Tag Archives: Switzerland
Broken Bones Thin World Cup Field
Zillertal, Austria – The World Cup ski racing season came crashing down on Sunday for Fritz Dopher. The 29-year-old German, a World Championships silver medalist in slalom, and the man who holds the dubious distinction of having the most World Cup podium results (9) without a win, was training on Sunday in Zillertal when he … Continue reading Broken Bones Thin World Cup Field
Epic Pass Adds Ski Resorts in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts has added Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d’Isere in France, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy, 4 Vallees in Switzerland, and Arlberg in Austria to the 2016-2017 lineup of the Epic Pass, which offers unlimited, unrestricted skiing access at the company’s 13 ski resorts in the U.S. and Australia. Europe is the birthplace of … Continue reading Epic Pass Adds Ski Resorts in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
Slalom Win in Crans-Montana Solidifies Shiffrin’s Comeback
Crans-Montana, Switzerland – Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin put an exclamation point on her comeback from injury on Monday with a World Cup slalom win in Crans-Montana, her first race since injuring her knee in December. “That was a pretty incredible race,” said Shiffrin, after securing her 18th career World Cup victory. “I’m glad it’s over, but I … Continue reading Slalom Win in Crans-Montana Solidifies Shiffrin’s Comeback
Powder Turns Replace Crans-Montana Downhill
Crans-Montana, Switzerland – It’s long been said on the World Cup circuit, “If you want a powder day, hold a downhill race!” After more than half a meter of snow over the preceding two days, Sunday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill, which was already rescheduled from Saturday, was cancelled due to unsafe snow … Continue Reading … Continue reading Powder Turns Replace Crans-Montana Downhill
Vermont Ski Resorts Suspend Operations
Peru, VT – The disappointing snow year in New England continues, and has now claimed its first two casualties at a time of year when the snow pack should be at its deepest. Officials at Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vt., announced today that with a forecast for warm rain and wind moving in, they’re shutting down … Continue reading Vermont Ski Resorts Suspend Operations
Two Foreign Skiers Die in Swiss Avalanche
La Tzoumaz, Switzerland – Two foreign skiers died on Saturday when an avalanche struck near the resort town of La Tzoumaz in southwestern Switzerland. Police indicate that two other off-piste skiers were located at the scene unharmed. The dead are listed as a 26-year-old man from Austria and a 34-year-old German. Police further identify the victims as … Continue reading Two Foreign Skiers Die in Swiss Avalanche