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U.S. skier Nickerson wins ANC Giant Slalom, freeskier Olsson 3rd

Following up on the success of his recent NZ Continental Cup GS win, U.S. skier Warner Nickerson took top honors in today's ANC Giant Slalom at Coronet Peak with a time of 1:52.80. Behind Nickerson were a pair of Swedes, Tim Lindgren and Jon Olsson, who placed second and third respectively with ...

Freestyle ski stars of tomorrow welcome new moguls coach

The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team has a new addition heading into the 2010-11 winter season, with Harald Marbler being named moguls C team coach. The noted Austrian coach brings eight years of coaching experience at the World Cup level to the U.S. Ski Team. "Harald brings our staff to a new level with...

Men's U.S. Alpine Ski Team to return to NZ

With a highly successful three-week snow camp in the books, the men's U.S. Alpine Ski Team is already planning a return trip to New Zealand in September and early October. Traditionally the men's program has migrated to Portillo, Chile for its second camp. The women's team will stick to their Chile...

U.S. skiers dominate day one of FIS Air New Zealand Japanese Giant Slalom

U.S. skiers found themselves on top today during day one of the Air New Zealand Japanese FIS Southern Cup Giant Slalom race at Coronet Peak ski resort. Building off their recent success at Coronet Peak, Will Gregorak (USA) took top honors with fellow countrymen Warner Nickerson (USA) and David Chod...

London Calling: Freeze Festival returns with world's top skiers and snowboarders this October

Get ready to Freeze! London will again be transformed into the ultimate ski resort on October 29-31 when the Freeze Festival returns to bring the mountain, snow, music and authentic Alpine Atmosphere to the banks of the River Thames. Featured on the bill are some of the world's best skiers and snow...

Olympian Brigitte Acton retires from Canadian Ski Team, to wed Tampa Bay Lightning goalie

Two-time Olympian Brigitte Acton of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, is retiring from the Canadian Alpine Ski Team. Acton, who made her national team debut in 2003, was GMC Canadian slalom champion that same year and a medalist in super-G in 2003 and giant slalom in 2005 at the FIS Alpine World Junior Sk...

FIS Junior World Championships: U.S. Snowboard and Freestyle Team announced

The 2010 FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Championships are only days away with opening ceremonies Friday, August 20. As previously reported, the event, scheduled for August 21-31, will be held in the Southern Hemisphere's New Zealand. The Junior Worlds is the first time that snowboarding a...

Swedish ski superstar Jon Olsson chronicles Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn at NZ Cup Giant Slalom

Swedish freeskiing superstar and 2014 Olympic hopeful, Jon Olsson, is back on the grind trying to make good on his bet to earn an improbable spot on the Swedish Ski Team at the next Winter Games. Between competing in X Games, hosting his signature freestyle skiing event, or participating in heli pa...

Swix Sport acquires Toko to form ski wax collective

The Swiss Mammut Sports Group AG will sell the Toko brand, including all of its activities and products, to a new subsidiary of the Norwegian company Swix Sport AS, effective September 1, 2010. By taking this step, Mammut Sports Group AG is underlining its intention of focusing on the outdoor sp...

Canadian Ski Team begins New Zealand camps despite equipment loss in Heathrow fire

The Canadian Alpine Ski Teams officially kicked off training on snow for the 2010-11 season with camps in New Zealand to prepare for the start of the FIS World Cup season and the upcoming 2011 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The fully-equipped camp started on schedule despite a fire at Heath...