Squaw Valley, CA – This past weekend, ski patrollers went head-to-head at Squaw Valley USA during the first ever nationwide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Patrol teams from regions across the United States and Canada competed in sled races, bamboo throws, avalanche transceiver searches and a giant slalom race down some of the California resort’s steepest … Continue reading Mammoth Patrollers Win First Ever Nationwide Ski Patrol Olympics→
Washington, DC – The fact that, without snow, his sport would be impossible could be a big reason that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong was chosen to be a speaker at The Climate Rally, an event held this Sunday in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in Washington.nDemong will speak in front of … Continue reading Demong Preps for Climate Address→
Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) today announced that longtime Colorado ski industry executive Andy Daly is the recipient of the association’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award for his notable ski industry involvement and contributions.nDaly’s ski industry career began in 1970 when he moved to Colorado and took a job at Aspen Highlands … Continue reading Ski Area Industry Group Awards Colorado Ski Executive with Lifetime Achievement Award→
Denver, CO – Olympic medalists will reunite this Saturday in Denver for “Mile High Medals,” a family fundraising event to benefit the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, who also won the Audi FIS World Cup crown, along with silver medalist Todd Lodwick will headine a lineup of a half-dozen current … Continue reading Olympic Medalists to Reunite Saturday In Denver→
Washington, D.C. – On the eve of Earth Day, four well-known U.S. Olympic skiers and snowboarders on Wednesday called on the U.S. Senate to pass comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation this year. The athletes – Bode Miller, Julia Mancuso, Ted Ligety and Hannah Kearney – each competed in the 2010 games in Vancouver and … Continue reading Olympic Skiers, Snowboarders Urge U.S. Senate to Pass Climate Legislation→