Mammoth Lakes, CA – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has now confirmed the addition of new Olympic snowboarding qualifiers to replace the canceled events from last weekend. The International Ski Federation on Tuesday stated that an appeal to the decision to cancel the snowboarding halfpipe and slopestyle competitions due to snow and low visibility … Continue reading Olympic Qualifiers Shift to Mammoth
South Lake Tahoe, CA – The cards were dealt, the bets were placed and the top three snowboarders took home the jackpot. Chas Guldemond, Gjermund Braaten and Eric Willett, the three podium winners from the inaugural Heavenly High Roller Hold ‘Em, will return to the competition on Saturday, April 5, 2014, to defend their titles. … Continue reading Three Top Snowboarders to Participate in Heavenly’s High Roller Hold ‘Em
Denver, CO – Festivities are planned across Colorado at the end of this month to ring in the New Year both at ski resorts and in many of the state’s cities and towns. If you’re headed to Colorado to ski through the holidays, here’s a sampling of special events from illuminating torchlight parades to dazzling … Continue reading Ring In the New Year Across Colorado
Beijing, China – Now a staple in any up-and-coming contest rider’s resume, the Red Bull Nanshan Open’s 12th year is all about continuing what it does best. After last year’s successful introduction of a Womens division, 2014 sees the World Snowboard Tour 5 Star Event extend this field from five to 12 riders and their … Continue reading Red Bull Nanshan Open Returns Bigger, Badder and Girlier Than Ever
Copper Mountain, CO – Jackie Wiles, of Aurora, Ore., and Squaw Valley’s Bryce Bennett claimed the U.S Alpine Championships downhill titles during a chilly Tuesday at U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain. It was the second straight U.S. downhill gold for Wiles, who nearly scored Audi FIS Alpine World Cup points last weekend … Continue reading Wiles and Bennett Win U.S. Downhill Titles
Lausanne, Switzerland – With the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding continuing its upward trajectory, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) has confirmed Swatch as its title partner for three more years, from 2015 through to 2017. Swatch has a long history of involvement in the Freeride World Tour, and Tuesday’s announcement signals a bright future … Continue reading Swatch Sponsors Freeride World Tour for Another Three Years
Camden, ME – Skiers visiting Maine’s Camden Snow Bowl this February will have a unique and exciting off-slope diversion to keep them entertained. The 2014 U.S. National Toboggan Championships are now less than two cold months away, and registration is open for the event scheduled for Feb. 7, 8 and 9 in Camden. The competition … Continue reading Registration Now Open for Camden Snow Bowl’s 24th Toboggan National Championships
