Copper Mountain, CO – The 2015 U.S. Freeskiing halfpipe and slopestyle teams were named yesterday at the season opening Sprint Grand Prix at Copper Mountain. Led by Olympic champions David Wise (Reno, Nev.), Maddie Bowman (S. Lake Tahoe, Calif.) and Joss Christensen (Park City, Utah), this year’s team of 36 skiers features three other decorated Olympic medalists, … Continue reading 2015 U.S. Freeskiing Team Named
Lake Louise (AB), Canada – The U.S. women’s speed team is in frigid Lake Louise for Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhills on Friday and Saturday, plus super G on Sunday. But it was Tuesday’s downhill training that had the sports world abuzz, with a strong American showing and Lindsey Vonn’s long awaited return to ski … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn Returns to Ski Racing
Dover, VT – When it comes to riding snow, K2 Snowboarding athlete Griffin MacFadyen is all about having fun while helping others. Last year, the precocious 11-year-old grom started a pledge program for injured winter sports athletes by competing and spending time on his board. This year, his idea has transformed into Griff’s Pledge: The
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Denver, CO – Ski and snowboard resort operator Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. on Friday announced the hiring of Thomas F. Marano as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Marano will also serve on the company’s board of directors. Additionally, Intrawest has promoted Sky Foulkes, President of Stratton Mountain Resort, to the position of Chief Operating … Continue reading Intrawest Replaces CEO
San Diego, CA – U.S. alpine ski racer Bode Miller has confirmed that he will undergo endoscopic back surgery today, in hopes of returning to racing by January in time to participate in the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski … Continue Reading ››
Salt Lake City, UT – POWDER Magazine has announced its list of nominees for the 15th Annual Powder Awards, celebrating the best in winter sports cinematography, photography, and athletic achievement. A judging panel that included the POWDER staff, ski industry veterans, photographers, filmmakers, and ski film savants reviewed 30-plus entries to determine who will be the winners … Continue reading Nominees Announced for the 15th Annual Powder Awards
