Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler-based Prior Snowboards has completely redesigned its flagship WCR Metal model for 2009 as the company acknowledges durability issues with earlier models. n“The alpine community has been raving about the ride our WCR Metal series since its release in January of 2006,” says Chris Prior, founder of Prior Snowboards. “The original … Continue reading Prior Updates World Cup Race Metal Snowboard for 2009
Cle Elum, WA – With seven top 10 World Cup finishes, three of which were podiums, Cle Elum native Patrick Deneen’s rookie season on the international World Cup moguls skiing circuit was nothing short of exceptional. That fact didn’t go unnoticed by the international coaching community which voted the young member of the U.S. Freestyle … Continue reading Q&A: U.S. Ski Team’s Pat Deneen
Baar, Germany – Austrian ski racer Nicole Hosp is set to continue her World Cup point and medal on Völkl as the 24-year-old has already signed on for another three winters with the German ski maker. n”When it comes to Völkl, I’m happy both with the equipment and all the other factors,” Hosp said in … Continue reading Austrian World Cup Ski Racer Nicole Hosp Sticks with Volkl
Huntington Beach, CA – Quiksilver, Inc. today announced that it has received a binding offer for the acquisition of 100% of ski and snowboard equipment and clothing maker Rossignol Group. The offer is made by Chartreuse & Mont Blanc, headed by Bruno Cercley, a former CEO of Rossignol, returning the company to French ownership. Chartreuse … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Maker Rossignol Sold for $147 Million
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – The Volkl NZ Freeski Open by the Royal NZ Air Force came to a spectacular close at Treble Cone ski area today with New Zealanders Alastair Eason of Dunedin and Wanaka’s own Janina Kuzma crowned champions of The Big Mountain Event. n
El Colorado, Chile – U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls skiers are experiencing flawless slope conditions during a two week camp in Chile where, according to Moguls Head Coach Scott Rawles, the athletes have all made improvements on their skills. n”This has probably been one of the best camps for us,” Rawles said. “It’s been great. … Continue reading U.S. Moguls Ski Team Trains in Chile
New Zealand – Two years ago the New Zealand snowboarding scene was beginning to lose it governing body, the New Zealand Snowboard Association (NZSBA). As this decline in the NZSBA’s ability to govern and support the sport of snowboarding in New Zealand continued a few people began talking about the future of snowboarding in New … Continue reading New Zealand Snowboard Union Is Born