Schweitzer Adds New Downhill Race Course and Terrain Park

Sandpoint, ID – Schweitzer Mountain Resort has spent over a million dollars this summer and fall cutting a new F.I.S. homologated downhill course, building a new progression terrain park and a new sun deck outside of Taps Lounge, and more. Schweitzer’s new downhill course is located on Stella. Crews widened the Shortcut trail to 30 … Continue reading Schweitzer Adds New Downhill Race Course and Terrain Park

The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2014 Schedule

Salt Lake City, UT – On the eve of a historic year for freeskiing, The North Face has announced the fourth season of its Park and Pipe Open Series (PPOS). The series will feature three stops during the 2013-14 winter including halfpipe at Copper Mountain, Colo. (Dec. 6-8), halfpipe and slopestyle at Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., … Continue reading The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2014 Schedule

Vermont Ski Museum to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame

Stratton Mountain, VT – The Vermont Ski and Museum Hall of Fame in Stowe will add five honorees to its roster when it inducts the class of 2013 at a ceremony to be held in Stratton Mountain on Oct. 26. Tickets to the gala are now available through the Museum’s website, www.vtssm.com. for … Continue … Continue reading Vermont Ski Museum to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame

Gordini Names New VP of Sales and Marketing

Burlington, VT – Gordini this week announced the appointment of Mike Fowler as the ski glove and goggle brand’s vice president of sales and marketing. Fowler will oversee the brands’ internal and external sales teams for Gordini, DROP, licensed product and private label businesses, inclusive of all marketing efforts, trade shows and product merchandising. He … Continue reading Gordini Names New VP of Sales and Marketing

Snowboard Pros Crowned at Bear Mountain’s 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails

Big Bear Lake, CA – Over 40 top international snowboarders competed in the 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails on Saturday at Southern California’s Bear Mountain. At stake: bragging rights, and $15,000-worth of cash prizes. The men’s first place winner, Tommy Gesme, took home top honors and $10,000. Dillon Ojo finished second and took home $2,500, followed by … Continue reading Snowboard Pros Crowned at Bear Mountain’s 10th Annual Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails

Dew Tour Added as Fifth 2014 Olympic Selection Event for Freeskiing and Snowboarding

Breckenridge, CO – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced a unique partnership with Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, to sanction its Dec. 12-15 Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships at Breckenridge, Colo., as a USSA event. The event, along with the four-stop Sprint U.S. Grand Prix will determine the athletes … Continue reading Dew Tour Added as Fifth 2014 Olympic Selection Event for Freeskiing and Snowboarding

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