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IF3 International Freeski Film Festival to Light Up Montreal

Montreal (QC), Canada – The IF3 International Freeski Film Festival presented by The North Face, Nike 6.0 and Salomon will present its fourth edition Sept. 16-19 in Montreal.nFestival highlights will include appearances by some of freeskiing’s top riders including Tanner Hall, Sean Pettit, Tom Wallisch, Xavier Bertoni, Kevin Roland, Kaya Turski, Mike Douglas, JP Auclair, … Continue reading IF3 International Freeski Film Festival to Light Up Montreal

Norwegian Powerhouse Lund Svindal Wins Australia New Zealand Cup Super G

Methven, New Zealand – Three-time Olympic medalist Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway skied to victory Thursday in the Australia-New Zealand Cup (ANC) super G at Mt. Hutt ski area near Methven.nLund Svindal finished with a winning time of 1:01.38 with his Norwegian teammate, Espen Lysdahl, crossing the finish line just behind in 1:02.05. New Zealand’s … Continue reading Norwegian Powerhouse Lund Svindal Wins Australia New Zealand Cup Super G

Ski Industry Distributes $100,000 in Environmental Grants

Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) on Wednesday released its 10th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter during the 2009-10 winter season, including $100,000 distributed in environmental grants to member resorts.nOver 190 ski resorts across the U.S. endorse the NSAA Environmental … Continue reading Ski Industry Distributes $100,000 in Environmental Grants

Oehagen and Loeseth Top Australia New Zealand Cup Slalom Races

Methven, New Zealand – After several days of waiting out challenging weather, the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Races finally went ahead Wednesday with won by Sweden’s Johan Oehagen and Nina Loeseth of Norway topping the women’s field.nOehagen stopped the clock with a time of 1:26.46, followed by the U.S.A.’s Mark Engel securing silver in … Continue reading Oehagen and Loeseth Top Australia New Zealand Cup Slalom Races

Bear Mountain’s Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Returns Sept. 18

Big Bear Lake, CA – Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails (HD&HR), the official kickoff to the 2010-11 Southern California ski and snowboard season, returns to Bear Mountain ski area on Saturday, Sept. 18. The free event features some of the world’s best pro snowboarders competing on 110 tons of snow for a shot at the … Continue reading Bear Mountain’s Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails Returns Sept. 18

Powderwhore Productions Prepares to Release Their 6th Telemark Ski Movie, ‘TeleVision’

Holladay, UT – Noah Howell, co-founder of Utah’s Powderwhore Productions, says that last season’s El NiƱo winter forced them to climb further, dig deeper and flat out try harder in order to create “TeleVision”, this year’s film of the top telemark skiers in the world playing in untracked powder mixed with big lines, humor, flight … Continue reading Powderwhore Productions Prepares to Release Their 6th Telemark Ski Movie, ‘TeleVision’