Calgary (AB), Canada – A year ago Canada and the global freestyle skiing community lost an icon when halfpipe skier Sarah Burke died following a training accident in Park City, Utah. Burke, a multiple X Games and FIS World Cup winner, was a pioneer in her sport and was recently named one of the 50 … Continue reading Award Honors Sarah Burke’s Memory
San Diego, CA – Ski racing star Bode Miller, who has been off the World Cup circuit thus far this winter to recover from knee surgery, has announced his strategic decision to skip the remainder of the season as well, to complete his rehabilitation and to ensure a completely healthy run for a historic fifth … Continue reading Bode Miller to Skip Entire World Cup Season
Mt. Hood, OR – Glen Plake has been featured in ski films for decades, thrilling viewers with his fearless charge down steeps and free fall cliffs that only the most extreme skiers dare to attempt. His spiked Mohawk hairdo is his trademark, promoting the wild side and over-the-edge approach to both the sport and life … Continue reading Skiing Legend Glen Plake Leads Lesson at Mt. Hood Meadows
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts on Monday announced the appointment of Bruce Sewell, senior vice president and general counsel of Apple, to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Sewell will also serve on the audit committee of the board. In his role at Apple, Sewell oversees all legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, … Continue reading Apple Attorney Named to Vail Resorts Board of Directors
Vail, CO – Ski racing great Lindsey Vonn has left her home in Vail to return to on-snow training in Europe on Thursday, ending a self-imposed two-week hiatus from the World Cup tour. Following disappointing results in France last month, the Olympic and four-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup overall champion headed back to the … Continue reading Vonn Ends World Cup Hiatus
Eagle, CO – Mikaela Shiffrin, of Eagle, Colo., began turning heads almost instantly when she finished top 15 of her first two NorAm Cup races. And ski fans (and coaches) went cross-eyed when she landed a World Cup podium during her rookie season – at age 16. During her official World Cup “rookie” year, Shiffrin … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight: Mikaela Shiffrin
Colorado Springs, CO – U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) President and CEO Bill Marolt was named Thursday to the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors. He will serve a four year term as a representative of the National Governing Bodies Council (NGB). “Olympism is a very positive and powerful message that brings all … Continue reading USSA President Bill Marolt Named to USOC Board
