Skardu, Pakistan – Swedish ski mountaineer Fredrik Ericsson is already in this village in northern Pakistan, en route to again attempt his dream of becoming the first person to ski the world’s three highest mountains: Mount Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga. Arguably, the toughest challenge of the three is his expedition to the world’s second highest … Continue reading Ericsson Tries Again to Ski K2
Yerevan, Armenia – During a visit to Armenia earlier this month, 2010 Olympian and U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Erik Fisher met with a group of coaches, athletes and students at the Armenian State Physical Education University in the country’s capital city.nThe 10-day trip began as a chance for the Middleton, Idaho native to do … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Fisher Aides Armenian Ski Federation
Park City, UT – The United States Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation has added a new member to its Board of Trustees. Thomas F. Karam, of Waverly, Penn., PA) is one of the newest Board members, who joined the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) just in time for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in … Continue reading Karam Named to U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Board of Trustees
Big Sky, MT – Following seven seasons with the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, recently crowned U.S. super G champion Keely Kelleher of Big Sky, Mont., is retiring from ski racing in order to focus on being a full-time student at Westminster College in Salt Lake City.n”After spending my entire life focused completely on ski racing, … Continue reading U.S. Champ Kelleher Retires from Alpine Ski Team
New York, NY – This Monday, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn will accomplish a life goal of appearing on the final episode of NBC’s legendary television drama series “Law & Order,” capping a storied series run that spanned 20 years.nThe finale airs at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. “I don’t know what I’d do without … Continue reading Olympic Skiing Champ Lindsey Vonn Closes 20-Year Run of TV’s Law & Order
Aspen, CO – Aspen’s Jake Zamansky, who was a member of the U.S. Development Team at 17 and a member of the 2010 Olympic Team, is retiring from the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. His last race was the Olympic giant slalom at Whistler Creekside in February.n”I didn’t intend for the Olympics to cap my career,” … Continue reading Alpine Skiing Olympian Jake Zamansky Retires
Placerville, CA – The family of a 51-year-old man killed in a chairlift accident last summer has sued Heavenly Mountain Resort for unspecified damages.nIn the case of R. Dickson, et al vs. Heavenly et al, filed late last week in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado, family members Rebecca, Patrick and Bryan … Continue reading Family of Accident Victim Sues California Ski Resort