Quebec (QC), Canada – A new report issued by International Ski Federation (FIS) course designer Bernhard Russi on Monday has cast additional doubt on Quebec’s proposal to host an Olympic Winter Games.nRussi’s report indicates that ski facilities surrounding Quebec City aren’t up to the task of hosting an Olympic-caliber downhill. Similar criticisms resulted in the … Continue reading Ski Facility Shortcomings Deflate Quebec’s Olympic Bid
Vancouver (BC), Canada – Still suffering from post-2010 Olympic Winter Games withdrawal? Relief is close at hand, thanks to Tourism British Columbia’s BC Ski Games Contest that blends one lucky winner, seven friends and the choice of one of 13 British Columbia ski resorts. An added bonus? During one day of friendly competition, Olympic gold … Continue reading British Columbia Giving Away a Ski Vacation, Canadian Olympic Gold Medalists Included
Calgary (AB), Canada – Several Canadian Olympic alpine ski racers were in Calgary on Tuesday to launch the Bombardier Lake Louise Winterstart, as the world’s best Olympic alpine ski racers prepare to kick off the new Olympic cycle in Canada later this month with the opening speed races of the FIS World Cup season.nThe Bombardier … Continue reading Canada’s 2010 Olympic Skiers Ready to Return to Home Snow in Lake Louise
New York, NY – The athletes of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding have 21 reasons (medals), to celebrate the success of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. On Thursday, Nov. 4, 16 of those reasons will be on the red carpet with medals in town for the 43rd Annual New York Ski … Continue reading America’s Olympic Skiing and Snowboarding Medalists Heading to New York
Acapulco, Mexico – The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), meeting this week in this Mexican beach resort, indicated Monday that they need more time to consider adding Women’s Ski Jumping and ski halfpipe to the calendar for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games to be held in Sochi, Russia.nIOC President Jacques Rogge, who … Continue reading Olympic Committee Says They Need More Time to Consider Women’s Ski Jumping, Ski Halfpipe
Park City, UT – The next generation of U.S. Ski Team aerialists will get to learn from the best. Olympic gold medalist Eric Bergoust was named at the end of September as Freestyle Elite Aerials Assistant Coach, bringing ample amounts of experience as a coach and an elite athlete to the Team, having competed as … Continue reading Freestyle Skiing Olympic Champ Eric Bergoust Shifts Focus to Coaching
Whistler (BC), Canada – As the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler Blackcomb has unveiled its Olympic Legacy display at the Roundhouse Lodge on the ski resort’s Whistler Mountain. Whistler Blackcomb’s display showcases the successes of local Olympic and Paralympic winter athletes as well as highlights from the … Continue reading Whistler Blackcomb Unveils Olympic Legacy Display at Roundhouse Lodge