Mount Manaslu, Nepal – A pre-dawn avalanche that struck sleeping mountaineers in Nepal on Sunday morning spared the lives of skiing icon Glen Plake and backcountry ski legend Greg Hill. More than two dozen climbers were sleeping at Camp 3 at an elevation of 22,960 feet on 26,760-foot Mount Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest peak, … Continue reading Skiers Glen Plake, Greg Hill Spared by Nepal Avalanche
Nashville, TN – Shaun White publicly apologized on Tuesday for a fracas at an upscale Nashville hotel that resulted in charges against the professional snowboarder for public intoxication and vandalism. White, 26, used Facebook as his apology vehicle. “I want to apologize for the unwise choices I made over the … Continue Reading ››
Wilmington, NY – The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has named Aaron Kellet the new general manager for Whiteface Ski Center, located in Wilmington, N.Y. Kellet is replacing Bruce McCulley, who is leaving ORDA and Whiteface to become pastor of his church. Kellet, a 2009 graduate of Plattsburgh State University College in Upstate New York, … Continue reading ORDA Names New GM for Whiteface
Portillo, Chile – While training in Portillo, U.S. ski racing great Bode Miller has announced that he will marry professional beach volleyball player and model Morgan Beck.
Nashville, TN – Nashville police have charged snowboarder Shaun White with public intoxication and vandalism.
Warren, VT – Sugarbush recently hired professional ski instructor Russell Kauff to head the Vermont resort’s Ski and Ride School. Kauff brings to the resort a demonstrated aptitude for creating positive on-snow experiences for guests. He has spent the last 11 years chasing an endless winter between Vermont and Wanaka, New Zealand. In New Zealand, … Continue reading Sugarbush Taps Longtime Ski Professional Russell Kauff to Head Ski and Ride School
Killington, VT – Killington Mountain School (KMS) recently announced that former U.S. Grand Prix Slopestyle competitor and former Vermont State Trooper Cassandra Herbes has been appointed to the post of head freestyle snowboard coach at the Vermont ski and snowboard academy.
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