Snowmass, CO – Developer Related WestPac this week announced an initial series of sustainability initiatives that will create a cleaner, greener environment throughout the Snowmass Village redevelopment in this Colorado ski resort town near Aspen. Related WestPac detailed their efforts at a luncheon with Town of Snowmass Village Mayor Doug (Merc) Mercatoris and Councilman John … Continue reading Snowmass Village Developer Joins Colorado Ski Town’s Commitment to Environment →

Queenstown, New Zealand – Being greeted with an eight-inch snowfall on your first day in Kiwi country raises competitive spirits. It also helps set the stage for the U.S. women’s alpine ski team’s two-week, back-to-basics training camp which also welcomed back World Championships medalist Lindsey Kildow (Vail, CO), who missed the end of last season … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Women Train On Snow in New Zealand →

Richmond, VT – Diminutive Cochran’s Ski Area west of Richmond, home to ski racing’s famed Cochran family, is installing its first snowmaking facilities this summer to ensure reliable learning and training terrain for the next generation of ski racers. nFundraising efforts netting close to $300,000 have allowed the ski area’s Board of Directors to give … Continue reading Tiny Vermont Ski Area Installs Snowmaking →

Wanaka, New Zealand – Gale force winds accompanying a full-on winter storm hampered proceedings of Friday’s Slopestyle contest at Snow Park NZ at the TTR Five Star Burton New Zealand Open. Despite terrain park infrastructure and event organization in premium condition, Mother Nature closed in, forcing the cancellation of the Slopestyle Finals. High winds and … Continue reading Aguirre, Jones Win Wind-Affected Burton NZ Open Slopestyle →

Cerro Castor, Argentina – Canadian Patrick Biggs (Orleans, ON) grabbed the top spot in a slalom race in Cerro Castor as Canadian alpine skiers participated in FIS ski races for the first time in months in preparation for the upcoming World Cup ski season. nBiggs won the opening slalom of this season’s South American Cup … Continue reading Canadian Patrick Biggs Tops Field in South American Cup Ski Race →

Queenstown, New Zealand – Thirty nine-year-old Willy Hunt of Queenstown held off a strong challenge from his town-mate Richard Hanson, 33, to win the prestigious New Zealand Skiing Masters downhill at Coronet Peak. nThe downhill result was decided on practice run results held on Thursday, following cancellation of the main race today when bad weather … Continue reading Hunt Wins New Zealand Skiing Masters Downhill →

Park City, UT – Three-time Olympian Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) will miss the 2008 World Cup ski season because she is expecting a baby early next year. U.S. Alpine Director Jesse Hunt said the U.S. Ski Team “shares her excitement and joy.” nSchleper, 28 and a four-time U.S. slalom champion, sat out the 2007 season … Continue reading Schleper Expecting Baby, Will Miss 2008 World Cup Ski Season →