Calgary (AB), Canada – U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park. Germany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
U.S. women ski jumpers grabbed two more Continental Cup top-5 finishes and four other top-10s as the tour finished its annual visit to North America with a lightning-interrupted night competition and then an afternoon competition the next day at Canada Olympic Park.nGermany’s Juliane Seyfahrt made it four straight victories, adding two wins on the 95-meter … Continue reading Women’s Ski Jumping Continues in Calgary
Whistler (BC), Canada – The Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival is entering a new chapter of ownership and production with the announcement that Tourism Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb have purchased the 25% ownership stake held by event founder Doug Perry. The transaction was concluded this past Friday. As announced earlier this year, Perry is … Continue reading New Chapter for Whistler Ski Festival
Las Leñas, Argentina – Las Leñas is the largest but perhaps most controversial ski area in the Southern Hemisphere. Advocates compare its scale to Vail and Snowbird combined, though the long and steep off-piste terrain is perhaps more analogous to low density European areas like Alagna or La Grave. Detractors point out that … Continue … Continue reading Las Leñas: A Ski Resort Guide
Government Camp, OR – The hazy, hot and humid days of summer are here, and there are many ways to cool off. You could head to the mountains to camp in cooler and drier air. Maybe you’ll venture to the beach for a dip in the ocean, or hang out by the pool … Continue … Continue reading Beat the Heat: Summer Skiing on Oregon’s Mount Hood
Wanaka, New Zealand – Treble Cone Ski Area in Wanaka yesterday announced plans for a new gondola to provide access from the valley floor to the alpine ski and snowboard resort. A resource consent application has recently been lodged to provide for the ski lift link and its associated buildings.
Eagan, MN – Three-time Olympian and six-time World Cup slalom winner Kristina Koznick (Eagan, MN) has announced her retirement after more than a decade of World Cup ski racing.nKoznick, 30, ends her career as one of the most successful American female ski racers of all time – third in number of victories behind Tamara McKinney … Continue reading Koznick Retires from Ski Racing