Queenstown, New Zealand – More than a dozen members of the U.S. Alpine Ski Team – including Olympic champions Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) and Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) – helped Coronet Peak ski area mark its 60th birthday with over an hour of autograph signings and interaction with local ski clubs on Saturday.

Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski Team has promoted Sasha Rearick to head men’s technical coach, one of a number of internal promotions going into the 2007-08 season. Alpine Director Jesse Hunt said promoting from within is a cornerstone of maintaining continuity and stability for the athletes. nRearick moves up to men’s technical (i.e., … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Alpine Coaches Promoted for ’08 Season →

Queenstown, New Zealand – An international field of snowboarders lined up for the Remarkables Rampage Halfpipe event on Friday, while others took part in Saturday’s Slopestyle. nThe halfpipe took place in the Parklife Superpipe and was dominated by international competitors including entrants from Spain, Slovenia, Japan, UK and Australia as well as New Zealand, all … Continue reading International Snowboarding Field Takes Part in Remarkables Rampage →

Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – A massive 12,500 skier visits made Mt. Ruapehu ski and snowboard history on Saturday, as the previous largest day was the same Saturday in 2005 with 10,900 skier visits. Turoa had its biggest day ever with just over 6,000 skier visits, surpassing its previous best of 5,300 in 2005. The … Continue reading Biggest Day Ever in Mt. Ruapehu Ski History →

Mont-Tremblant (QC), Canada – Quebec’s popular Tremblant ski resort has announced increased snowmaking and additional terrain for the coming 2007-08 ski and snowboard season as plans are being made for a new gondola to connect the resort’s village centers. n

Catedral, Argentina – Reigning Coupe Pontiac GMC Cup overall women’s champion Marie-Michèle Gagnon (Lac-Etchemin, QC) won a Slalom race Monday in Catedral, as Canadian skiers continue to prepare for the upcoming alpine ski season by racing in South American Cup events. nIt was Gagnon’s first FIS-sanctioned slalom race since competing in the Pontiac GMC Canadian … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racers Gagnon, Simmerling Win South American Debuts →

Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski Team has named action sports safety equipment provider Dainese as an official supplier. Dainese will provide helmets, goggles and body protective gear, according to Associate Athletic Director Dale Schoon. n”Partners like Dainese play an important role in helping athletes achieve their goals safely,” said Schoon. “We’re especially happy … Continue reading Dainese Named U.S. Ski Team Supplier →