Caribou, ME – The Maine Winter Sports Center was among eight finalists for the first International Ski Federation’s FIS SnowKidz Award, which will be announced June 4 at the FIS Congress in Antalya, Turkey. Its ongoing “Healthy Hometowns” program introduces nearly 5,000 new participants to nordic skiing each year.nThe new award was launched to recognize … Continue reading Maine Ski Club Finalist For FIS SnowKidz Award
Lakewood, CO – Organizers of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (formerly Learn a Snow Sport Month) announced last week that ski industry veteran Mary Jo Tarallo, formerly of SnowSports Industries America (SIA), will serve as the Executive Director of the grassroots initiative aimed at getting more kids and families on the slopes.n”I am pleased … Continue reading Industry Veteran Named as Executive Director of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Aviemore, Scotland – The International Ski Instructors Association Conference will take place this week in Scotland for the first time in over 20 years.nThe British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI), which represents U.K. ski and snowboard instructors, successfully bid to host the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) conference in Aviemore, beating strong competition from other … Continue reading World’s Ski Instructors Descend on Scotland
Santiago, Chile – For avid fans of skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, heading to the slopes of Chile makes a cool retreat in the heat of the summer. Chile, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most popular winter sports destinations, and where numerous professional ski and snowboard teams train during the northern hemisphere summer, is … Continue reading Head for Chile this Summer for Skiing, Snowboarding
Lebanon, NH – After years racing on Rossignol, Squaw Valley, Calif.’s Julia Mancuso will chase the World Cup points and the podium this coming season using Völkl skis and Marker bindings. The 26-year-old’s sponsor switch was announced by the company this week.nMancuso has a history of peaking in big ski racing events, and she proved … Continue reading Mancuso Moves to Völkl
Louisville, KY – Olympic ski racing champion Bode Miller was in attendance last weekend as Super Saver streaked to victory during a muddy running of the 136th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.nA 13-year veteran of the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup tour, Miller has become a mainstay at the Derby, thanks to friend … Continue reading Ski Racer Bode Miller On Hand for 136th Kentucky Derby
Mt. Crested Butte, CO – Late Thursday, U.S. Forest Service Deputy Regional Forester Jim Peña released his decision regarding the Snodgrass Mountain expansion proposal appeal originally filed by Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) in December 2009. Deputy Regional Forester Peña affirmed Forest Supervisor Charlie Richmond’s refusal to consider the Snodgrass Mountain expansion proposal in a … Continue reading Forest Service Affirms Decision to Deny Review Process for Crested Butte Ski Expansion