Basel, Switzerland – Austrian skiing great Hermann “The Hermannator” Maier may have retired from the World Cup circuit, but his competitive streak lives on. This December, Maier will lead a four-man Austrian team competing against a German squad in an overland ski race to the South Pole for Austrian and German broadcasters.nMaier will head to … Continue reading Hermann Maier to Ski to South Pole
London, UK – With more skiers and snowboarders venturing from marked runs, it’s becoming increasingly important to have a knowledge of avalanche safety skills. The Ski Club of Great Britain has again teamed up with Henry’s Avalanche Talk, Arc’teryx and new for this year, retailer Ellis Brigham, to offer comprehensive mountain safety and avalanche awareness … Continue reading Ski Club of Great Britain Schedules Avalanche Safety Talks
Calgary, Canada – A fundraising campaign to deliver the resources required by Alberta and Canada’s top alpine ski racers kicks off Monday with the 15th annual “Quest for Gold” golf tournament.nThe sold-out 2010 “Quest for Gold” event at Silvertip Golf Resort hosts 150 golfers with funds raised shared between Alberta Alpine and Alpine Canada Alpin … Continue reading Alpine Canada Alpin Launches Fundraising Effort
Aspen, CO – The sixth installation of The Meeting, slated for Sept. 23-25 in Aspen, will deliver a full schedule of the top 2010-11 ski and snowboard movies and is accompanied by a music lineup featuring DJ Muggs and hip-hop great Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the schedule announced by event organizers on Friday.nA highlight for … Continue reading Movie and Music Schedule Announced for The Meeting in Aspen
Jay, VT – Jay Peak will have beans, brews and more on Saturday, Oct. 9, when the Vermont ski and snowboard resort resort premieres its first annual Bean and Brew Festival featuring a massive winter gear sale.nThe new fall fest is designed to be an international celebration as it will showcase the most flavorful coffees … Continue reading Jay Peak’s New Bean and Brew Fest to Feature Massive Ski Sale
Cap Breton, France – With summer almost gone and winter around the corner, there are nearly a hundred days left until World Snowboard Day, which will launch the winter season in more than 40 countries all over the world.nAs it does every year, the international snowboard community will mobilize on Sunday, Dec. 19 and give … Continue reading World Snowboard Day Scheduled
Methven, New Zealand – Norwegians Espen Lysdahl and Lotte Smiseth Sejersted stood atop the podium Friday in the final super combined ski race of the Australia-New Zealand Cup (ABC) at Mt. Hutt ski area near Methven.nLysdahl (1:43.04) was joined by teammate Kristian Haug (1:43.83) and the U.S.A.’s Wiley Maple (1:44.15) on the podium. Queenstown’s Tim … Continue reading Norway Dominates ANC Super Combined at Mt. Hutt