Sierra Nevada, Spain – The 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships kicked off last week with men’s and women’s mogul competitions under abundant sunshine in Sierra Nevada. Spring had already arrived in Sierra Nevada, bringing with it plenty of sunshine to soften up the Le Visera moguls course. Opening the schedule on Wednesday, Japan’s Ikuma … Continue reading World Championships Moguls Results
North Conway, NH – Spectators are invited to attend the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup at Mount Cranmore on Saturday, beginning with the Opening Ceremony at 9:15 a.m. The benefit event for the New England Ski Museum honors Hannes Schneider, the mountain resort industry pioneer who operated the ski school at Cranmore from 1939 to 1955. Cranmore’s founding … Continue reading Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race This Weekend
Lahti, Finland – Baby Breck sat in his stroller, eyes attentive to the buzz of activity around him. Grandpa was at his side but he was waiting for his mom. It had been a long day. Darkness had descended on the wax cabins outside Finland’s Lahti Stadium. The hustle and bustle of two hours earlier had … Continue reading Behind the Gold: It’s About Motherhood
Franconia, NH – The top college athletes from 17 schools across the country have arrived at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire for the NCAA Alpine Skiing Championships taking place today through Friday. A total of 32 of the best men and women skiers from eastern colleges and 36 of the best men and women from western colleges … Continue reading NCAA Alpine Skiing Championships at Cannon This Week
Sierra Nevada, Spain – The 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships got underway today in Sierra Nevada, Spain, with the Opening Ceremony at the Granada Convention Centre. It will be a World Championship of huge proportions with 25 Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard medal events planned during the 13 days of competition. “Sierra Nevada and … Continue reading 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championship Starts Today
Sierra Nevada, Spain – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has announced the team of 16 moguls and aerials athletes that will represent the USA at the 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The largest international competition outside of the Olympics, the World Championships will bring the best freestyle, … Continue reading U.S. Names 2017 Freestyle World Championships Team
Vail, CO – American snowboarders dominated the Burton US Open halfpipe event in Vail on Saturday, scoring five of six podium spots. Shaun White and Chloe Kim each took their second-consecutive US Open titles, while Elena Hight was second for the women and Maddie Mastro and Chase Josey were third for the women and men, respectively. Scotty James … Continue reading Americans Dominate US Open Halfpipe
