Sun Valley, ID – El Niño made for a late start to winter in both the East and many parts of the West in 2006-07. As usual we had our ski trip planned months in advance, and some worry set in as travel dates drew near. Without any bounteous snowfall on the horizon by February, … Continue reading Skiing and Opulence Combine at Sun Valley
Lake Louise (AB), Canada – Organizers of World Cup Alpine ski races scheduled at the western Canadian resorts of Lake Louise and Panorama both received approval from the International Ski Federation (FIS) to proceed with final preparations, following hill inspections over the weekend. nPreparations continue for the earliest start ever to World Cup races in … Continue reading Ski Federation Approves Snow Conditions for World Cup Races in Canada
Stockholm, Sweden – Riders from Finland swept the podium at the second Big Air contest of the 2007/2008 NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup held in the Swedish capital Saturday. With 25.9 points for his Cab 10 Nosegrab, Finn Janne Korpi relegated countryman Risto Mattila to second place with 15.3 points. It was the second triumph … Continue reading Korpi Claims Victory in Stockholm to Take Big Air World Cup Snowboarding Lead
Innsbruck, Austria – Event organizers have joined with primary sponsor Billabong to announce the return of the Air&Style Quarter Pipe Competition to Bergisel Stadium in Innsbruck on February 2nd 2008. nTop snowboarding action will hit Innsbruck with athletes such as 06/07 TTR World #2 Antti Autti (FIN), The Oakley Arctic Challenge 2007 winner Kevin Pearce … Continue reading Snowboarding’s Air&Style to Return to Innsbruck
Hunter, NY – Bernie Weischel, owner of ski show promotion company BEWI and a longtime friend of Hunter Mountain, will be awarded Hunter’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to the ski industry. The award will be given on Friday at 4 p.m. at Hunter Mountain, and his photo will be displayed in … Continue reading Ski Show Promoter to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Hunter Mountain
Steamboat Springs, CO – Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery brings ski rentals to guests’ doors in 21 winter destinations markets, the largest ski delivery rental network in the U.S. and Canada. The company serves customers from 10 locations in California (North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe), Colorado (Aspen/Snowmass, Breckenridge/Keystone, Crested Butte, Steamboat, and Vail/Beaver … Continue reading Black Tie Skis Brings Gear to Your Door
Aspen, CO – Olympic champions Picabo Street and Donna Weinbrecht plus World Championship medalist Jonna Mendes will lead a unique ski adventure for 30 women at the first “Powder Girls of Aspen” ski clinic, Dec. 6-9. Clinic participants can attend for a donation to the U.S. Ski Team, with space still available for the inaugural … Continue reading Skiing Legends to Coach Powder Girls