Santa Barbara, CA – Snowboarding legend and pioneer Tom Sims died on Wednesday near his home at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Sims suffered sudden cardiac arrest. He was 61. Sims built the first “skateboard for the snow” in 1963 and founded the Sims brand in 1976. He continued to revolutionize the sport of snowboarding for … Continue reading Snowboarding Pioneer Tom Sims Dies
Princeton, MA – More than a quarter century after he created the prestigious BEWI Award which honors pioneers of skiing and the ski industry, ski and snowboard expo producer Bernie Weichsel will receive the New England Ski Museum’s Spirit of Skiing award in recognition of his influence in popularizing the sport. The award to Weichsel … Continue reading Bernie Weichsel to Receive Spirit of Skiing Award
Burlington, VT – Champlain College in Burlington recently named Sugarbush Resort owner and president Winthrop “Win” Smith the Champlain College 2012 Distinguished Citizen. The honor stems from Smith’s and Sugarbush ski resort’s commitment to civic engagement and philanthropy in Vermont. Champlain has named a Distinguished Citizen annually for 51 years. Recent recipients have included former … Continue reading Sugarbush President Honored as Distinguished Citizen
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has appointed longtime Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Alpine Team leader Michael Rogan as fundamental skills development coach, USSA Alpine Director Patrick Riml announced this morning. “What a great opportunity for both PSIA and the U.S. Ski Team to create a stronger connection … Continue reading Rogan Joins U.S. Ski Team Alpine Development Staff
Seattle, WA – Ski and snowboard gear maker K2 Sports is currently in the middle of a multi-year investment plan, and industry veteran Tim Petrick has returned to the company as President of K2 Sports Global Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. Petrick, who recently resigned from his position as president of Rossignol North America, will … Continue reading Tim Petrick Returns to K2
Bern, Switzerland – Swiss alpine ski racer Beat Feuz is back in Switzerland after sustaining a knee injury while training in Argentina for the upcoming World Cup season. Feuz, 25, fell during giant slalom training and reinjured his left knee which was operated on last spring. Swiss ski team doctors indicate that the accident resulted … Continue reading Beat Feuz Returns to Switzerland Following Training Accident
Park City, UT – Ron Steele, formerly Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rossignol USA, has been promoted to President of Group Rossignol North America. The change comes with the news that Tim Petrick has resigned from the role he has held since January 2011 to return to K2. “I would like to thank Tim … Continue reading Rossignol Group Names Ron Steele New President, North America
