Salt Lake City, UT – Deer Valley Resort’s President and General Manager, Bob Wheaton, is the 2014 S. Joseph Quinney Award Honoree from the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. Named for the late Utah lawyer, businessman, state legislator, ski visionary and founder of Alta Ski Resort, who is often referred to as “the father … Continue reading Deer Valley President Wins 2014 S. Joseph Quinney Award
Lausanne, Switzerland – Ahead of the second Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will reprise her role as Ambassador for the Games, which will take place in February 2016. Vonn has a wealth of experience to share with the young athletes who will … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn Named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
Copper Mountain, CO – The sun was shining down on Copper Mountain’s Center Village on Saturday where a crowd of thousands congregated for the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team introduction during Nature Valley First Tracks. The energy at this Colorado resort, home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center, was palpable. Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Names 2014-15 Alpine Roster
Bozeman, MT – U.S. Ski Team mogul specialist Heather McPhie has announced that she’ll take a pass on this year’s World Cup season to focus instead on her studies. McPhie, of Bozeman, Mont., confirmed this week that after finishing 13th at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi last February she’s been left feeling uncertain about … Continue reading McPhie to Skip Ski Season
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. on Monday announced a number of management changes to take place in its mountain division in the coming year. Blaise Carrig, president of the company’s mountain division will step down from his position, but will remain with the company in a full-time role as senior mountain advisor until he retires … Continue reading Vail Resorts Shuffles Top Execs
Aspen, CO – Aspen Skiing Company, operators of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk, on Monday announced an internal reorganization with the realignment of several departments and a new reporting structure. Company officials indicate that the changes are designed to enhance the guest experience through operational efficiencies, improve the collaborative environment for current employees, and … Continue reading Aspen Skiing Co. Reorganizes
Ishpeming, MI – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming on Thursday announced 10 athletes and sport builders as inductees elected to the Hall of Fame who will make up the Class of 2014, its largest since 1984. Among the inductees are Olympic champion snowboarder Ross Powers, World Alpine Championship medalist Erik Schlopy, noted … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2014
