Park City, UT – Stein Eriksen, the legendary alpine skier from Norway whose revolutionary technique and distinctive style made him a founder of modern skiing, passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by family. He was 88 years old. As one of the most recognized names in the ski world, Eriksen … Continue reading Skiing Legend Stein Eriksen Dies
Burlington, VT – On Monday, Burton Snowboards officially announced a new leadership structure with two key appointments. Effective February 1, 2016, Burton co-owner Donna Carpenter, wife of founder Jake Burton (Carpenter), is assuming the role of CEO and long-time Burton executive John Lacy is taking the reins as President. Current Burton CEO Mike Rees is … Continue reading Jake Burton’s Wife Takes Over as CEO
Lake Placid, NY – Two-time U.S. Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht stopped by his family’s Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid to chat with the media between World Cup stops in Beaver Creek, Colo. — where he attained his first World Cup podium, finishing third in the super G — and Europe. While many of the questions posed were about alpine … Continue reading Olympic and World Cup Skier Andrew Weibrecht Talks Altitude and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Åre, Sweden – Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin was transported to a local hospital in Sweden on Saturday after crashing into the safety netting while on a warm-up run for the World Cup giant slalom in Åre. Doctors are expected to take an MRI of Shiffrin’s left knee to determine the extent of the damage. The U.S. … Continue reading Shiffrin Taken to Swedish Hospital Following Crash
Avon, CO – Longtime ski racing journalist, broadcaster and Bend, Ore. resident Steve Porino was honored during the annual Audi Birds of Prey World Cup stop at Beaver Creek in Colorado with the FIS Journalist Award for his service in bringing ski racing to the public. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and the International Ski … Continue reading NBC Ski Commentator Honored By FIS and USSA
Breckenridge, CO – The 2015 Dew Tour will go down this week in Breckenridge without two of its favorite stars. Snowboarder Jamie Anderson, of S. Lake Tahoe, Calif., will miss this week’s competition after fracturing her collarbone during training in the park at Breckenridge. The 25-year-old, who brought home snowboard slopestyle medals from nine of the … Continue reading Training Accidents Take Two Big Names Out of Dew Tour
Vancouver (BC), Canada – A former Olympic aerials skier has sued the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA) and one of its physicians, Dr. Jeff Purkis, for allowing her to participate in a training camp in December 2013. Veronika Bauer, who competed in aerials on the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup from 1997 through 2010 and represented Canada … Continue reading Canadian Aerials Skier Sues Over Concussions
