Ski Federation
How one organization is allowing disabled skiers to hit the slopes The STRIDE organization held a ski competition in Massachusetts that was open to all kids and adults with disabilities. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports on how those who are physically or visually impaired have been preparing to compete. STRIDE’s Great Race, a competitive Adaptive […]
Lost Sports of the Winter Olympics: Speed skiers burning snow and skin By Jack Bantock, CNN January 20, 2022 (CNN)At the now infamous Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in December, eventual race and championship winner Max Verstappen set the fastest lap with an average speed of 220.8 kilometers per hour (about 137.2 mph). Granted, brakes and turns will […]
US men get short end of stick as Olympic qualification concludes By Edie Thys Morgan January 18th, 2022 With the conclusion of the Olympic qualification period on Sunday, the reallocation process kicked into gear, bringing us closer to the final quota numbers awarded to each nation. As explained in an earlier piece by Ski Racing Media, the process […]
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nominates Cross Country Team Roster For Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from February 4-19, 2022. Nominations are to be confirmed by the United States Olympic & […]
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nominates Alpine Team Roster For Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 By U.S. Ski & Snowboard January, 21 2022 U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Alpine Team that will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Nominations are to be confirmed by the […]
Can the Alpine Combined be Saved? By Brian Pinelli September 28, 2021 oticeably absent from this year’s World Cup calendar, lost among 75 men’s and women’s races, is the alpine combined, leaving many perplexed about the future of the historic event. For ski racing purists, it is an alarming omission. FIS men’s race director Markus Waldner […]
Sophie Goldschmidt Appointed as U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO By U.S. Ski & Snowboard September, 27 2021 U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the appointment of Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s next President and CEO. Goldschmidt will officially begin on October 18th, taking over from current President and CEO Tiger Shaw. Goldschmidt will […]
US Ski & Snowboard Unveils Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan SnowBrains | July 16, 2021 | U.S. Ski & Snowboard yesterday announced the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan. Related: Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO Addresses Current Racial Unrest | Admits Personal Failings in Addressing ‘Overwhelmingly White’ Sport The objective of the three-year action plan is […]
IOC approves ski mountaineering for 2026 Winter Games Reuters July 20, 2021 TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) – The sport of ski mountaineering has been included in the programme for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy’s Milan and Cortina D’Ampezzo following approval by the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The sport, which combines ascents and descents […]
Arielle Gold Announces Retirement After Fabled Career By Gabby Tachis July, 6 2021 2018 Olympic bronze medalist and five-time X Games medalist Arielle Gold has announced her retirement from competitive halfpipe snowboarding. The retirement comes after nine years on the U.S. Snowboard Pro Halfpipe Team and two years on the Rookie Team. Reflecting on her […]
US Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Tiger Shaw to step down after Beijing 2022 By Geoff Mintz March 17, 2021 U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the pending resignation of its President and CEO Tiger Shaw effective March 1, 2022 following the Beijing Winter Olympics. Shaw will be named CEO emeritus upon his resignation […]
Shiffrin Grabs Emotional Win in Courchevel By Courtney Harkins December, 14 2020 On a stunning day in Courchevel, France, Mikaela Shiffrin made her triumphant and emotional return to the top step on the podium in a FIS World Cup. Young gun AJ Hurt took home her first World Cup giant slalom points, and top-20, in 18th […]
