McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) this week the winners of the 2010 SIA U.S. SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. Now in its fifth year, this award recognizes sales reps in the ski and snowboard industry who have successfully cultivated and furthered relationships with the retailer to increase sales of snow sports … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Equipment Reps Honored
Salzburg, Austria – Austrian snowboarding sensation Stephan Gimpl, four times the World Cup Big Air champion, has announced his retirement from the World Cup Circuit that starts this Saturday in London.nThe Salzburg native has told the Austrian Press Agency that he will now devote his attention to a film and photography career, as well as … Continue reading Gimpl Drops Out of Snowboard World Cup
Toronto, Canada – The Canadian Alpine Ski Team for the 2011 FIS World Cup ski racing season and the 2011 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships was named today by Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto.nThe 25-member team, led by 19 Olympians including reigning overall super-G Crystal Globe winner Erik Guay, of … Continue reading Guay, Osborne-Paradis and Janyk to Lead Canadian Alpine Ski Team This Season
Toronto, Canada – Canadian alpine ski racer Larisa Yurkiw is hoping that she can inspire young skiers with more than just her performance on the World Cup slopes.nYurkiw, a FIS World Junior Championships medalist and two-time GMC Canadian champion from Owen Sound, Ontario, is working to return to snow after a crash during a World … Continue reading Canadian Alpine Ski Racer Larisa Yurkiw Inspiring Others While Rehabbing Knee
Lexington, MA – Like many of us, MIT graduate Frank Lo lives to ski, always looking for the biggest mountains to descend. He’s been frustrated, however, by misleading statistics touted by the marketing departments of ski resorts around the world. “For example, I hate to pick out Whistler specifically because I’ve been there and it … Continue reading What’s That Ski Area’s True Vertical?
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) on Thursday announced that veteran fundraiser Karen Sendelback has been named to the new position as Director of Development for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. USSA Vice President, Foundation Trace Worthington named Sendelback to the new post where she will have a … Continue reading Sendelback Named U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation Director of Development
Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort President Bob Bonar announced today that Dave Fields has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Resort Operations. Fields’ new position will provide greater oversight in the day-to-day operations of the resort and help sharpen Snowbird’s focus on customer service.n“In Dave’s 11 years at Snowbird, … Continue reading Dave Fields Named VP of Resort Operations at Snowbird