Ottawa, Canada – The Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, on Monday confirmed the appointment of Olympian and Sun Peaks Resort’s Director of Skiing, Nancy Greene Raine, to the Canadian Senate.n Along with notable names such as broadcaster Pamela Wallin and CTV personality Mike Duffy, Greene Raine was one of 18 new appointees to the … Continue reading Canadian PM Appoints Country’s Skiing Sweetheart to Senate
Alta Badia, Italy – The U.S. Ski Team’s Ted Ligety (Park City, UT) led the way for American ski racers Monday, finishing 12th in a slalom at an Audi FIS World Cup in Alta Badia. The event was won by Croatia’s Ivica Kostelic, who logged his seventh World Cup slalom win. France’s Jean Baptiste Grange … Continue reading Alpine World Cup Skiing: Kostelic Wins Seventh Career Slalom in Alta Badia
Vancouver, Canada – In their first week of competition, the Canadian national and development freestyle ski teams managed to earn a whopping 22 medals, a feat that Canadian Freestyle Ski Association CEO Peter Judge called “an early Christmas gift,” adding, “This week’s results shows the talent and depth of the Canadian team that has been … Continue reading Freestyle World Cup Skiing: Canadian Freestylers Bring Home 22 Medals in Four Days of Competition
Snowbird, UT – The snow safety department of Utah’s Snowbird Ski Resort has issued a report detailing the events surrounding a deadly in-bounds avalanche on Sunday, Dec. 14 that killed 27-year old Heather Gross of Salt Lake City. The report, filed with the Utah Avalanche Center by Jim Collinson of the Snowbird Snow Safety Department, … Continue reading Snow Safety Department of Snowbird Ski Resort Issues Report Detailing Deadly Avalanche
Revelstoke (BC), Canada – Revelstoke Alpine Adventures (RAA), the first alpine guide service in Revelstoke, British Columbia, opens the door to the region’s world-renowned backcountry for seasoned enthusiasts, first-time adventurers and families who want a unique, personalized outdoor vacation experience.n RAA offers a new option to explore the backcountry surrounding Revelstoke. RAA is offering guided … Continue reading First Alpine Guide Service Debuts in Revelstoke
Seattle, WA – National outdoor gear and apparel retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), and mobile media company Zumobi have launched the REI Snow Report, a free application that lets iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Mobile users get instant information about conditions at ski and snowboard resorts in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Available now … Continue reading Smartphone Users Hit the Slopes With New Free Software
Verbier, Switzerland – Three new events in Chamonix, France; Taos, N.M.; and Squaw Valley, Calif. have been certified as Freeride World Qualifiers (FWQ). These events join eight other competitions previously announced, bringing to 11 the the total number of qualifier events in Europe and the United States for the Freeride World Tour 2009.n First off, … Continue reading Three New Freeride World Qualifier Events Announced