Carrabassett Valley, ME – Tom Hanson began his 2011-12 ski season with a goal. The longtime Sugarloaf skier and Treasurer of the Ski Museum of Maine wanted to ski three million vertical feet to raise money for the museum. Six months and 4.2 million vertical feet later, Hanson has blown past his goal, raised over … Continue reading Maine Skier Logs 4.2 Million Vertical Feet
Banff (AB), Canada –When the ski community gathers in Banff this weekend to remember former Canadian national team racer Rob Bosinger, the memories will come flooding back for Rob’s older brother Pete. “I do look forward to it. It’s an emotional time,” said Pete, a coach with the Canadian Alpine Ski Team and also a … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racing Community Remembers Rob Bosinger
Kananaskis Valley (AB), Canada –The first Canadian to win an individual ski cross Crystal Globe as overall World Cup champion is hoping to end her incredible year the same way it started – by winning the women’s title at the national championships. Marielle Thompson, of Whistler, British Columbia, arrives at Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta … Continue reading Thompson Ready to Defend Canadian Ski Cross Title in Nakiska
London (ON), Canada – Canadian World Cup slalom specialist Brad Spence is determined to complete some unfinished business after going under the knife to fix a nagging knee complaint that had started to slow down the 2010 Olympian. The 27-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, battled through chronic knee pain to put together a 2011-12 season which … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racer Brad Spence Undergoes Knee Surgery
Annecy, France – Swiss World Cup ski racer Didier Défago has extended his contract with Rossignol Group up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014. A Rossignol skier for eight years now and running, the 2010 Olympic Downhill Champion will race in Rossignol skis and bindings and Lange boots for two more seasons. “The important … Continue reading Swiss Ski Racer Didier Défago Renews with Rossignol Through 2014 Olympics
Vail, CO – Officials at Colorado’s Vail Mountain ski resort on Wednesday announced details of a homecoming celebration planned for this Sunday for Olympic and World Alpine ski champion Lindsey Vonn, to commemorate her record-setting World Cup season. “It’s been a truly incredible season and I can’t wait to get back to Vail and celebrate … Continue reading Vail to Host Homecoming Celebration for Lindsey Vonn
Ste.-Anne-de-Beaupré (QC), Canada –Canada’s Anna Goodman wrote the final chapter of her ski racing career in her own unique style on Sunday, claiming her first Canadian Championships podium in her last race with the national team before taking part in a ceremonial farewell run down the course – dressed in a banana costume. Goodman, of … Continue reading Goodman Claims First Career Canadian Championships Podium in Final Race
