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Kiwi Guide Killed in Japan Avalanche
Niseko, Japan – A mountain guide from New Zealand died in an avalanche on Saturday while snowboarding at Niseko ski resort in Japan. The victim, who has been identified as Sam Kerr, 35, of Otago on New Zealand’s South Island and a resident in Japan. Kerr headed Niseko Xtreme Tours at the resort. A Japanese client … Continue reading Kiwi Guide Killed in Japan Avalanche
Another Strong Finish for Murphy in China
Eddie the Eagle Finally Finds Gold in Golden
Golden (BC), Canada – Famed British Olympic ski jumper, Eddie the Eagle, will be in Golden beginning tomorrow through March 4 to meet and ski with fans. Kicking Horse Powder Tours has organized a number of events for the week, including four opportunities to ski with Eddie, a dinner and talk at the Eagle’s … Continue Reading ››
Strong U.S. Team Named for Alpine Junior Worlds
Park City, UT – A strong and deep team of 15 rising stars of ski racing – seven women and eight men – have been named to the U.S. team for the upcoming FIS Alpine Junior World Championships. The team is led by defending Junior Worlds downhill champion Erik Arvidsson of Woodside, Calif., who led the … Continue reading Strong U.S. Team Named for Alpine Junior Worlds
Women’s Discovery Camps at Sugarbush Return in Early March
Warren, VT – Sugarbush’s Women’s Discovery Camps will return Monday, March 6 to Wednesday, March 8. “Our theme this year is ‘Movements and Sensations’,” said Terry Barbour, Ski & Ride School Director at the northern Vermont resort. “Skiing is a dance with gravity, the mountain, and the snow. To dance well, we need to move. This … Continue reading Women’s Discovery Camps at Sugarbush Return in Early March
Tree Well Death at Northstar
Truckee, CA – A 43-year-old snowboarder from Connecticut died on Thursday after falling head-first into a tree well at Northstar California. The unidentified victim, who was visiting the Tahoe-area resort from the southwestern Connecticut town of New Canaan, was riding in an unspecified advanced area of the resort.
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