apparel sales for both specialty and chain stores were up 4% in dollars to $729.9 million for the August through November period of 2006, compared to $698.6 million reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit released last month. Unit sales were … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Equipment and Apparel Sales Up Slightly
Rossland (BC), Canada – Get revved on skiing with other female skiers on March 4th, as B.C.’s Red Mountain Resort will be hosting a Girl’s Day Out for all passionate female skiers ages ten and up. This event is open to female skiers who love skiing and would like to meet others just like them, … Continue reading Girls Get Together to Ski Red Mountain
Las Vegas, NV – Hosted at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fifth straight year, the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show emulated the passion, culture and energy that drives the ski and snowboard industry. Opening on January 22nd, SIA.07 delivered the hottest trends, hippest events, cutting edge technology and style to over 17,332 attendees from … … Continue reading Overall Attendance Up at Annual Ski and Snowboard Trade Show
Winter Park, CO – The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) is hosting the 32nd Wells Fargo Bank Cup February 23 – 25 at Colorado’s Winter Park ski and snowboard resort. This annual event has been one of the most successful fundraisers for the NSCD, bringing in more than $250,000 to support therapeutic … … Continue reading 32nd Wells Fargo Bank Cup and SKI for NSCD Benefit Disabled Sports
Whistler (BC), Canada – Registration for the 10th Annual Sapient-Showcase Showdown is now open and February 23, the first day of the event, is coming up fast. The format is “Pipestyle” and C$25,000 in cash prizes from Sapient and over C$20,000 in prizes from other event sponsors is on the line at British … Continue … Continue reading C$25,000 Up for Grabs at Whistler Blackcomb’s Sapient-Showcase Showdown