Archive | October, 2008

SIA Launches New Paul Robbins Award for Journalism

Deadline Dec. 12

October 9, 2008 – The vibrant, exciting snow sports industry recently lost a dedicated and talented journalist – Paul Robbins. SIA, in partnership with NASJA (North American Snow Journalists Association), wants to recognize achievement … READ MORE →

APU Ski Team Takes Advantage of Early Snow

October 9, 2008 (Anchorage, AK) – The APU Ski team members were all smiles yesterday as they took advantage of a record early snow fall. The mountains surrounding the … READ MORE →

34th Annual Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour Set for Feb. 7/09

October 9, 2008 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – The 34th Annual Wells Fargo Boulder Mountain Tour will be held February 7,2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Sun Valley, Idaho. The 32km course is set from Galena … READ MORE →

Ski Utah Launches New Online Job Board

October 8, 2008 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – Ski Utah Ski Utah is pleased to announce the launch of a new online job board, SkiUtahJobs.com. Utah’s ski and snowboard industry hires approximately 18,000 employees … READ MORE →

Salomon’s Heel Toe Camber Improves Classic Skiing

October 8, 2008 – Salomon’s Heel Toe camber makes classic skiing enjoyable. In 2007, Salomon introduced a classic ski design that received worldwide acclaim due to its ingenious Heel Toe camber. The … READ MORE →

First Dusting of Snow in Canmore

October 8, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – Today in Canmore, locals woke to a light dusting of snow. Just under five centimeters fell over the course of the night and early morning. … READ MORE →

Twin Cities Traveling Ski Clinics with Johanna Winters and Caitlin Compton

October 8, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – CXC Elite Team athletes Johanna Winters and Caitlin Compton will be hosting a dryland traveling ski clinic on both the West and East side of the Twin … READ MORE →

NENSA Interview with USST Sprinter Andy Newell

October 7, 2008 (Lake Placid, NY) – The US Ski Team athlete’s training this week has been impressive. NENSA’s Janice Sibilia had a chance to sit down with USST member Andy Newell and speak … READ MORE →

Lappe Sawdust Run Results

October 7, 2008 – The Lappe Sawdust Run was a great success this year, with a record number of participants taking on the challenging course. The $500 cash prize that was offered … READ MORE →

Climb to the Castle Rollerski Report, Results, Photos

October 7, 2008 (Wilmington, NY) – A very unique event took place today at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY. A group of 80 cross-country skiers … READ MORE →

Alberta World Cup Academy Training Camp – Photo Diary

October 6, 2008 (Revelstoke, BC) – The Alberta World Cup Academy held their fall training camp in Revelstoke, BC from September 29 to … READ MORE →

MWSC News: Newsletter Facelift and Upcoming Events

October 6, 2008 (Caribou, ME) – After more than a year of providing consistent and timely information to outdoor-minded folks in Aroostook County and beyond, the Maine Winter Sports Center Email Update is getting a … READ MORE →

Skiing Underway in Fairbanks

October 6, 2008 (Fairbanks, AK) – Snow is on the ground in Fairbanks, Alaska and while some dread the arrival of the first early snowfall, skiers everywhere smile at the thought – … READ MORE →

BNS Announces New Personal and Group Training Programs

October 6, 2008 (Boulder, CO) – Boulder Nordic Sport is proud to announce new group training and personal coaching programs. The training group is run in the Boulder area on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from … READ MORE →

Lake Placid Camp Update – Snow in the Mountains

October 5, 2008 (Lake Placid, NY) – The Adirondacks received its first snowfall yesterday on the summit of Whiteface. It was business as usual though at … READ MORE →

We Come Together to Gather Stars

October 5, 2008 (Wenatchee, WA) – Sonic Youth’s on the radio. The song “Stones” plays. The melody, the pace, the ache and especially the line “we come together to gather stars” fills the void … READ MORE →

Canada’s de Leeuw 2nd, USA’s Johnson 3rd in Ski Jumping at Liberec

October 5, 2008 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – The U.S. Ski Jumping Team’s Alissa Johnson (Park City, UT) is making it a season to remember, landing on her second career podium jumping to third in a … READ MORE →

Schlierenzauer Takes 2008 FIS Ski Jump Grand Prix

October 5, 2008 (Liberec, Czech Republics) – Gregor Schlierenzauer crowned himself the king of the FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix 2008. The Austrian won the last competition in Liberec on Saturday October 4, and claimed … READ MORE →

Far West Training Camp Report from Virginia Lakes

October 4, 2008 – Even though the calendar says autumn, it was truly a summer-like feel to the final dry-land (hopefully!) … READ MORE →

NENSA Offers Masters Dryland Clinic – November 8-9

October 4, 2008 (Stowe, VT) – Join NENSA Staff for an overnight clinic to kick-off the ski season. The clinic will take place on the wooded trails of Trapp Family Lodge and nearby for … READ MORE →

USA’s Van 6th, Canada’s de Leeuw 9th in Liberec

October 4, 2008 (Park City, UT) – Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) led the U.S. Ski Jumping Team in a Continental Cup competition Friday, finishing sixth in Liberec, Czech Republic on the hill where in … READ MORE →

The Voting Continues – USA’s Lussi Still in the Running

October 4, 2008 (Park City, Utah) -It doesn’t matter if you’re from a red state or a blue state, this electoral season it’s a tight race for the Sports Illustrated for Kid’s cover contest. Every … READ MORE →

Banff Ski Runners Welcome Coach Tricia Wilson

October 4, 2008 (Canmore, AB) – The Banff Ski Runners (BSR) is very pleased to welcome Tricia Wilson to its coaching staff as part time coach with a focus on the youth program. Tricia, who … READ MORE →

Beyond 2010 – World Class Facility Opens In Victoria

October 3, 2008 (Victoria, BC) – A new, world-class sports and education centre in Victoria will help build a healthier nation and fuel Canada’s sport performance, thanks to a $24.5-million investment by the provincial government, … READ MORE →

CXC Announces a Series of Women’s Specific Clinics

October 3, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – The CXC Elite Team ladies, in conjunction with Ski and Tea, are proud to announce a series of women specific clinics in the Hayward area. Ski and Tea … READ MORE →

First Night in Liberec for U.S. Ski Jumpers

October 3, 2008 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – The U.S. Ski Jumping Team rolled in to Liberec, Czech Republic Thursday night and the athletes are already feeling the excitement in the air of a weekend of … READ MORE →

France to Bid for 2018 Olympics and FIS Meetings in Zurich

October 3, 2008 – France has confirmed its intentions to bid for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The French Olympic Committee informed last Wednesday that it will put forward one of three interested cities: … READ MORE →

NENSA Camp Kicks Off in Lake Placid

October 3, 2008 (Lake Placid, NY) – Half of the NENSA group arrived on Wednesday afternoon and the rest of the skiers will come in tonight. The OTC is full and a … READ MORE →

NYSEF Nordic’s 2nd Annual Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race – October 6

October 3, 2008 – NYSEF Nordic’s 2nd annual Climb to the Castle Rollerski race is on for Monday October 6. Get fired up to climb to the top of Whiteface Mountain, New York’s 5th … READ MORE →

New Program Helps Canadian Athlete Families Attend 2010 Olympics

October 2, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Families of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in the 2010 Winter Games will be able to watch the performances of their loved ones in person, instead of on … READ MORE →

Tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games on Sale this Friday

October 2, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – With just 497 days remaining until the Opening Ceremony of the XXI Olympic Winter Games, tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games go on sale to the Canadian … READ MORE →

Public Consultation by the SDRCC on the Revision of the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code

October 2, 2008 (Montréal, Québec) – The SDRCC is in the process of revising the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code (“the Code”). The SDRCC wishes to invite the sport community to take part in the … READ MORE →

FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping Finale in Liberec

October 2, 2008 (Liberec, Cze) – The 15th edition of the FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping will culminate this week in Klingenthal (Ger) and Liberec (Cze). On Friday, 3rd October, the day of … READ MORE →

Bjorn Daehlie at La Sgambeda 2008

October 1, 2008 (Livigno, SO) – Norway’s Bjorn Daehlie, the most famous and popular cross-county skiing champion of all time, will participate at La Sgambeda in Livigno. The race will be … READ MORE →

FIS Timeline of Skiing History Now Online

October 1, 2008 – A timeline of historical events from the world of skiing has now been published on the FIS web site under the address of history.fis-ski.com. This timeline represents the results of the … READ MORE →

2009 US Disabled XC Team Announced

October 1, 2008 (Park City, UT) – The 2009 U.S. Disabled Cross Country Team roster will feature the return of all six athletes from the previous season, including World Cup winner Chris Klebl (sit-ski; Heber … READ MORE →


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