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Vail's Chris Anthony: Remembering teachable moments Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:49AMChris Anthony looks back at his group as they hike the sidecountry at Portillo Ski Resort in Chile. They were headed for powder fields at above 12,000 feet.
International Capsules: Windells puts the board in boarding school Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:11AMMOUNT HOOD, Ore. (AP) — While it may be a tough sell for parents, Windells Academy is a dream for every kid who aspires to be the next Shaun White: a boarding school for boarders.
Vail's Chris Anthony: Remembering teachable moments Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:47AMPORTILLO, Chile - With every step I kick in, another 7 inches of elevation is gained. In 14,000 inches, I will reach my final destination somewhere above 12,000 feet. Eventually, the rhythm of kicking my ski boots into the side of the mountain will become almost hypnotic, and I will find myself daydreaming about events of the past. Every so often, I will break from the dream, turn around, and ...
New Concept Hotel Opens in Japan Alps' Hakuba Valley Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 2:01AMEastEdge Partners announces the renewal opening of The Ridge Hotel and Apartments, a hidden jewel in the Alps, and will operate the boutique hotel at Hakuba, Japan, of Olympic fame.
Hamilton Edges Newell in NZ Sprint; Crawford Tops Women Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:36PMAndy Newell (L) leads Simi Hamilton (second from left) through the snow in the final of Saturday's skate sprint in New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Devon Kershaw. Sure, it’s only August. Sure, it’s the Southern hemisphere. And yeah, okay, the Americans and Canadians have been training over 20 hours a week during their camps in New [...]
Grimstead a jolly, faith-filled music man Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:56PMYou know that guy who goes around Murphys and Sonora playing his trumpet? That’s Jay Grimstead, a Murphys-resident whose im-promptu concerts delight tourists and locals alike.
Barn skiing at Woodward at Copper Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:41PMOver the years, I have been lucky to ski in the summer at many places around the world. Including summer camps, which started for me in Whistler, BC, at the now defunct High North camp put on by Shane Szocs, where I was a coach for five summers. High North provided weeklong sessions, where campers would...
Norway: More running, less rollerskiing Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:06AMThe first day on the new program featured killer uphill bounding intervals that left even Northug winded. But that's the recipe for success this winter.
Community Calendar Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:02AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Pros of Tomorrow: Andrew Musgrave Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:03AMAndrew Musgrave at an FIS race in Idre, Sweden (Photo: Andrew Musgrave) It is not often that a skier from Great Britain exists, much less turns heads on the international stage, but 20 year old Andrew Musgrave is doing just that. In 2008, Musgrave attended his first World Junior Championships. A year later, he was back, finishing [...]
Community Calendar Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:17AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Junior Camps: Norway Style Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:04AMTraining camps for junior skiers are important both as a social arena and networking function, as well as the physical training aspects.
Canadian ski team’s equipment destroyed in fire Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:36PMA huge warehouse fire at London’s Heathrow Airport has Alpine Canada scrambling to replace $150,000 in equipment destined for New Zealand later this month and the men’s team’s first on-snow training camp of the summer.
It’s summer, but you can still hit the slopes for some skiing Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:38PMIt’s summer, and time to go skiing or boarding. And we’re not talking about zipping on the water. That’s right, on snow during the hottest days in the Northwest.
Where to Ski in July Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:59AMTrying to escape the heat? Here are the best locations for summer skiing.
The Finns finished near Qaanaaq; and the McNair-Landry kids' new expedition Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMPosted: Jul 08, 2010 02:24 pm EST Vesa Luomala and Toni Vaartimo ended their Narsaq to Qaanaaq kite ski expedition in the middle of meltwater and crevasses near Qaanaaq.
Community Calendar Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:13AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Shred Saas Fee style at the Ride Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:11AMSaas Fee Ride 2010 - 17 July This summer will once again see many of Europe's top freeskiers compete in the Allalin Snow Park on the Saas-Fee glacier at the Saas-Fee Ride 2010.
Vail's Kloser, U.S. Freestyle Team hits the pool in Utah Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:28AMPARK CITY, Utah — The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team's moguls squad has been jumping into the splash pool at the Utah Olympic Park (UOP), kicking off the first water ramp camp of the 2010-11 season.
Wild At Woodward Copper Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 2:06PMCheck the camp mayhem at Woodward at Copper.
Blackcomb Glacier open for skiing, riding Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 10:21PMBlackcomb Glacier re-opened for glacier skiing on Saturday (June 19). This year the mountain boasts impressive skiing, with plenty of snow down to Seventh Heaven and Solar Coaster.
14 students honored in Girls State From staff reports Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe American Legion Auxiliary Post 323 recently sponsored 14 juniors from Robert E. Lee, Ross S. Sterling, Goose Creek Memorial, Baytown Christian Academy and Barbers Hill high schools to participate in the 2010 session of Bluebonnet Girls State.
Three local dads share parenting experiences Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:06PMBy Amy Hotz Amy.Hotz@StarNewsOnline.com As a mental health counselor, Joseph Kertesz deals with many people who have been abused in their past.
Lacrosse league is rolling Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 2:17AMHis face glistening with sweat, lacrosse player Ryan Baker races across the court, scoops up the ball and flings it into the net. Score! Teammates cheer, fists pump, sticks bump.
Greenland ski wrap-up: New kite world record Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 7:23AMPosted: Jun 17, 2010 07:23 pm EST Canadian Eric McNair-Landry (25) and American/French Sebastian Copeland (46) made good use of favorable winds and kite skied 595km in 24 hours, which gives them the new kite distance world record.
Woodward at Copper Camp Starts June 17th Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:36PMStaff is Stoked and Ready for Summer Camps to Start.
Adapting to a future with less snow Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 4:30PMIn 30 years' time, there will be less snow in the mountains around Wanaka and Queenstown, forcing tourism businesses to promote other reasons for Australians to take a winter holiday in the region, Canterbury researchers say. read more
NCAA Champion Gelso Set to Join Sun Valley Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 6:53PMMatt Gelso racing to his NCAA title in the 10 k classic in Steamboat Springs, CO (photo: Curtis C. Snyder) Champions may be made in the summer, but if Matt Gelso is any proof, they don’t have to be made on rollerskis. Gelso, the 2010 NCAA champion in the 10 k classic, detests rollerskiing. It’s dangerous, he [...]
Catching up with Clubs – Spring Training Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMIt’s no secret that fast skiers are made over the summer. Hundreds of hours of training include running, bike rides, lifts, and rollerskis, all necessary for any racer hoping to be competitive in the coming winter. But coming off of the racing season, the general feeling is that in springtime it’s best to relax and [...]
U.S. Nordic Combined Wants to “Keep It Rolling” Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 9:01AMJohnny Spillane (l) and Billy Demong (center) celebrate their medals in the individual normal hill event at the 2010 Olympic Games. U.S. National Team Head Coach Dave Jarrett hopes to see more scenes like this one at the 2011 World Championships in Oslo. With their dominating performances at the 2010 Olympics, Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane, and [...]
The 2010 Bend Camp Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 10:46AMBEND—Come join the best skiers in North America for a 40-year tradition of late spring skiing at Mt. Bachelor. This year, Bend Camp will have two blocks of camps: June 8-13 with clubs and teams from Idaho and Colorado and the second block is for athletes with school ending later in June and will run [...]
Community Calendar Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 12:15PMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Julia Mancuso dumps Rossignol and signs to Volkl Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 7:27AMVersatile Olympian and Freeride World Tour medallist Julia Mancuso has ditched her ski sponsor Rossignol and signed with Volkl, in a move that's seen as the talented skier broadening her horizons...
Asia's highest Astro Turf training center opens at Shalru Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 12:04PMShimla, May 18 : Asia's Highest Sports Training Centre at Shalru, 55 km from here, got another feather to its hat as Union Sports Minister M S Gill today inaugurated Rs 3.53 Crore Astro Turf outdoor and indoor multipurpose sport training hall, hostels and medical center.
Burke aims high for Sochi, nearby for lunch Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 9:11AMLAKE PLACID - Tim Burke went with his gut - literally - in choosing a house to buy. It had to be close enough to the U.S. Olympic Training Center and, especially, its cafeteria. He can eat there for free, and at the rate an Olympic biathlete like him eats, that saves a lot of money on groceries.
British Freeski Camps - what are they really like? Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 10:57AMOpen to all levels of skiers from early intermediates to budding pros, the British Freeski Camps are a brilliant introduction to freestyle and take place on the glacier in Saas Fee throughout July and August.
Community Calendar Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 5:53AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Stephen to Reset After Tough 2010 Campaign Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 11:24AMThis article originally appeared in the Montpelier Bridge, and was reprinted with permission. Liz Stephen at 2010 U.S. Nationals You can’t know East Montpelier native Liz Stephen even a little bit and not be struck by her zest for living and her positive energy. So it’s not surprising that while her blog (lizhstephen.blogspot.com) [...]
Utah travel: Explore state's vast range of parks Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMDiversity reigns at Utah's 43 state parks.Visitors can pick a park where they can play a round of golf, explore an ancient ruin, learn about Utah's pioneer history or boat, swim, fish, camp or ride a recreation vehicle.
Lifestyles Digest Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 4:00PMThe Lifestyles Digest for April 22. If you would like to receive this digest by e-mail, please send an e-mail to ltolin(at)ap.org. Supervising editor Lisa Tolin , ltolin(at)ap.org, 212-621-5408.
Backbroke MOUNTAIN Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMSince time immemorial, the magic and charm of Everest have remained intact. The Tibetans worship it as Chomolungma (mother goddess) while the Nepalese revere it as Sagarmatha (head of the sky).
Vail Luring More Visitors With 'Wellness' Appeal Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 11:15AMMore and more Vail visitors want to learn new things and challenge themselves, whether it's mountain biking, hiking or trail running, said Ellen Miller, a local athlete and trainer.
Julie Jag, Snow Job: Breaking down boxes with the help of Girl Power Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 3:50AMUntil a couple weeks ago, I was afraid of boxes. No, not the brown ones delivered by UPS person, nor the sturdy fruit containers with the cutout handles that come in so handy on moving day.
'Godfather' of Wheelchair Tennis To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 1:21PMThe 1970’s were important for the growth of tennis. The Association of Tennis Professionals, Women’s Tennis Association, ATP Doubles computer rankings and wheelchair tennis, were all created throughout the decade. On July 10, 2010, the International Tennis Hall of Fame will honor one of these aspects of tennis, for the first time. The “godfather” of wheelchair tennis, Brad Parks, will be ...
GMVS Nordic season a success Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 10:06AMAccording to Coach Justin Beckwith, the GMVS Nordic program continues to expand the reach of its success. "This season we had three athletes represent the United States in international competition. Laura Spector '05 competed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics in Biathlon, Peter Kling PG '07 was the top U.S. finisher at the U23 World Championship Sprint in Hinterzarten, Germany, and David Sinclair ...
Keystone Science School: What is summer camp all about? Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 5:53AMHere in Colorado, as the snow starts to melt and the days become longer, our thoughts start to turn from skiing and snowboarding to hiking, biking, sailing - all the joys of summertime in the mountains. Kids become energized and antsy at the prospect of getting outside more, and the fast-approaching end of the school year gets parents thinking about what they can do to keep their kids engaged ...
Connie Lawn: Ski Reporters Convention Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 11:30AMWe come because we are dedicated to the mountains, the snow, nature, and the sports they bring with them.
Community Calendar Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 5:53AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Woolstencroft adds national titles to golden year Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 5:10PMLauren Woolstencroft, a five-time gold medallist at the recent 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, wrapped up her impressive season by winning all three of her events at the TELUS Canadian Para-Apine Ski Championship at Mount Washington last week.
Vail: The new wellness mecca? Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 6:20AMVAIL - More and more Vail visitors want to learn new things and challenge themselves, whether it's mountain biking, hiking or trail running, said Ellen Miller, a local athlete and trainer. "Vail is the perfect place to go do that stuff," Miller said. To tap into that trend, Miller is working with the town of Vail to create a three-day trail-running camp this summer. The town's economic leaders ...