Soelden, Austria – Four-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety pulled out an historic win at the Soelden World Cup giant slalom on Sunday, becoming the first man in history to win three World Cup GS races in a row at Soelden and matching Austrian great Hermann Maier’s three-win tally in … Continue reading Ligety Wins Again in Soelden
Soelden, Austria – Despite making a huge mistake on the steeps, Switzerland’s Lara Gut sealed her first World Cup GS victory in the Soelden giant slalom on Saturday to kick off the 2014 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Season. Slalom World Champion Mikaela Shiffrin, of Eagle, Colo., led the U.S. women in the season opener … Continue reading Swiss Ski Racer Lara Gut Wins Season Opener
Bromont (QC), Canada – Quebec’s Ski Bromont earlier this week tested its snow guns, confirming its snowmaking system is fully operational following this year’s investment of nearly C$3.5 million in upgrades to the system and to the ski resort’s grooming equipment. “We aim to be an international industry leader in snowmaking and trail grooming,” said … Continue reading Ski Bromont Aims to Be a Snowmaking Powerhouse
Woodbury, CT – Woodbury Ski Area in southwestern Connecticut opened today, but don’t be expecting any sweeping top-to-bottom runs. (photo: Woodbury Ski Area) Owner Rod Taylor has a propensity for making a patch of snow and “opening” each fall once temperatures permit, … Continue Reading ››
Whistler (BC), Canada – Sometimes you just want it all. And that includes an opportunity to carve some tracks not just via chairlift, but by snowcat or even helicopter — all right from the resort. With guided expertise, of course. (photo: … Continue Reading ››
Vaughan (ON), Canada – Alpine Ontario (AOA) is hosting first two fundraisers on Tuesday for Canada’s ski racers heading to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi — one for adults, and the other for kids. The main event, “To Sochi With Love” celebrates the Ontario and Canadian ski teams and features Jan Hudac, Erin Mielzynski, John … Continue reading Alpine Ontario Invites Kids to Lunch with Olympians
Montpelier, VT – As skiers and riders are already descending Killington’s slopes today, ski and snowboard resorts around Vermont are preparing for opening days of their own with snowmaking tests and project wrap-ups. See what your favorite resorts are doing to get ready and stoked for the season and … Continue Reading ››
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