Ruka, Finland – Patrick Deneen, of Cle Elum, Wash., and Hannah Kearney, of Norwich, Vt., started off the 2011 World Cup moguls season capturing both top spots for the U.S. Ski Team near the Arctic Circle in Ruka, Finland. It was the first career World Cup win for Deneen, the 2009 World Champion, and 11th … Continue reading Deneen, Kearney Top Podium in World Cup Moguls Skiing Opener
Vikersund, Norway – Sarah Hendrickson and World Champion Lindsey Van, both of Park City, Utah, went two-three as the USA’s ski jumping women continued to put in another dazzling performance Saturday in a Continental Cup on the fabled jumping hill in Vikersund. Austrian Daniela Iraschko won the event with a second round long jump of … Continue reading Van, Hendrickson Lead in Vikersund
Val d’Isere, France – Reigning Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom champion Ted Ligety continued to dominate the discipline on Saturday, winning his second straight GS – this one by over a second in Val d’Isere. Ligety, of Park City, Utah, won the Audi Birds of Prey GS less than a week ago in … Continue reading 2 for 2 for Ligety in Giant Slalom
Vail, CO – Nestled at the base of Colorado’s Vail Mountain ski resort, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, featuring a 121-room resort as well as limited real estate opportunities, officially opened its doors on Saturday, just in time for the holidays.nFour Seasons Private Residences Vail offer 16 whole-ownership residences including one-, two-, three-, four- … Continue reading Four Seasons Resort Opens in Vail
Telluride, CO – Several private landholdings in Telluride’s Bear Creek drainage have not only halted Telluride Ski Company’s fledgling backcountry guiding program, but have also prompted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to close backcountry access gates from the ski area leading into the canyon. The three access points from the Gold Hill area at Telluride … Continue reading Big Brouhaha Brewing in Telluride
Crystal Mountain, WA – After breaking ground eight months ago, the new Mt. Rainier Gondola is tentatively scheduled to open at Washington’s Crystal Mountain ski resort Dec. 22. A gondola cabin made its first trip Monday, traveling 2500 feet from Crystal Mountain’s base area to the 6,856-foot summit. The haul rope and cable were strung … Continue reading Washington’s Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Prepares to Open New Mt. Rainier Gondola
Vail, CO – The organizers of the International Ski Federation’s 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships have announced a final plan for activities in the ski resort communities of Vail and Beaver Creek. When the world returns to the Vail Valley in four years, Vail will serve as the hub of all World Championships ceremonies … Continue reading Vail, Beaver Creek Set Plans for 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships