Thursday, September 4, 2008
Regional Rep of the Year Awards have been named by US-based SnowSports Industries America (SIA). In its third year, this award recognizes those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationships with retail storefronts to help move winter sports products. SIA received nearly...
Thursday, September 4, 2008
For Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO), the best summer cross training happens in Minnesota, or at least on 200 acres of family land on Big Watab Lake, just northwest of Minneapolis. "It's like a big kids playground, we call it 'Camp Buzz' after Dad," said Schleper, who tuned up for the U.S. Alpine Ski Team August camp in...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The US Hall of Fame Weekend is set for September 19 21. Among those honored: Jake and Donna Burton Carpenter, Eric Bergoust, Mitch Cubberley, Tom Jacobs, Everett Kircher and Doug Lewis. The Hall of Fame is located in Ishpeming. Everyone is welcome. To order tickets go to www.skihall.com. Schedule of...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Whistlers Extremely Canadian gang Derek, Damian, Drew and Steve, all Ski Press ski testers are currently down in Las Lenas with a group of hardcore skiers. As you read, theyre shredding lines off the Marte Chair, sipping Argentinean wines and savouring the local flavour. Heres Dereks Blog We're just...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
For the first time in history, Taos Ski Valley will open to snowboarders for a full season, with opening day scheduled for November 27. Taos Ski Valley kicked off the announcement with a two-week long preview for snowboarders at the end of last years winter season. In preparation for the season, Taos Ski...
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The new Makboard is see-through and its 100 percent recyclable. Turned off by the waste created when a snowboard reaches the end of its useable lifespan, Lake Tahoe rider and inventor Bob Candler spent 15 years tinkering in his garage, perfecting a revolutionary snowboard. Made entirely of Makrolon a clear...
Monday, September 1, 2008
La Parva, Chile (Ski Press)-World Cup winner Marco Sullivan (Squaw Valley, CA) along with the rest of the U.S. Men's Alpine Speed Team mixed up their training schedule this summer with two shorter camps in Chile. The first two-week camp, packed with downhill, super G, giant slalom and powder skiing wrapped up last...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Win a Trip to the 2008 Birds of Prey St. Paul, Minn. (Ski Press)-Thinsulate(tm) Insulation is offering skiers a chance to win a trip to see the ultimate in performance - the 2008 Birds of Prey World Cup Ski Race at Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado. Consumer entries for the 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes will be...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Venture Announces Photo Contest Silverton, Colo. (Ski Press)-This winter, one lucky shutter bug will win a brand new Venture Snowboard. Will it be you? Venture Snowboards is sponsoring a season-long series of photo competitions with the theme "The Mountain Life." Anything goes - lifestyle, action, scenic,...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Denver, Colo. (Ski Press)-For the 2008-09 ski season, Colorado Ski Country USA resorts are investing millions in resort enhancements. The results will include acres of new terrain, several new chairlifts, numerous lodging rooms, massive snowmaking improvements, loads of new parking spots, some new restaurants, and a...
