Friday, September 12, 2008
More than 500 Salomon fans turned up Thursday at Montreals Club la Mouche to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 1080 skisthe skis many mark as the start of freeskiing. The event was part of IF3 action, a freeski film festival in Montreal until September 13th. JF Cusson, Mike Douglas and JP Auclair were there the...
Friday, September 12, 2008
New Zealand (Ski Press)-As the threat of global warming has skiers feeling like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, the demand for ethically-produced clothing is increasing rapidly. But while many companies pay lip service to the environment, Icebreaker CEO Jeremy Moon says sustainability has been a...
Friday, September 12, 2008
Durango, Colo. (Ski Press)-Durango Mountain Resort and Colorado Wild announced the approval of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Record of Decision on the resort Mountain Master Development Plan. Working together to ensure the resort mountain improvements meet the needs of locals and visiting...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Angel Fire Names Brunstad CEO Angel Fire, NM (Ski Press)-Angel Fire Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Brunstad to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Brunstad, who has been the resort Director of Development for the past year, will now take the helm of Angel Fire Resort four business...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
New Zealand (Ski Press)-Alpine racer Stacey Cook (Mammoth, CA) was certain she was knifing a turn while training in New Zealand. But, according to the constant beep in her ear, she was wrong. The U.S. Ski Team Sport Science department has been kicking out the jams, so to speak, during summer alpine training camps...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
North Woodstock, NH (Ski Press)-Every summer New Hampshire's ski areas roll up their sleeves, and get to work improving their resorts for guests. This past summer was no different with many improvements underway across the state. Following is a list of projects in the Granite State for the upcoming 2008-09 winter...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The DNA IF3 International Freeski Film Festival runs Thursday to Saturday in Montreal. Athletes attending include Tanner Hall, Simon Dumont, JF Cusson and Sammy Carlson. The fest features the work of filmmakers working to chronicle freeskiings evolution and talent through film. The film showcase and its...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Park City, Utah (Ski Press)-The U.S. Freestyle community experienced a devastating loss last weekend with the unexpected passing of up-and-coming aerialist Erica Knell, a 17-year-old resident of Park City, UT. Knell, who jumped with the USSA club FLY Freestyle and finished 7th at U.S. Championships last season,...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Schweitzer Jib Jam Set to Premiere Sandpoint, Idaho (Ski Press)-The Schweitzer Jib Jam world premier is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th at the Panida Theater. The ski movie, which was filmed this spring exclusively at Schweitzer, features some of the best freeride ski athletes in the world such as John...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Whistler Rolls Out the Ropes Whistler, BC (Ski Press)-The completion of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola ropework and the arrival of 28 Sky Cabins set the stage for what will be the biggest construction milestone of the lift installation the first Sky Cabin to cross the record-breaking 3 kilometre/1.88 mile, unsupported...
