Fernie (BC), Canada The small ski-crazy community of Fernie held a party Wednesday to honor the career of retired Canadian alpine ski racer Emily Brydon, complete with a parade and celebration for their hometown heroine attended by hundreds of residents at the local community center.nA BBQ, autograph session and several speeches followed, with proceeds … … Continue reading Fernie Celebrates Ski Racing Career of Hometown Girl Emily Brydon→
Middlebury, VT – Ski and golf enthusiasts will team up June 11 at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course in Middlebury for the 8th Annual Golf Across Vermont Tournament to support the Vermont Ski Museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate the state’s skiing history.nSeveral Vermont ski towns have top-rated golf courses; this tournament moves to a … Continue reading Golf Across Vermont Tournament to Benefit Ski Museum→
Breckenridge, CO – Residents and visitors alike can relive the fascinating history and heritage of Breckenridge during Kingdom Days held throughout the Colorado ski resort town June 19 and 20. The Breckenridge Resort Chamber, in conjunction with the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance and various other Breckenridge non-profits and local businesses are offering a line-up of events … Continue reading Festival Celebrates the History of Colorado Ski Resort Town→
Calgary, Canada – John McBride and Frank Kelble have been named head coaches of Canada’s men’s and women’s alpine speed teams, respectively, as the Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST) shifts its focus to achieving podium results in the new Olympic cycle, Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) announced Wednesday.nMcBride, formerly with the U.S. Ski Team and perhaps … Continue reading McBride, Kelble Named Head Speed Team Coaches of Canadian Alpine Ski Team→
Waterbury, VT – Rome Snowboards Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,100 snowboard bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada in 2009. Officials are urging consumers to stop using the recalled bindings immediately due to a fall hazard.nAccording to company … Continue reading Rome Snowboard Bindings Recalled→
Whistler (BC), Canada – Whistler-area mountain bikers can ski and ride all in the same day beginning Saturday, as the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens for daily operations with 16 trails and two skills centers to feed their adrenaline lust while the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort remains open for spring skiing and riding.nSignature mountain bike … Continue reading Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opens Saturday→
by Patrick Thorne with First Tracks!! Online Media staff reports Kiltarlity, Scotland, UK – Despite on-going cold weather in parts of Europe and ski areas still boasting a snow pack of many feet at many top resorts, less than 30 ski areas are currently open worldwide as most northern hemisphere ski areas have now closed … Continue reading Number of Open Ski Areas Dips Below 30 Worldwide→
