Wanaka, New Zealand – A field of 32 up and coming young freestyle skiers signed up for Armadageddon, the slopestyle extravaganza held today at Snow Park NZ. nByron Wells, 15, from Wanaka took the title of Best Male Grom for the 16 and under age group as he pulled off some super smooth and technical … Continue reading Impressive Young Skiing Talent at Armadageddon
Whistler (BC), Canada – Like a global warming-impacted glacier, the mountain has retreated from the cities of Toronto, Montreal and Calgary, but for one lucky winner of the Old Spice Experience contest, the retreat is only temporary, and she’ll soon be in hot pursuit of the big mountain experience. n Anne-Claire Villeneuve, of Montreal, took … Continue reading Old Spice Rail Jam Finalists Head to Whistler
Ludlow, VT – Jibbers, huckers and groms will gather Saturday, February 10, as Okemo Mountain Resort hosts “The Main Event” East Coast snowboard series. This slopestyle competition welcomes both amateur and professional riders for the third and final series location prior to the finals at Loon Mountain February 25. n The Main Event will take … Continue reading Okemo Hosts The Main Event Snowboard Series Saturday
Calgary (AB), Canada – U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park. Germany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park.nGermany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding two wins on the 95-meter … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
Whistler (BC), Canada – The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival is entering a new chapter of ownership and production with the announcement that Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb have purchased the 25% ownership stake held by event founder Doug Perry. The transaction was concluded this past Friday. As announced earlier this year, Perry is … Continue reading New Chapter for Whistler Ski Festival