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FIS Confirms 2018-19 World Cup Calendar May 16, 2018 / By SR Staff FIS Congress is underway in Greece, and one of the first announcements was the confirmation of the 2018-19 World Cup calendar. The schedule is highlighted by the 2019 World Championships in Are, Sweden, from Feb. 5-17. The men and women each have two series in […]
Meet Kristoffer Turdell, the hardest working FWT champion you’ve never heard of May 16, 2018 by Jordan Grant-Krenz Kristoffer Turdell entered his very first Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) just three years ago. In 2018, he was crowned the Freeride World Tour (FWT) champion, and that’s not even the most impressive thing about Kristoffer’s lifestyle. While […]
Chloe Kim on Becoming the First Woman to Land a Frontside 1260 in the Halfpipe The Olympic Gold medalist weighs in on landing the never-been-done-before trick…and what’s next. May 18, 2018 By TransWorld SNOWboarding Not so long ago, a trick like this would have been filmed from multiple angles, the footage safely hidden away for months. Rumors […]
Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Renames Base Camp Program in Honor of Bob Beattie April 20, 2018 / By SR Staff In memory of Bob Beattie, Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club is changing the name of Base Camp, the club’s recreational learn-to-ski and snowboard program, back to the program’s original name: Aspen Supports Kids. Beattie, a […]
Jesse Hunt Returns to US Ski & Snowboard as Alpine Director April 18, 2018 / By SR Staff U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced that Jesse Hunt has returned to the organization as alpine director, a role he last held in 2009 after 16 years with the organization. Hunt takes up the role with immediate effect, returning to […]
April 15, 2018 Auf Wiedersehen, World Cup Stars By Gabbi Hall – Digital Content Editor After an exciting 2018 season, it’s time to say goodbye to a wave of World Cup stars retiring after the latest Olympic Games. This year’s graduating class includes World Cup winners, Olympic medalists and veterans who have been on the […]
ORDA lands $62.5M Legislature OKs governor’s proposal ahead of international competitions APR 4, 2018 GRIFFIN KELLY Staff Writer gkelly@adirondackdailyenterprise.com LAKE PLACID — Early Saturday morning, New York lawmakers approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to invest $62.5 million investment into this Olympic host’s winter sports venues. In his budget in January, Cuomo said the money would […]
Aspen skiing, broadcast legend Bob Beattie dies at age 85 Scott Condon April 2, 2018 Alpine skiing legend Bob Beattie, who had been dealing with various health ailments, died Sunday. He was 85. Beattie’s son Zeno said his father passed away on Easter at Zeno’s home in Fruita. Bob Beattie, who was living in Woody […]
Cries for Change in American Alpine Skiing By Marina Knight – Editor in Chief March 23, 2018 The 15th day of March lives in infamy as the Ides of March. It marks the historic day in Roman history when leader, Julius Caesar, was killed, changing the course of power and history in the ancient civilization. […]
It’s been an exciting World Cup season. From Soelden to Are, we’ve seen surprise wins and broken records. All the hard work culminated in crystal globes for a few deserving athletes. Meet the big winners of 2017-18. Women’s World Cup Overall Champion: Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) Women’s World Cup Downhill Champion: Sofia Goggia (ITA) Women’s World […]
Extending the Ski Racing Legacy in Idaho By Gabbi Hall – Digital Content Editor February 28, 2018 Gretchen Fraser became the first American skier to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing. In 1948 at historic St. Moritz, she represented not only the U.S., but also the ski area that raised her: Sun Valley. […]
Shiffrin Claims Second Consecutive Overall Title March 9, 2018 By Gabbi Hall – Digital Content Editor Coming into the final regular season World Cup races, Mikaela Shiffrin only needed to score 39 more World Cup points to secure her second consecutive overall title. She would have two opportunities to do it in the GS and […]
