Lake Placid, NY – The Lake Placid 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Museum has added another piece to its collection of artifacts from last February’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada: Andrew Weibrecht’s men’s super G bronze medal.n“The medal was turned over for display and for safe keeping between appearances,” noted museum curator Liz … Continue reading Olympic Skier Andrew Weibrecht’s Bronze Medal On Display in Lake Placid→
Lolo, MT – Even though it’s June, skiers and riders must still practice safe backcountry travel. That’s the lesson to be learned from an announcement from the Missolua County, Montana Coroner’s office, which announced that a backcountry skier died in a slide on Lolo Peak last Tuesday.nThe body of 37-year-old Chris Spurgeon of Missoula was … Continue reading Montana Skier Dies in Avalanche→
Truckee, CA – Staffers at Boreal Mountain Resort have announced that the ski resort near Truckee in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains will reopen for a weekend of skiing and riding July 11-12.nFrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, Boreal’s Castle Peak Quad will spin, giving to access to a plethora of park features. Lift … Continue reading California’s Boreal to Reopen for Skiing and Snowboarding July 10-11→
Denver, CO – The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame announced six new inductees at the Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) Double Diamond Awards Dinner on June 10 in Denver.nThe six new members — Horst Abraham, Jake Burton Carpenter, Ernst Constam, Harry Frampton, Trygve Myhren, and Sandy Treat — will join a prestigious group … Continue reading Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductees Announced→
Wanaka, New Zealand – New Zealand’s Treble Cone ski area is supporting four young skiers and snowboarders on their quest to make an impression on the world stage of competitive snow sports.nMembers of the TC Team benefit not only from free skiing at Treble Cone, but also receive media support to help them grow their … Continue reading Treble Cone Supports New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Talent→
Vancouver (BC), Canada – The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association this week announced recipients of its 2009-2010 Canada Post Athlete Awards, based on their performance over the course of the entire competitive season. This year’s Canada Post Athlete of the Year is Jenn Heil, and Canada Post Rookie of the Year is Mikael Kingsbury.nHeil, who hails … Continue reading Canadian Freestyle Ski Association Honors Its Own→
