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Ski Channel comes to Comcast Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:18PMComcast on Demand is coming to Summit County Comcast customers who pay for standard packages or higher, and with it comes the Ski Channel. Comcast on Demand will be offered at the end of this year or early next, said Cindy Parsons, Comcast's vice president of public relations.
Wheelchair basketball Paralympians score with kids at Hall of Fame clinic Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 5:10PMSPRINGFIELD – So you think you can sit in a wheelchair, tip it to the left side, balance on one wheel and swish a basketball through a regulation-height hoop.
Nationals coming back to Winter Park Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 7:28PMSarah Schleper is just one of many local racers excited that the U.S. National Alpine Championships will be held in Winter Park next spring. The United States Skiing and Snowboarding Association announced late Tuesday that nationals were returning to Colorado for the first time since 1994.
Team Summit skiers, boarders have solid week Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 2:33PMRunning the gamut of events — from snowboarding to alpine skiing — some local Team Summit athletes had an impressive week of competition. In snowboarding, five Team Summit members earned podium spots in at least one event at a USASA slopestyle and halfpipe competition at Copper Mountain.
The wild world of adaptive sports Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 8:42AMLaurie Stephens savors her gold medal in Women's Downhill Sitting. “How's the course?” asks Mudflap, lift operator extraordinaire and congenial mountain host, cooking up brats and award-winning chili at the base of Tiehack during last week's IPC Alpine World Cup.
Skiing & Snowboarding Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:36PMDan Conway, who ran ski resorts for Vail Resorts, won his first ski trophy when he was 4 years old. In high school, he was a state champ, and as college racer, he was unbeaten
Ski Channel comes to Comcast Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:33PMComcast on Demand is coming to Summit County Comcast customers who pay for standard packages or higher, and with it comes the Ski Channel. Comcast on Demand will be offered at the end of this year or early next, said Cindy Parsons, Comcast's vice president of public relations.
Tree-top flyers at Zipperloaf Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:58PMCARRABASSETT VALLEY — A recreational trend that emerged from a technique first used by scientists to study the rain forest canopies of South America is catching on at ski resorts around the country, including Maine.
Afghan Climber Aims for Top of Everest Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:49PMNadjib Sirat is well aware of the risks he will face in climbing Mount Everest, but he says he is doing it for a cause.
Putting the 'fun' into fundraising Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:23PMTom Dacey of Wallingford performs Harry Chapin's Cats in the Cradle karaoke style while raising funds during the fifth annual Wallypalooza at Jake's in Wallingford July 25, 2010. All proceeds from Wallypalooza 2010 benefit Tri-Town Special Olympics.
Designing couple on the 'board' of new company Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:36AMBlair Butterworth and Jon Butler, both of Grand Haven, created a longboard manufacturing company a year ago. They build custom boards and sell apparel and board racks out of their home.
Olympics: Sunny Singapore heading for the snow slopes Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:17PMSINGAPORE: Tropical Singapore is on track to join the ranks of Winter Olympic nations as efforts to form a sporting authority here charge full steam ahead.
Chasing the gold Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:33PMTom and Sandy Lynum have chased the five rings four times. This year, they are at it again.
Cascade Cycling Classic Ready To Roll Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:41PMThe nation's longest-running elite stage race kicks off on Tuesday as 700 cyclists hit the streets of Bend.
Tennis Evangelist Bellamy Launches Ski Channel on Comcast Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:10PMTennis evangelist Steve Bellamy, founder of the Tennis Channel, has virtually disappeared from the tennis world since leaving the Tennis Channel to found The Ski Channel.
The Ski Channel Announces Long-Term Comcast On Demand Deal - Bringing Total Homes to 43MM Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:00AMLOS ANGELES----Steve Bellamy, Chairman and CEO of The Ski Channel television network , announced today that it has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Comcast that will provide the channel’s original programming, Warren Miller movies, Greg Stump films, destination travel, instructional videos and events to Comcast On Demand customers.
State may be first to require ski helmets for kids Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:25AMErin Ferguson When Jim Robertson, president of the Conejo Ski and Sports Club, hits the slopes, he likes to find out-of-the-way runs on the back side of the mountain, avoiding both trees and crowds. He doesn’t wear a helmet while skiing, but his grown children, who snowboard, have since they were young. Robertson said not wearing a helmet has not been an issue because of the runs he chooses. Now ...
Ski slope helmet law for kids advances Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:25PMStory on legislation to require those under 18 to wear helmets when skiing or snowboarding at California ski resorts. We talk to the president of the Conejo Ski Club.Sac intern Erin Ferguson
Nikki Stone: Organ Transplant that led to Olympic Dreams Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:45PMAfter my second Olympic Games, I was invited to visit several children's hospitals. I still remember my first tour of St. Jude Children's Research...
Chaos Headwear Partners With Windells Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6:51PMChaos is on top at Windells Summer Camp.
Alpine getaway guide Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 7:41PMWITH Australia's ski season officially starting on June 12, it's time to get organised and book an escape starting here, with these top tips.
WAJ honors 2009-10 athletes Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 1:55AMPictured are Windham-Ashland-Jewett’s sports awards athletes for the fall, winter and spring seasons at the school’s annual banquet Friday; front row, from left, Catherine Scahill, George W. Osborn Batting Award 2010, softball; Andrea Black, Coaches Award, cheerleading; Cira Conlin, Most Dedicated, cheerleading; AnnaMae Fingar, Most Dedicated, basketball; Jackie Maisonave, Offensive Award ...
Living on the North Shore: Letter from the editor Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 12:38AMIf you could create an ideal place to live it would look remarkably similar to Vancouver's North Shore. Beautiful beaches, towering forests, charming communities, beneficial businesses and homes of every shape and size; there is not much missing.
Ski to Sea Race kicks off early Sunday morning Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 5:12PMIt's an early morning Sunday, May 30, for the skiers, snowboarders, runners and road bikers com
Ski to Sea director leads race through significant change Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 6:17PMThings always seem to change with Ski to Sea, but one thing almost always remains the same - the pos
Amazing race for one, all Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 12:12AMWashington's Ski to Sea is a 90-mile, multi-sport adventure race that attracts all kinds of athletes, from Olympians to weekend warriors.
Boarder battle Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 9:40AMIt’s the newest sport to be elevated to the level of Olympic, but snowboard cross does not evoke the kind of laurel-laden dignity of its brethren events.
Indoor downhill skiing spot planned for North Miami Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 9:02AMIndoor downhill skiing spot planned for North Miami
Indoor skiing spot planned Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 8:27PMNorth Miami's former Superfund site has already been the Bermuda Triangle of failed dreams, but that isn't stopping another group of dreamers from trying again.
Paralympic athlete brings home gold, visits with President Obama Sunday, April 25, 2010 @ 2:31AMWASHINGTON — Coming off the win of four gold medals at the Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Farmington skier Alana Nichols this week joined other Olympic champions to meet President Barack Obama in Washington, D.
Family Dogsledding Trips for All Budgets Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 5:37PMI knew that competitive dogsledding is not a leisurely weekend activity for the family, but I did not expect the white-knuckle adrenaline, the split-second decision making, or the bruising series of high-speed wipeouts. There was the face-first flop into the crusty snow after trying to take a corner too sharply, the bailout when I saw my sled was about to fly past my dog team, and the countless ...
Outdoor Extremes: As ski season wanes, good times roll Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 2:13AMWhen Colorado voters decided to send the state's would-be Winter Olympics to Austria in 1976, they likely had no idea the ramifications that would ensue.
Raelene Davis has promoted Utah skiing for 25 years Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 5:57PMThe job was presented to Raelene Davis as a "stepping stone." Now, 25 years later, it has proven to be an uphill run in a...
Special Olympics in Colorado kick off; donor to thank Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 11:47PMCOPPER MOUNTAIN - The 2010 Special Olympics Winter Games in Colorado are underway at Copper Mountain. More than 500 special athletes have an anonymous donor to thank for the chance to compete.
Telemark skiers lap earlier efforts Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 3:07AMTelemark skiers went big -- really big -- on the final day of competition at the Alyeska World Comp in Girdwood.
In the area Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 2:27AMWhat's happening in sports and recreation around Anchorage
Bear Valley Mountain and Dodge Ridge to Host a Ski Free Day Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 11:16AMAll Veterans and Active Military Personnel in Conjunction With "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" Ski Free March 30th, 2010
Bear Valley Mountain and Dodge Ridge to Host a Ski Free Day Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 11:00AMBEAR VALLEY, CA and DODGE RIDGE, CA--(Marketwire - 03/25/10) - Who: Veteran and active military personnel What: SKI FREE DAY When: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Where: Bear Valley Mountain and Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area Bear Valley Mountain, in partnership with Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area, announced today that both resorts will honor all veterans and active military personnel on March 30th ...
Olympics: TSL Checks in Above The Border at the 2010 Winter Games Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 1:56PMAfter the inevitable pre-Olympic drama storm, we can finally sit back to watch world-class athletes do what they do best—compete.
Discovery Southeast and Eaglecrest offer spring break programs Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 11:18AMEaglecrest and Discovery Southeast have teamed up to offer a great week of snow sports fun during Spring Break.
Covering the field: Maybe baseball should be in Winter Olympics Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:12AMI went to the Winter Olympics last week … no wait, I’m confused. I just thought I was at the Winter Olympics when I was dressed in boots, sweatshirts, coats and blankets as I watched the Jacksonville High School baseball team play in below freezing weather.
Saratoga's Jeff Cable was official Olympics photographer for Team USA Hockey Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 10:23PMJeff Cable hasn't had a solid night's sleep in a very long time. In fact, it's been more than a month.But he's not complaining, because his restless nights have all been worth it. Cable, a Saratoga resident, is recently back from Vancouver where he shot the Olympic games as the official photographer for Team USA Hockey.
Its onward and upward for our Paralympic team Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 8:04AMWANTED: Women to represent their country in winter sports. Must be Australian and permanently disabled.
The discreet pleasures of Utah's Deer Valley Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 11:24PMPARK CITY, Utah - The movie stars and the Hollywood executives were packing up as the Sundance Film Festival entered its final days in Park City.
Winter sports pledge as Games end Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 2:31PMParalympicsGB says it will not forget winter sports, despite the focus on the 2012 London Paralympics, as the 2010 Games close in Whistler, Canada.
Boarder battle Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 12:54PMIt’s the newest sport to be elevated to the level of Olympic, but snowboard cross does not evoke the kind of laurel-laden dignity of its brethren events.
Chasing the gold Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 4:06AMTom and Sandy Lynum have chased the five rings four times. This year, they are at it again.
America's Epic Pass offers a jam-packed ski holiday of a lifetime Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:16PMIt was hard not to feel a little disoriented. Powdery sheets of pure, light snow were falling from the sky, dusting both Vail's vast expanse of skiable terrain and the three-inch thick juicy steaks that sizzled on the outdoor hot plates at Belle's Camp Warming Hut. The Hut offers basic food, free barbeques and – at 11,480ft above sea level – views of the vistas of Vail's Blue Sky Basin ski area.
The case for making snowboarding a Paralympic sport Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:31AM-Everybody from the Paralympic boss to injured Canadian soldiers is keen to get snowboarding into the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Skiers enjoy lingering snow Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:07AMSure, the snow had a hint of brown and was a bit on the slushy side. But the balmy temperature and bright sun made for a great day on the slopes.