Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced Thursday that Todd Wyant will assume the role as the first associate athletic director of athlete services. Wyant brings over 15 years of experience in athlete support services and will work directly in support of U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding athletes. n”Todd’s … Continue reading First Athlete Services Director for U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association →

Alpe d’Huez, France – After a mild and dry start to the ski and snowboard season in Europe resorts are now breathing a sigh of relief as snow has started to fall across the Alps.nMajor ski resorts including Alpe D’Huez and Val Thorens in France have reported over 20cm of fresh snow this week with … Continue reading Snowfalls Give Relief to European Ski Resorts →

Avon, CO – For those who missed last week’s World Cup ski sracing action at Beaver Creek or perhaps just didn’t get enough action, NBC and Versus, formerly OLN, will air coverage of the Visa Birds of Prey World Cup Race Week in the U.S. on Sunday, December 10, with additional shows on Sunday, December … Continue reading Beaver Creek World Cup Ski Racing on TV →

Vancouver, Canada – New for the 2006/2007 ski season, G3 Genuine Guide Gear’s Rapid Transit hits the market as the industry’s first ever “fat” asymmetric ski.nDesigned by 22-year ski industry veteran Paul Parker, the Rapid Transit’s unique asymmetric design increases edge control, maximizing maneuverability and creating a consistent, lively feel in a variety of conditions, … Continue reading New Asymmetrical Fat Ski from G3 →

Pinkham Notch, NH – The New Hampshire ski and snowboard season is finally lighting up, as three more of the state’s ski areas have announced openings this week.nWildcat Mountain plans to open for the season beginning Friday. One lift, the Bobcat Triple offering 1,000 feet of vertical, will operate on Friday, with skiing on the … Continue reading Three More New Hampshire Ski Areas to Open This Week →

Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. yesterday announced that Martha Dugan Rehm, its executive vice president and general counsel, will be ending her eight-year tenure at the Company. Rehm will remain in her position until March 31, 2007, to provide a smooth transition to the new general counsel.n“Martha has been integral in managing and overseeing … Continue reading Change in General Counsel Leadership at Vail Resorts →

Winter Park, CO – This year’s snowboard Demofest at Winter Park takes place Saturday, featuring some of the best manufacturers in the industry giving you a chance to try their new equipment for the 2006-2007 season.nA variety of manufacturers will be on hand to introduce you to their new products. Reps scheduled to attend … … Continue reading Snowboard Demo Fest Saturday at Winter Park →