Incline Village, NV – There are people with whom you cross paths in life who have a big spirit. Something about them is just, well… different. U.S. Ski Team member and 2014 NorAm slalom champion Lila Lapanja, of Incline Village, is one of these people, an amalgam of balanced intensity, grace, flow and a little bit of mystery emanate … Continue reading Lila Lapanja: What Makes A Champion
Zurich, Switzerland – World Cup Alpine ski racing hasn’t been contested on the U.S. East Coast since Waterville Valley in 1993, but that’s not dissuading the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) from proposing a visit to Killington, Vt., next Thanksgiving. The USSA is proposing a Killington World Cup during meetings of the International Ski Federation (FIS) … Continue reading World Cup Ski Race Proposed for Killington
Québec City (QC), Canada – After 16 years as a stop on the FIS Snowboard World Cup, Québec’s annual Jamboree is undergoing a makeover this winter.The organizers of the event have decided to focus on the urban appeal of the sport by hosting the entire event in downtown Québec. Running from February 12 to 14, 2016 at Québec City’s Îlot Fleurie, … Continue reading Quebec’s Snowboard World Cup Jamboree Goes Urban
Pitztal, Austria – Barely over three weeks from the World Cup ski racing season opener in Soelden, a nagging knee injury has reportedly pulled reigning World Cup overall champion Anna Fenninger of Austria from pre-season training. News reports indicate that Fenninger, 26, is suffering from persistent knee issues. The Austrian Ski Team, which is training on the country’s Pitztal … Continue reading Reports: Knee Injury Halts Training for World Cup Champion Fenninger
Aspen, CO – The Audi FIS Alpine World Cup at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational will kick off the Aspen Snowmass opening weekend November 28-29. The greatest female racers in the world take to Aspen’s world renowned racing venue as spectators are invited to the base of Lift 1A for prime viewing. Snowmass and Aspen Mountain … Continue reading Annual Winternational to Kick Off Ski Season in Aspen
Boston, MA – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), along with Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Fenway Sports Management (FSM), today announced that Red Sox baseball’s Fenway Park will host a big air snowboarding and freeskiing U.S. Grand Prix tour event on February 11-12, 2016. The Big Air at Fenway will feature a 140-foot … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Big Air Coming to Fenway
Park City, UT – Following a decision by Women’s Ski Jumping USA (WSJ-USA) to focus more on its Fly Girls development program, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) will take on an expanded role in managing women’s elite ski jumping starting this fall, both organizations announced on Monday. Program elements for the elite team will … Continue reading USSA Increases Role in Women’s Ski Jumping
