Category Archives: World Cup

Vonn Withdraws from Beaver Creek World Cup Ski Races

Avon, CO – With a fresh partial tear of her right ACL, it should come as no surprise that Lindsey Vonn won’t be competing in Beaver Creek next week. But the American ski star made that decision official on Friday when she formally withdrew from the only U.S. stop on women’s FIS Alpine Ski World … Continue reading Vonn Withdraws from Beaver Creek World Cup Ski Races

World Cup Women to Test Full Raptor Downhill

Avon, CO – A top field of international alpine athletes will have a true 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships test next week thanks to early season snowfall and premium snowmaking temperatures at Beaver Creek. Taking advantage of the ideal weather conditions, Colorado ski resort’s operations crews have successfully prepared the full length of the … Continue reading World Cup Women to Test Full Raptor Downhill

Mark Rubinstein Appointed President and CEO of Alpine Canada

Calgary (AB), Canada – Mark Rubinstein, a business executive with more than 25 years’ experience in media and sports, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Canada Alpin, it was announced Thursday. Rubinstein, from Toronto, Ontario, previously served as President and CEO of RubyRun Ventures, a media consulting and production company, and … Continue reading Mark Rubinstein Appointed President and CEO of Alpine Canada

Shiffrin Starts Off Season Right with Victory in Levi Slalom

Levi, Finland – World Champion Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup opening slalom on Saturday with a wire-to-wire victory to notch the fifth World Cup win of her young career. The 18-year-old from Eagle, Colo., was the only athlete in the field to post two sub 58-second runs despite amazing recoveries in … Continue reading Shiffrin Starts Off Season Right with Victory in Levi Slalom