Lakewood, CO – Ski resorts across the U.S. are purchasing green power to offset their electrical energy use. As part of the industry’s Keep Winter Cool program to combat global warming, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has encouraged all of its members to buy green power. Green power is generated from renewable and nonpolluting … Continue reading 45 Ski Resorts in 14 States Currently Buying Green Energy
Dubai, UAE – A year has now passed since the first indoor skiing facility in the Middle East opened in Dubai. If you want to spend the morning on a beach and afternoon on the slopes, Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai is celebrating its first year of operation at the Mall of the Emirates. (photo: Ski … Continue reading Dubai Celebrates a Year of Skiing
Toronto, Canada – The Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show, which starts Thursday, presents an opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to meet 200 exhibitors at one of the largest snow shows in North America. n More than 30,000 visitors will be treated to winter bargains, with special deals on skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, goggles, … Continue reading Toronto Ski Show Gets Underway This Week
W. Lebanon, NH – Ski and boot manufacturer and distributor Nordica USA has announced the signing of freeskier Rory Bushfield to the Nordica Supercharger Team. Bushfield, 23 years old and a native of Alberta, Canada who now lives in Squamish, B.C. is regarded as one of the innovative talents in the freeskiing movement. n “We … Continue reading Bushfield Joins Nordica’s Supercharger Ski Team
Copper Mountain, CO – Colorado’s Copper Mountain ski and snowboard resort will launch its 2006-07 winter season with a weekend-long party. n Colorado’s Copper Mountain has scheduled a line-up of festivities to celebrate the opening weekend of its 2006-07 ski and snowboard season.(photo: FTO/Marc Guido) The “Lift Off” opening weekend, Nov. 3 to 5, will … Continue reading Copper Ski Season to ‘Lift Off’ with Party
Lake Placid, NY – Two-time Olympian Clint Jones (Steamboat Springs, CO) easily made it two ski jumping SuperTour victories in a row Saturday, winning on the 100-meter hill at the Olympic Jumping Complex by 43 points. Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) won the women’s event by nearly 25 points. n “It went pretty well – … Continue reading Jones, Jerome Breeze to SuperTour Ski Jumping Wins
Frisco, CO – All movements require a structural base in order to generate and absorb force. This is what we call posture. Since posture is the point at which movement begins and ends, movements that begin in less-than-optimal posture may have a less-than-optimal ending. On the ski slopes, this may translate into injury. Although you … Continue reading Posture and Balance for Skiers