U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce that alpine great Lindsey Vonn will rejoin the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Vonn’s decision to try and return to ski racing comes after careful consideration following successful knee surgery earlier this year. She has been able to get back to training and test her knee over the past couple of months and will be continuing her progression with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in Colorado and beyond,...
Today, Snowbasin Resort and Mammut announce an exciting new multi-year partnership to provide uniforms, outerwear, and safety equipment for the world class ski resort. This collaboration delivers premium gear to protect and enhance the employee experience and also provides further retail options for guests, with new Mammut outerwear and equipment available in the Grizzly Center retail shop. “We’re ecstatic to announce our partnership with Mammut, a brand that shares our commitment to safety and excellence...
Hello XC Skiers! Join us for the 2024 West Yellowstone Ski Festival and Clinics. Fall season is around the corner which means the West Yellowstone Ski Festival and Clinics will be here before you know it. This year’s festival takes place November 26th – November 30th, 2024 with clinics starting on Tuesday November 26th. Check out schedule details here. West Yellowstone Ski Festival and Clinics are excited and proud to announce that Todd Eastman had joined Jack...
For competitive skiers April is a month to take a vacation, let their bodies and minds recover and catch-up on other parts of life. But tomorrow is May 1st, which classically marks the beginning of the next season. However, this doesn’t mean you need to go searching for snow, there are lots of actives you can participate in to ease back into a routine so 2024/25 will be your best ski season ever. Cross-training for...
Okay, you had a great winter of alpine skiing, but you want next season to be even better! Off-season strength training for alpine skiers should focus on developing strength, power, agility, and endurance, while also addressing any weaknesses or imbalances in the body. Here are some key exercises and training principles: Compound Lifts: Include exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and variations thereof to target major muscle groups in the legs, hips, and lower back. These...
First and second places in the two Super-G races in Kvitfjell see Lara Gut-Behrami further extend her lead in the overall World Cup and the Super-G discipline. The HEAD Worldcup Rebels celebrate a double victory on Saturday with Lara Gut-Behrami and Cornelia Hütter. In Aspen, Atle Lie McGrath finishes third on Friday, returning to the Giant Slalom podium for the first time in more than three years. “If you can bag points the way Lara...
While some individuals may see winter as a period for rest, it is important to note that this time of year is the most demanding and active for several sportspeople and sports enthusiasts. The popularity of winter sports may vary according to several variables, including the host nation, media coverage, and the regional appeal of certain sports. Skiing and snowboarding are very popular winter sports in the United States. The average number of skiers...
New Partnership with Snow Angel Foundation Focuses on Collision Avoidance This month ski areas across Vermont are participating in National Safety Awareness Month, promoted by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). While Vermont’s ski areas remain focused on the safety of guests and employees every day, the goal of the annual month-long initiative is to remind skiers and snowboarders of the important role they play in mountain safety. The dynamic nature of snow sports is...
While South America is not as well-known for skiing as some other regions, there are still some excellent options for ski trips in the southern part of the continent. Here are a few popular destinations: Argentina: Cerro Catedral (Catedral Alta Patagonia): Located near the town of San Carlos de Bariloche in the Argentine Andes, Cerro Catedral is one of the largest and most popular ski resorts in South America. It offers a variety of slopes...
New Hampshire’s ski areas are open for the holiday week, many with top-to-bottom trails available for skiers and riders. While recent rain has resulted in a temporary pause in snowmaking, ski area snowmaking teams took advantage of early season cold weather and the cold temperatures experienced mid-week before the holidays to make as much snow as possible to cover trails and ensure a good skiing surface for guests. “With colder nighttime temperatures and the potential...
