Copper Mountain, CO – When the 2016 U.S. Alpine Ski Team is formally named tomorrow at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, two members will be missed but not forgotten. The U.S. Ski Team has announced that it will name ski racers Bryce Astle (Sandy, Utah/Snowbird Sports Education Foundation) and Ronnie Berlack (Franconia, N.H. and Burke Mountain, … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team to Honor Athletes Killed in Avalanche
Winter Park, CO – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is mourning the loss of one of its veteran officials and leaders. Bob Dart, 64, passed away from a reported heart attack on Tuesday while working on the mountain at Winter Park Resort where he served as director of mountain maintenance. “As both a volunteer and … Continue reading USSA Mourns Loss of Longtime Official
Stubai, Austria – Hailey Langland gazed out the window of her room at the Sporthotel Neustift. All around her were jagged, snow-covered peaks. Along the flanks, larch trees were turning yellow mixed in with green. In the village, a lighted clock tower stood out as dawn crept over the Stubaital southwest of Innsbruck. Having just turned … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Taking Success One Step at a Time
Vail, CO – The U.S. Ski Team’s Julia Mancuso will undergo hip surgery today, a procedure that will sideline the Olympic champion for the entire World Cup ski season. Mancuso has been working hard in the gym this fall to overcome nagging hip complaints that have dogged the California native for some time. They abbreviated her … Continue reading Julia Mancuso Undergoes Hip Surgery
New York, NY – Will Bode Miller’s no-holds-barred skiing style carry over to broadcasting? Ski racing fans will find out on December 4, when Miller will join the NBC Sports staff telecasting the Birds of Prey World Cup races from Beaver Creek. For nearly two decades, Miller has been one of the sport’s most unique … Continue reading Bode Miller to Enter the Broadcast Booth
Vail, CO – U.S. ski racer Lindsey Vonn has suffered another injury, and it’s a dog-gone shame. Vonn, 31, tried to break up a fight between her dogs, Leo and Bear, over a frisbee on Saturday when one of them bit her in the hand. U.S. Ski Team doctor Randy Viola stitched up her thumb … Continue reading Vonn Needs Thumb Stitched Following Dog Bite
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski Team’s Ted Ligety has been nominated for Best Male Olympic Athlete in Team USA’s Best of the Year awards. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a total of 26 male, female and team finalists for this year’s awards. In the midst of a challenging 2015 season, Ligety brought … Continue reading Ligety Nominated for Team USA’s Best of the Year
