Weibrecht Sweeps SG, Super Combined Ski Races in BC

Invermere (BC), Canada – The U.S. Ski Team’s Andrew Weibrecht (Lake Placid, NY) won two NorAm Cup race Wednesday, capturing a super G in the morning and a super combined event later that afternoon as U.S. skiers took five of six possible podium spots in the two races. The lone non-U.S. podium spot went to … Continue reading Weibrecht Sweeps SG, Super Combined Ski Races in BC

Canadian Ski Racer Guay Likely Out for Season

Val Gardena, Italy – Canadian Alpine Ski Team athlete Stefan Guay (Mont-Tremblant, QC) sustained an injury to his right knee Wednesday morning in Val Gardena while preparing for the upcoming World Cup speed races there. The injury is likely to sideline Guay for the remainder of the World Cup ski season. n“The initial and partial … Continue reading Canadian Ski Racer Guay Likely Out for Season

FIS Cancels World Cup Moguls Skiing in France

La Plagne, France – Continued warm weather in France has prompted the Internal Ski Federation (FIS) to cancel the World Cup Dual Moguls event scheduled for December 20th in La Plagne. FIS will attempt to make the event up later in the year, the organization announced Wednesday.nThis means that the Canada Post Freestyle Ski Grand … Continue reading FIS Cancels World Cup Moguls Skiing in France

Yet Another World Cup Ski Race Cancelled

Megève, France – The women’s World Cup Slalom scheduled in the French ski resort of Megève on December 20th has been cancelled due to lack of snow. It’s the latest casualty in a warm, snowless early winter season at ski and snowboard resorts across Europe. nThe International Ski Federation (FIS) has yet to announce whether … Continue reading Yet Another World Cup Ski Race Cancelled

Dal Balcon, Flander Celebrate First World Cup Snowboarding Wins

San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy – The second Parallel Giant Slalom of the NOKIA Snowboard FIS World Cup 2006/2007 ended with two first-time winners on Kronplatz Wednesday. nOn the women’s side, Italian Isabella Dal Balcon secured her career’s first-ever World Cup triumph with an easy victory over Ekatarina Tudigescheva (RUS) in the ladies’ final. Isabella … Continue reading Dal Balcon, Flander Celebrate First World Cup Snowboarding Wins

W.V. Ski Resort Debuts Soaring Eagle Lodge

Snowshoe, WV – West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort broke ground on The Soaring Eagle Lodge in June of 2005, and within 18 months the Lodge has risen to become the ski and snowboard resort’s newest lodging property. The Lodge has opened its doors and has begun accepting reservations for the winter season. nGuests will find … Continue reading W.V. Ski Resort Debuts Soaring Eagle Lodge

Breckenridge Ski Resort Highlights Pro-Am Freeride and JV Teams

Breckenridge, CO – Colorado’s Breckenridge ski and snowboard resort will play host to some of the world’s top snowboarders this week when the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix kicks off Thursday, and included within the ranks of some of the industry’s best are several members of the Breckenridge Freeride Team. The Freeride Team members … … Continue reading Breckenridge Ski Resort Highlights Pro-Am Freeride and JV Teams

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