World Cup Freestyle Skiing: VanLaanen Takes Park City Pipe

Park City, UT – Breckenridge, Colo. skier Angeli VanLaanen earned a big win last Friday in her first World Cup skiing competition, winning the Visa Freestyle International skier halfpipe competition by nearly two points over Canadian Megan Gunning. French skiers Kevin Rolland and Xavier Bertoni dominated the men’s pipe, with teenager Walter Wood (Evergreen, CO) … Continue reading World Cup Freestyle Skiing: VanLaanen Takes Park City Pipe

W.V.’s Snowshoe Ski Resort Hosts Annual Cuervo Games of Winter

Snowshoe, WV – This weekend, Snowshoe Mountain will host its annual Jose Cuervo Games of Winter. Now in its 21st season, this annual event is one of the West Virginia ski and snowboard resort’s biggest party weekends of the season. Featuring on-snow competition and nightclub games, Cuervo Weekend has become an infamous Snowshoe institution.n The … Continue reading W.V.’s Snowshoe Ski Resort Hosts Annual Cuervo Games of Winter

SOS Outreach Celebrates 15 Years of Introducing Disadvantaged Youth to Skiing, Snowboarding

Vail, CO – On Saturday, SOS Outreach will formally celebrate its 15th season of helping underserved youth participate in skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor sports by honoring Bob Hernreich and Vail Resorts with awards for their contributions.n Hernreich will receive the humanitarian award for an individual and Vail Resorts will receive the award for corporate … Continue reading SOS Outreach Celebrates 15 Years of Introducing Disadvantaged Youth to Skiing, Snowboarding

Cypress Mountain Ready for Freestyle Skiing World Cup

North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Nearly 300 of the world’s best freestyle skiers have converged on B.C.’s Cypress Mountain ski area for the 2009 Canada Post Grand Prix at Cypress Mountain, presented by Ernst and Young.n This FIS Freestyle World Cup event will be the last opportunity for teams to train and compete on the … Continue reading Cypress Mountain Ready for Freestyle Skiing World Cup

Cold Smoke Awards Saturday Night in Bozeman

Bozeman, MT – The Cold Smoke awards will be celebrated this Saturday evening in Bozeman. A live show with music, film, MCs, filmmakers, athletes, presenters, ski bunnies, powder hounds and proper attire, the event being held beginning at 6 p.m. at the newly renovated Ellen Theater at 17 W. Main St. is like an Academy … Continue reading Cold Smoke Awards Saturday Night in Bozeman

Fables, Frivolity & Fairy Tales: Ullr’s Legend Lives On at Whitefish Winter Carnival

Whitefish, MT – For 49 years, the Montana mountain town of Whitefish has celebrated its Winter Carnival based on the lore and history of Ullr, the God of Snow.n The theme for the 50th Annual Whitefish Winter Carnival is “Fables, Frivolity & Fairy Tales: Ullr’s Legend Lives On,” offering locals and visitors unique ways to … Continue reading Fables, Frivolity & Fairy Tales: Ullr’s Legend Lives On at Whitefish Winter Carnival

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