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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

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