TAKE 5 with U.S. Ski Team’s Katie Ryan
Youth sports provide a great avenue for your kids to build self-esteem and learn invaluable life lessons.They also provide an opportunity for parents and coaches to teach the importance of good...
View ArticleGolden Ski to Morse and Merryweather
FRANCONIA, NH (May 15) - The North American Snowsports Journalist Association East has named Sam Morse (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy) and Alice Merryweather (Hingham, MA;...
View ArticleWomen Score 2015 Spring Training Bonus
BEAVER CREEK, CO - Having the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in your backyard has its benefits. Just ask Olympic slalom gold medalist and World Champion Mikaela Shiffrin. The Eagle-Vail local...
View Article2015 Athlete Focus: Stacey Cook
STACEY COOK – Three-time OlympianAge - 29Hometown – Mammoth Mountain, CAClub – Mammoth Mountain Ski TeamSocial Media - staceycookusaStacey Cook knows what success feels like, and she likes it. After...
View ArticleSolid Spring Tech Camp at Loveland
Story courtesy of Ski Racing Magazine.LOVELAND, CO (May 28) - The U.S. women’s technical team ushered in the “summer season” last week, wrapping up a two-week slalom and GS camp at Loveland Ski Area in...
View ArticleFIS Approves Schleper to Race for Mexico
PARK CITY, UT (May 29) – Following a request from Mexico, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has approved Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola (Vail, CO) to compete under the Mexican flag for the upcoming...
View Article1986 Vail Win Makes History for Fletcher
When she crossed the finish line, her mind was racing. Starting number 30, she knew she had had a good run. She heard the crowd roaring. But she couldn’t see the scoreboard. Finally, someone shouted...
View ArticleStarting the Sportsmanship Conversation
The hyper-competitive youth sports environment has, in some cases, created a culture that has become accepting of poor sportsmanship. This culture of competition is putting the positive youth sports...
View ArticleAspen Awarded World Cup Finals
BARCELONA, Spain (June 6) – Aspen has been awarded one of the most prestigious events on the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup as site of the 2017 World Cup Finals. The longtime World Cup community was...
View ArticleMen's Tech Reboots at Mt. Hood
GOVERNMENT CAMP, OR (June 19) - The U.S. Alpine Ski Team men's technical program took it back to basics last week with athletes from across the country, working to elevate the nation's technical skiing...
View ArticleTAKE 5 with U.S. Ski Team’s Drew Duffy
It's exciting to watch our children excel at the sports they love. Working hard toward a personal best or perfecting a specific technique are critical to success, but let’s also remember that playing...
View ArticleNine U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Athletes Nominated for ESPY Awards
PARK CITY, UT (June 30) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association will be the most represented sports organization at the 2014 ESPY Awards with nine Olympic athletes nominated in five categories. Sochi...
View ArticleRaptor Downhill is the “Real Deal”
BEAVER CREEK, CO (July 7) – When Granite Stater Leanne Smith (N. Conway, NH) took her first lap on Raptor – the brand new Audi FIS Alpine World Cup women’s downhill and speed host for the 2015 World...
View ArticleJules’ Women’s Downhill Gold Medal Picks
She may be one of the top contenders for gold, but four-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso knows who her top competition will be come February. Check out her top picks to contend for the Raptor...
View ArticleTAKE 5 with U.S. Ski Team’s Andrew Weibrecht
When our youth athletes strive to achieve their personal best, victory is won on and off the hill. Encouraging our kids to set individual goals and focus on maximum personal effort benefits both the...
View ArticleStacey Cook Helps Promote Olympic Values at 54th IOA in Greece
Winning is important, but respect for diversity is the true meaning of the Olympic Games.That was the message at the 54th International Session of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) for Young...
View ArticleAthlete Spotlight: Laurenne Ross
A talented musician as well as a ski racer, Laurenne Ross is a four-discipline threat both on and off the snow with incredible talent on violin, piano, guitar and vocals. After a slower than normal...
View Article1989 Gold Caps McKinney Career
It seems ironic that a ski racer who won 18 slalom and giant slalom World Cups in her career would reach a penultimate gold medal by virtue of a single downhill finish. That was the story of Tamara...
View ArticleAccidents Happen. Call in Relief.
Brought to you by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports programLiberty Mutual Insurance understands the responsibility that comes with being a skiing parent. And we’re committed to helping...
View ArticleAthlete Q&A with Slalom Specialist Nolan Kasper
You were sick the last time you raced on Birds of Prey and finished just off the podium in fourth. What is it about racing on home snow that brings out great performances?The best part about racing in...
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