Whitefish, MT – Kelly McBroom (Banff, AB) led Canada to the top four placings in the Women’s Downhill while Jeffrey Frisch (Mont-Tremblant, QC) and Gareth Sine (Calgary, AB) were first and third in the Men’s Downhill at a Nor-Am Cup alpine skiing competition on Monday at Montana’s Big Mountain ski and snowboard resort. Only Erik … Continue reading Canadians Dominate NorAm Downhill Ski Race at Big Mountain →

North Conway, NH – The Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race, slated for March 9-10 at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, will feature several teams of active duty U.S. Army mountain-trained soldiers, and will be attended by a contingent of World War II veterans from the famed 10th Mountain Division ski troops. n

Åre, Sweden – The International Ski Federation (FIS) Council took advantage of the occasion of the 39th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre to stage its gathering Monday. In addition to reviewing current business affairs, this meeting of the Council – which takes place during either the Alpine or Nordic championships alternately – serves … Continue reading International Ski Federation Gathers in Åre →

Åre, Sweden – Olympic giant slalom champion Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) leads the U.S. Ski Team foursome Tuesday night in the first under-the-lights GS at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The first run begins at 11 a.m. ET and the second run is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET.nJoining Mancuso – … Continue reading Mancuso Set for Women’s Night GS at Ski Worlds →

McLean, VA – Overall ski and snowboard equipment and apparel sales for both specialty and chain stores were up 4% in dollars to $729.9 million for the August through November period of 2006, compared to $698.6 million reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit released last month. Unit sales were … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Equipment and Apparel Sales Up Slightly →

Rossland (BC), Canada – Get revved on skiing with other female skiers on March 4th, as B.C.’s Red Mountain Resort will be hosting a Girl’s Day Out for all passionate female skiers ages ten and up. This event is open to female skiers who love skiing and would like to meet others just like them, … Continue reading Girls Get Together to Ski Red Mountain →

Las Vegas, NV – Hosted at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fifth straight year, the SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show emulated the passion, culture and energy that drives the ski and snowboard industry. Opening on January 22nd, SIA.07 delivered the hottest trends, hippest events, cutting edge technology and style to over 17,332 attendees from … … Continue reading Overall Attendance Up at Annual Ski and Snowboard Trade Show →