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Police ID Suspect Who Threatened World Cup Ski Star Tina Maze

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany – German police today said that they have identified the man who they believe sent a threat to 2013 World Cup Overall Alpine winner Tina Maze of Slovenia during a World Cup stop in Garmisch on March 2. Police declined to identify by name the 35-year-old man who they believe sent an anonymous … Continue reading Police ID Suspect Who Threatened World Cup Ski Star Tina Maze

Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn Confirms She’s Dating Golfer Tiger Woods

Vail, CO – When U.S. ski racing sensation Lindsey Vonn tore knee ligaments in a crash while racing super G at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Schladming, Austria in February, she flew back to the U.S. in professional golfer Tiger Woods’ private jet, further fueling widespread speculation that they are in a dating … Continue reading Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn Confirms She’s Dating Golfer Tiger Woods

Tonight’s “Undercover Boss” Features Mogul Skier Jonny Moseley, Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth

Los Angeles, CA – Tonight’s episode of the CBS Television series “Undercover Boss” will feature California’s Squaw Valley ski resort, as Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley gets in on the ruse to protect the identity of CEO Andy Wirth as he goes undercover with a snowboarding instructor, a ski patrol, a lift mechanic and a … Continue reading Tonight’s “Undercover Boss” Features Mogul Skier Jonny Moseley, Squaw Valley CEO Andy Wirth

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Tom Kelly as Next Chairman

Ishpeming, MI – Tom Kelly, the Vice President of Communications of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the U.S. Ski Team, will take over as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming in the spring of 2014. Kelly is currently the Hall’s Vice-Chairman … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Tom Kelly as Next Chairman

Schild Pulls Out of World Cup to Rehab Knee

Vienna, Austria – Austrian slalom sensation Marlies Schild has called an early end to her World Cup ski season, opting instead to rehabilitate an injured knee. The 31-year-old Schild explained, “Because of recurring problems with my right knee, I have to end my current season for good now. I will take some rest and have … Continue reading Schild Pulls Out of World Cup to Rehab Knee

New General Manager Appointed at New Zealand’s Coronet Peak

Queenstown, New Zealand – NZSki Ltd. has announced the appointment of Ross Copland as its new Ski Area Manager for the Coronet Peak ski area in Queenstown. Copland will take over his new role on Apr. 22, replacing Hamish McCrostie who recently left the business after 32 years with the company.  His appointment has come … Continue reading New General Manager Appointed at New Zealand’s Coronet Peak