U.S. Names Trofeo Topolino Ski Team

Park City, UT – Six young alpine ski racers have been named to take part in the 48th running of the Trofeo Topolino ski games in Italy, the most prestigious children’s ski event in the world. The athletes were selected by the U.S. Ski Team’s National Development System and represent U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association … Continue reading U.S. Names Trofeo Topolino Ski Team

World Cup Nordic Combined Skiing: Demong Heads to Worlds With Win

Klingenthal, Germany – The U.S. Ski Team’s Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) packed in the sixth nordic combined World Cup win of his career Sunday, finishing seventh in the jumps and second in the cross country to take the win in the last World Cup before nordic World Championships begins Feb. 19.n “Luckily we were able … Continue reading World Cup Nordic Combined Skiing: Demong Heads to Worlds With Win

FIS Alpine Ski World Championships: Canadian Janyk Earns Bronze in Slalom

Val d’Isere, France – Canadian ski racer Michael Janyk (Whistler, BC) became the first Canadian male to reach the podium at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, capturing third in the slalom on Sunday.n Austria’s Manfred Pranger was able to preserve his first run lead and take the win with a cumulative time of 1:44.17. … Continue reading FIS Alpine Ski World Championships: Canadian Janyk Earns Bronze in Slalom

World Cup Snowboarding: White, Clark Win in Cypress Pipe

West Vancouver (BC), Canada – Olympic gold medalists Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA) and Kelly Clark (Mt. Snow, VT) took to what will be the 2010 Olympic pipe Saturday to win a snowboarding World Cup during test events for the Games at Cypress Mountain, BC.n “Just putting together a whole run is always a hard thing … Continue reading World Cup Snowboarding: White, Clark Win in Cypress Pipe

STS9 to Headline Copper’s Sunsation

Copper Mountain, CO – Copper Mountain will be sizzling when Sunsation, the Colorado ski and snowboard resort’s original end-of-season party, returns for its ninth year April 11-12 and 18-19. Enjoy bright spring sunshine, loads of snow and free live music from national acts. STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) is set to headline the … Continue … Continue reading STS9 to Headline Copper’s Sunsation

Skiing History, Olympic Athletes Celebrated at Waterville Valley BBTS Ski Club 75th Reunion

Waterville Valley, NH – This winter marks the 75th anniversary of one of the oldest ski clubs in America, Waterville Valley Black and Blue Trail Smashers (WVBBTS). WVBBTS had its beginnings in the early 1930’s as a social ski club based out of the Boston area. In its early years, members made … Continue Reading … Continue reading Skiing History, Olympic Athletes Celebrated at Waterville Valley BBTS Ski Club 75th Reunion

With Vancouver Winter Games One Year Out, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Are Looking Ahead

Park City, UT – While winter sport competition pushes on around the world, this week, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes look one year ahead to a competition that represents the completion of goals met and dreams reached for athletes everywhere: the Olympics.n On Feb. 12, 2010, the opening ceremonies will commence two weeks … Continue reading With Vancouver Winter Games One Year Out, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Are Looking Ahead

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