Windham, NY –Officials at Windham Mountain this week announced the appointment of David “Chip” Seamans to the position of the New York State ski resort’s general manager and chief operating officer, effective September 1. Seamans replaces outgoing president and general manager Tim Woods, who is assuming ownership of Woods Valley, a ski area in central … Continue reading Windham Hires Chip Seamans as Ski Resort’s New GM
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – New Zealand is welcoming the world’s top-ranked women’s snowboarder, Jamie Anderson, at this week’s Billabong Slopestyle event. This laid-back Californian is a huge star on the global woman’s snowboard scene. At the tender age of 16, Anderson won her first Gold medal at the Winter X Games in the slopestyle … Continue reading World’s Top Snowboarder, Jamie Anderson, Touches Down in New Zealand
Salt Lake City, UT – We hear all the time about the dedication, sacrifice and perseverance it takes to be a best in the world athlete, but in 2009, halfpipe skier Jen Hudak of Salt Lake City learned firsthand that her hours of grueling training were nothing compared to the trials her father had ahead … Continue reading Jen Hudak: Conquer Your Everest
Mammoth Lakes, CA – A two-time Olympic medalist – she won gold in 2002 and bronze in 2010 – Kelly Clark is a natural innovator and dominant force in snowboarding. Leading the way in competition for her fellow female competitors, Clark always manages to push the envelope and top herself from one season to the … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight: U.S. Snowboarder Kelly Clark
Roundhill, New Zealand – Two of the Canada’s most talented young skiers gave the Canadian Alpine Ski Team a boost Wednesday when they made a triumphant return to snow on the other side of the world. Anna Goodman, of Pointe Claire, Quebec, and Larisa Yurkiw, of Owen Sound, Ontario, strapped on their skis at a … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racers Yurkiw, Goodman Return from Injury in New Zealand
Williston, VT – Garmont North America today announced the alpine touring and telemark ski boot manufacturer’s relocation of its North American headquarters from this suburb of Burlington, Vt., to Portland, Ore. The goal of the relocation is to elevate the brand’s profile in the North American outdoor market, and to tap into the strategic benefits … Continue reading Garmont’s New President Relocating Company
Salt Lake City, UT – Police in Utah are reporting that U.S. Freestyle skier Jeret “Speedy” Peterson died late Monday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Peterson, 29, of Boise, Idaho, called 911 before officers with the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake found his body in Lamb’s Canyon, off Interstate 80 between Salt Lake … Continue reading U.S. Freestyle Skier Jeret “Speedy” Peterson Kills Self
