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After challenging conditions postponed the start of the Argentinean Freeskiing Championships for a day, competitors welcomed the few inches of new snow and warmer temperatures by bringing forth a fantastic competition on Eduardo's-- the massive, 2,500-vertical-foot event venue at Las Lenas. Technic...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100828/Collinson-and-Diaz-win-Argentinean-Freeskiing-Championships

Ski and snowboard retail market up 4% this winter over prior season

McLean, VA - The final results are in for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season and the retail equipment and apparel market finished up 4% over last season in totals sales according to data released Wednesday by the trade association SnowSports Industries America (SIA). Snow sport retailers sold $2....

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100506/Ski-and-snowboard-retail-market-up-4-this-winter-over-prior-season

Results of The Great Ski Race

Adam Swank of Duluth, Minn., and Truckee's Ian Case were separated by only 16 seconds in a duel for first place Sunday in The Great Ski Race. Swank won the 30-kilometer cross country ski race from Tahoe City to Truckee in 1 hour, 11 minutes and 30 seconds. South Lake Tahoe's Alex Gignoux wasn't f...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100308/Results-of-The-Great-Ski-Race

Ski towns make list of best cities to raise an outdoor kid

With childhood obesity on the rise, it's more important than ever to raise our kids in an active, outdoor culture. Watching The Ski Channel all day is great, but you've gotta actually get out there yourself once in a while! If you're thinking of relocating to a place that might fit your outdoor lif...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100302/Ski-towns-make-list-of-best-cities-to-raise-an-outdoor-kid

US Ski and Snowboard Team lights up the Olympics at Opening Ceremonies

In the truest spirit of the Games, members of 2010 Olympic Ski and Snowboarding Team took a break from their individual goals to share pride for their country and respect for competitors in Friday night's opening ceremonies at BC Place. "You can always try to expect something like that, but you...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100213/US-Ski-and-Snowboard-Team-lights-up-the-Olympics-at-Opening-Ceremonies

Balloon boy dad Richard Heene begins jail sentence today

Fort Collins, Colorado resident Richard Heene, the father of famed "balloon boy" Falcon Heene, pleaded guilty to staging the incident as a hoax, and will begin his 90-day jail sentence today. To refresh the memories of those who had put this story out of their minds, back in October the world wat...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20100111/Balloon-boy-dad-Richard-Heene-begins-jail-sentence-today

Denver-based Icelantic climbing to the top of the snowsports industry

The story of Icelantic Boards is one that exemplifies the belief that the little guy can play with the big boys. The company, which was founded in 2005 in a garage in Evergreen, CO by 23-year old entrepreneur Ben Anderson, has five models of all-mountain skis on the market and signed on to be the ...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/gear/20100104/Denverbased-Icelantic-climbing-to-the-top-of-the-snowsports-industry

Balloon boy parents get jail time

Fort Collins, Colorado residents Richard and Mayumi Heene, the parents of balloon boy Falcon (click here to remind yourself of the story) appeared in a Colorado court today to be sentenced. On top of ponying up over 40 grand, they both will serve time in jail. Mayumi Heene will serve 20 days of ja...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20091223/Balloon-boy-parents-get-jail-time

Balloon Boy parents must pay large fine, will be sentenced tomorrow

You all remember the balloon boy don't you? You know, back in October when Fort Collins, Colorado residents Richard and Mayumi Heene pretended their son, Falcon, got caught in their man-made balloon and floated away? They were hoping to get a reality show out of it. Instead, they were slapped with ...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20091222/Balloon-Boy-parents-must-pay-large-fine-will-be-sentenced-tomorrow

Colorado towns consider moratorium on marijuana dispensaries

Apparently not following the lead of Breckenridge, several Colorado towns are set to debate whether or not to halt the establishment of new marijuana dispensaries throughout the state. Debates will pop up in several towns this week. Grand Juncion will debate the issue tonight, followed by Lovela...

URL: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20091116/Colorado-towns-consider-moratorium-on-marijuana-dispensaries

Collinson and Diaz win Argentinean Freeskiing Championships