Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) Chief Executive Ross Palmer announced today that after leading New Zealand’s governing organization for skiing and snowboarding through a period of rapid growth and change, including the completion of a complex integration process, he is moving on to pursue new career opportunities.nSnow Sports New Zealand … Continue reading CEO of Snow Sports New Zealand Stepping Down
Calgary (AB), Canada – Canada is mixing youth and experience in the team it’s sending to next week’s FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) announced Wednesday.nThe 15-member team, led by super G Crystal Globe winner Erik Guay and World Cup veteran Britt Janyk, features three World Cup winners, two … Continue reading Canada Names Team for FIS Alpine Ski World Championships
Olympic Valley, CA – Squaw Valley USA has named Dee Byrne as the Lake Tahoe ski and snowboard resort’s new Director of Snowsports School and Race Programs. With 37 years of experience in ski instruction, including eight years as the Director of Vail Snowsports School in Colorado, Byrne joins the team from Aspen/Snowmass where she … Continue reading Squaw Appoints New Director of Snowsports School
Stoneham (QC), Canada – This Saturday, Canadian freeskier Vincent Marquis will be honored by Quebec’s Stoneham Mountain Resort, which will designate a ski trail in his name. In recognition of his competitive accomplishments and for his generous involvement in the ski industry, the resort will rename La Bossa Nova, run #42, “La Marquis” in his … Continue reading Stoneham Renames Ski Run for Vincent Marquis
Park City, UT – World Cup moguls leader Hannah Kearney, reigning World Champions Patrick Deneen and Ryan St. Onge, as well as 2011 Winter X Games champions Sammy Carlson and John Teller headline the USA’s 2011 FIS Freestyle World Championship Team. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the 2011 roster Monday in a press … Continue reading U.S. Names Team for Freestyle World Ski Championships
Golden (BC), Canada – Two skiers from Vancouver Island were rescued Monday after spending an unplanned night in the backcountry after skiing out of bounds at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.nThe Golden detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were contacted at 9:30 p.m. Sunday night with a report of two overdue skiers. The two … Continue reading B.C. Skiers Rescued from Backcountry Near Kicking Horse
Ogden, UT – Sports instrument maker Suunto has signed Salt Lake City freeskier Julian Carr to represent the brand’s outdoor and training categories.nKnown as the Flying Yeti, Carr pushes the limits of extreme skiing with awe-inspiring cliff drops, freeski competition podiums and visibility in major ski films. Carr is an active member on Suunto’s online … Continue reading Suunto Signs Utah Skier Julian Carr to Athlete Roster