Lake Placid, NY – On a perfect sunny afternoon under blue skies in Lake Placid last Sunday, 2010 Olympic medalist Billy Demong of nearby Vermontville, N.Y., stood waiting patiently at the altar for his bride-to-be. Katie Koczynski, to walk down the aisle.n”It was awesome, we had a really great weekend of weather, friends and family … Continue reading Billy Demong Gets Hitched
Seattle, WA – After competing on the snowboardcross World Cup Circuit for eight years and making two World Championships appearances in 2005 and 2007, Marni Yamada of Seattle, Wash., has announced her retirement following the 2009-2010 winter season with U.S. Snowboarding.n”It has been one of the most memorable times up to this point that I … Continue reading Marni Yamada Retires From U.S. Snowboarding
Park City, UT – Few things are a sure thing when it comes to Bode Miller, but the veteran World Cup ski racer and Olympic medalist from Franconia, N.H. has reportedly signed a contract for another season with the U.S. Ski Team.nAccording to news reports, Miller has signed the contract for another winter and has … Continue reading Bode Miller Signs Contract with U.S. Ski Team
Calgary, Canada – Four medalists with a total of 17 career Paralympic Winter Games podium results will lead a 13-member Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team (CPAST) this season that is focused on sustaining the momentum built by a strong performance at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) announced last week.nKarolina Wisniewska of Ottawa, … Continue reading Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team Named
Park City, UT – Four-time Paralympian and three-time Paralympian medalist Monte Meier of Park City, Utah, has announced his retirement with the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Team following the 2009-10 winter season. Meier was an integral part of the ski team for 16 years.n”Being on the team as long as I have, it was really cool … Continue reading Monte Meier Ends Adaptive Skiing Career After 16 Years
Squaw Valley, CA – Nancy Cushing, CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Corporation and wife of founder Alex Cushing, will retire and be replaced by ski industry veteran Andy Wirth, longtime vice president of marketing and sales at Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado. The announcement was made by both Squaw Valley and Steamboat officials late Tuesday … Continue reading Squaw Valley CEO Steps Down
Salt Lake City, UT – The leadership of Salt Lake City’s Westminster College had a chance recently to show its pride, hosting over a dozen U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and other elite athletes for an end-of-the-school year luncheon. The athletes are part of a unique partnership with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding … Continue reading U.S. National Ski, Snowboard Athletes Attend Westminster Luncheon