Louisville, KY – Olympic ski racing champion Bode Miller was in attendance last weekend as Super Saver streaked to victory during a muddy running of the 136th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.nA 13-year veteran of the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup tour, Miller has become a mainstay at the Derby, thanks to friend … Continue reading Ski Racer Bode Miller On Hand for 136th Kentucky Derby
Montreal, Canada – Para-alpine ski racer Lauren Woolstencroft late last month introduced Peter Lougheed and Anne Letheren at the Canadian Olympic Committee Hall of Fame Gala in Montreal, continuing a series of unique public appearances for Woolstencroft since her remarkable performance at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in March.nWoolstencroft, who won five gold medals to … Continue reading Canadian Para-Alpine Skier Lauren Woolstencroft Adjusting to New-Found Fame
Calgary, Canada – Canadian Pacific Railway Limited is extending its support of the Canadian national alpine ski team and World Cup ski races in Canada, the governing body for ski racing announced this week.nA longtime partner of Canada’s Alpine Ski Teams, Canadian Pacific (CP) has been a Summit Level sponsor since 2008. CP is also … Continue reading Railway to Support Canadian Alpine Ski Teams Beyond 2010
Orlando, FL – The journey of the 17 U.S. skiers and snowboarders who won Olympic medals in Vancouver was long, starting at their local resorts. Olympic champion Hannah Kearney, who grew up skiing at New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley, has brought her gold medal to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) convention in Orlando to say, … Continue reading Olympic Gold Medalist Skier Says Thanks
Whistler (BC), Canada – It’s ironic, but true: the Canadian National Aerial team doesn’t have enough time to ski. That’s the conclusion of Coach Nicolas Fontaine, who is trying to improve his team’s competitive results with a two-week ski camp here in Whistler this spring.n“We have a great program for acrobatic and physical training,” said … Continue reading Canadian Aerials Squad Taking Ski Lessons in B.C.
Whistler (BC), Canada – Alexandre Bilodeau, the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal at home, will help coach ski camps at Whistler Blackcomb this summer.nMomentum Ski Camps will feature Bilodeau amongst its roster of coaches, many of whom began their professional ski careers as Momentum campers. “Every year we get to see that … Continue reading Olympic Gold Medalist Alex Bilodeau to Coach Moguls Skiing Camp at Whistler
Park City, UT – After two podiums at the FIS Spring Series at Mission Ridge, Wash., including a slalom win to close the event, Dartmouth alum and former NCAA slalom champion Paul McDonald today announced his retirement from ski racing following four seasons with the U.S. Alpine Ski Team.n”It was incredible to be a part … Continue reading Paul McDonald Retires from U.S. Alpine Ski Team