Pakistan – It has now been confirmed that Swedish high-altitude skier Fredrik Ericsson died in a fall on Friday during his latest attempt to ski the world’s second highest peak.nEricsson, 31, was in northern Pakistan attempting to climb and ski from the 28,251-foot summit of K2 when he slipped and fell over 1,000 meters (3,300 … Continue reading Extreme Skier Fredrik Ericsson Dies in K2 Attempt
Methven, New Zealand – A fourth fatality at Mt. Hutt ski area this season occurred Friday morning when an unidentified male snowboarder, believed to be in his thirties, caught an edge on his first run of the day on International while traversing across a groomed run to the base of the triple chairlift.nAfter falling, the … Continue reading Snowboarder Dies After Fall at Mt. Hutt
Killington, VT – Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC President and General Manager Chris Nyberg announced today that Robert Megnin has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for Killington Resort and Pico Mountain.n“Rob brings more than 23 years of resort sales and marketing experience to Killington and Pico and we are very excited to have … Continue reading New Director of Sales & Marketing for Killington and Pico
Hot Springs, VA – The man whose efforts to bring skiing south of the Mason-Dixon Line earned him the moniker “Father of Southern Skiing,” Joseph H. “Sepp” Kober, passed away Tuesday in a Virginia hospital. He was 88.nAn Austrian native, Kober first came to the U.S. to teach skiing at Stowe, Vt., but quickly headed … Continue reading “Father of Southern Skiing” Dies at 88
Whitefish, MT – The U.S. Telemark Ski Association (USTSA) has announced the 18 members selected to the U.S. National Team for the 2010-11 season.nThe women’s “A” Team will be led by 18 year old Lorin Paley of Steamboat Springs, Colo. Paley had a spectacular season last year with four podium finishes on the World Cup … Continue reading U.S. Telemark Ski Association Announces 2010-11 Team
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. on Thursday announced changes within the senior leadership team at its Beaver Creek, Keystone and Heavenly Mountain ski resorts in Colorado and California. Keystone Resort Chief Operating Officer Doug Lovell has been named vice president and chief operating officer of Beaver Creek Resort and will report to John Garnsey. … Continue reading Vail Resorts Shuffles Ski Resort Execs
North Bay (ON), Canada – One of the world’s most decorated freestyle skiers is hanging up his planks … for now.nCanadian aerialist Steve Omischl has had a remarkable career. The native of North Bay, Ontario, has earned four FIS crystal globes in aerials, two FIS freestyle overall championships, four World Championships medals, including a first … Continue reading Canadian Aerials Ace Steve Omischl Hangs Up His Skis