Canada’s Brydon on World Cup Ski Racing Podium

St. Moritz, Switzerland – Canadian ski racer Emily Brydon (Fernie, BC) skied to the best performance of her career Sunday, finishing the women’s World Cup Super G in St. Moritz in second place for the first time in her career. Brydon’s time of 1:15.10 was just 0.04 seconds from victory behind Sweden’s Anja Paerson, who … Continue reading Canada’s Brydon on World Cup Ski Racing Podium

Shaun White Wins U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix in Breckenridge

Breckenridge, CO – Olympic gold medalist Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA) and Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO) took the top podium spots Saturday as the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix kicked off at Breckenridge Resort. nRight on White’s heels with a point difference of .6, hometown hero Steve Fisher (Breckenridge, CO) came in second. … Continue reading Shaun White Wins U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix in Breckenridge

Vonn 2nd, Reclaims World Cup Skiing’s DH Points Lead

St. Moritz, Switzerland – American Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) reclaimed the World Cup downhill points lead Saturday, finishing second in a downhill on the 2003 World Championships course. In a repeat of their 2007 World Championships downhill race, Anja Paerson of Sweden won with Vonn runner-up in single-digit cold. Canadian Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC) was … Continue reading Vonn 2nd, Reclaims World Cup Skiing’s DH Points Lead

U.S. Ski Team’s Macartney Podiums in Val Gardena DH

Val Gardena, Italy – Scott Macartney (Crystal Mountain, WA) stormed to the second podium of his career – his first in downhill as he finished third Saturday in a World Cup downhill. Austrian Michael Walchhofer won and Bode Miller (Bretton Woods, NH) was eighth. nWalchhofer was timed in 1:56.70 with World Cup leader Didier Cuche … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team’s Macartney Podiums in Val Gardena DH

Graffiti Art at Brighton Ski Resort Tells The TRUTH About Tobacco

Brighton, UT – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is taking The TRUTH about tobacco to high-risk youth at Brighton Ski Resort with colorful urban art at The TRUTH Terrain Park. As part of a new sponsorship, The TRUTH is offering skiers and boarders discounted tickets and prizes through www.warriorsagainsttobacco.com. nThe TRUTH … Continue Reading … Continue reading Graffiti Art at Brighton Ski Resort Tells The TRUTH About Tobacco

Kids’ “Grommet Jam” Helps Kick Off Holiday Skiing Festivities at Mount Snow

W. Dover, VT – Events and festivities fill the holiday season at southern Vermont’s Mount Snow ski and snowboard resort, highlighted by the Grommet Jam for some of the youngest terrain park riders on Sunday, Dec. 30. nThe Grommet Jam is an all-day event for children ages 6-12. Coaches and instructors from the Mount Snow … Continue reading Kids’ “Grommet Jam” Helps Kick Off Holiday Skiing Festivities at Mount Snow

Learn to Ski or Snowboard for Free in Vermont This January

Montpelier, VT – Vermont ski resorts will open up their doors to first-time skiers and riders this January for free lessons, rentals and lift tickets. nThe week of January 5-13, 2008 has been designated for the Ski Vermont New Year’s Resolution program. First time skiers and snowboarders are invited to sign up to learn to … Continue reading Learn to Ski or Snowboard for Free in Vermont This January

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