Rangeley, ME – Bill and Irene Berry, owners of Saddleback Maine, have announced that Christopher C. Farmer, Esq., will become general manager of the ski resort effective immediately.nFarmer, a native of Franklin County and graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, has been serving as director of real estate, planning and development, and … Continue reading New GM for Maine Ski Resort
Denver, CO – With the help of former Olympian and X Games star Gretchen Bleiler, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) last week acknowledged outstanding industry professionals at its first-ever Double Diamond Awards Dinner. The event capped off the program for CSCUSA’s 47th Annual Meeting. The industry trade group awarded snow maintenance professionals, athletes, instructors, and … Continue reading Colorado Trade Group Honors Ski Industry Professionals
Calgary, Canada – Nominations for the top annual awards in Canadian ski racing have opened to the public, the country’s national governing body for ski racing announced today.nThe TELUS Awards of Excellence for Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA), honoring outstanding performances in the past season, began accepting nominations on June 1. “TELUS and its team members … Continue reading Awards to Honor Outstanding Contributions to Canadian Ski Racing
Park City, UT – The Utah Olympic Park has announced that two-time Olympian Emily Cook will join the park’s FLY Freestyle coaching team this summer.nFLY Freestyle is the resident freestyle program at Utah Olympic Park, and a Community Olympic Development Program. FLY breaks down the art of acrobatics on skis and offers fun and … … Continue reading Olympic Aerials Skier Emily Cook Joins Utah Olympic Park Team for Summer Camps
Cordillera Blanca region, Peru – Big mountain skier Arne Backstrom has reportedly died in a fall while on a shoot with Colorado-based film producer Sweetgrass Productions in the Peru’s Cordillera Blanca region. He was 29.nDetails regarding the incident remain sketchy, including whether the incident occurred while climbing or skiing. Sources indicate that Backstrom and his … Continue reading Big Mountain Skier Arne Backstrom Dies in Peru
Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Torah Bright has signed on to become Resort Ambassador at Australia’s Perisher ski resort.nAs part of her new ambassador role, Bright will become the face of Perisher in advertising and promotional campaigns, representing the resort where she first started snowboarding and where she developed as an … Continue reading Olympic Snowboarder Torah Bright Joins Perisher as Ambassador
Waipahu, HI – Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller was bumped in two sets Thursday by 31-year-old Erik Nelson-Kortland at the U.S. Open National Playoffs Hawaii Pacific Sectional Qualifying Tournament.nThe National Playoffs were launched earlier this year by the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older … Continue reading Ski Racing Star Bode Miller Edged in U.S. Open Tennis Qualifier