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New Jersey Ski Helmet Bill Closer to Law

Trenton, NJ – A law requiring children to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding in New Jersey is advancing through the state legislature this session.nThe bill has already cleared the New Jersey State Senate and has passed out of committee in the Assembly. If approved by an Assembly vote it will head to New … Continue reading New Jersey Ski Helmet Bill Closer to Law

U.S. Names Team for Freestyle World Ski Championships

Park City, UT – World Cup moguls leader Hannah Kearney, reigning World Champions Patrick Deneen and Ryan St. Onge, as well as 2011 Winter X Games champions Sammy Carlson and John Teller headline the USA’s 2011 FIS Freestyle World Championship Team. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the 2011 roster Monday in a press … Continue reading U.S. Names Team for Freestyle World Ski Championships

B.C. Skiers Rescued from Backcountry Near Kicking Horse

Golden (BC), Canada – Two skiers from Vancouver Island were rescued Monday after spending an unplanned night in the backcountry after skiing out of bounds at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.nThe Golden detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were contacted at 9:30 p.m. Sunday night with a report of two overdue skiers. The two … Continue reading B.C. Skiers Rescued from Backcountry Near Kicking Horse

White, Lago, Vito Complete X Games Snowboard Halfpipe Podium

Aspen, CO – Shaun White nailed a near flawless second run to take first in the Winter X Games halfpipe Sunday night, marking the first athlete to four-peat in X Games halfpipe history. White was followed by Scotty Lago with the silver and Louie Vito with the bronze.n”Tonight was a great night,” White, of Carlsbad, … Continue reading White, Lago, Vito Complete X Games Snowboard Halfpipe Podium

Teller Takes X Games Gold in Ski Cross

Aspen, CO – Mammoth Lakes, Calif.’s John Teller claimed skicross X Games gold Sunday, marking his first X Games victory. Casey Puckett, of Aspen, Colo., came out of retirement to finish with the bronze behind second place finisher Chris Del Bosco of Canada.n”I knew exactly what I was planning on doing [in the final]. It … Continue reading Teller Takes X Games Gold in Ski Cross