Salt Lake City, UT – Organizers of the former Junior Freeskiing Tour have announced a new name and new schedule for the 2013 edition. Now titled the Junior Freeride Tour (JFT), the name change reflects the tour’s position in the Freeride World Qualifier point system and the inclusion of snowboarding at some tour stops. The … Continue reading Junior Freeride Tour 2013 Schedule Announced
Soelden, Austria – Three-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety served notice on the field with an historic 2.75-second margin of victory in Sunday’s World Cup opener in Soelden for his 12th career win. “I’m psyched,” said Ligety, of Park City, Utah. “I didn’t want to leave anything out there – … Continue reading Ligety Wins Soelden By an Unthinkable 2.75 Seconds
Soelden, Austria – World Cup ski racing veteran Tina Maze of Slovenia charged to a strong Audi FIS Alpine World Cup season opening giant slalom win on Saturday with a .42 margin over Austria’s Kathrin Zettel and Stefanie Koehle on the Rettenbach Glacier in Soelden. It was Maze’s third Soelden win but her first since … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn Goes Out as World Cup Veteran Tina Maze Takes Soelden Again
Minneapolis, MN – Canadian freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud, affectionately recognized by many as Roz G, has signed a promotional agreement with Target stores, joining eight other elite action sports athletes representing the company. “It is just amazing to be a part of the Target team,” said Groenewoud. “I am really lucky to partner with a brand … Continue reading Freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud Signs with Target
Mt. Crested Butte, CO – Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is known for their past “ski free” promotions throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Last year, the resort resurrected the program to offer Ski Free on their 50th birthday, Opening Day 2011. With so much success and excitement built around the one day promotion, … Continue reading Ski for Free at Crested Butte
Soelden, Austria – All eyes are focused on defending Soelden champions Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety this weekend when the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup ski season opens with a pair of giant slalom races high on the Rettenbach glacier in Austria. The duo combined to sweep the top of the podium last October with … Continue reading Vonn, Ligety Look to Defend Wins in Soelden
Burlington, VT – At a company-wide meeting held this week at its Burlington headquarters, Burton Snowboards announced that its senior management team has elected to alter the structure of Burton owned brands and discontinue several of those brands to refocus the company’s efforts. “Burton … Continue Reading ››
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