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Rossland, BC-Red Mountain Resort announced its dates for the 2007 Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships to be held January 6th-15th at Western Canada’s oldest ski resort, featuring over 100 of the world’s best freeskiers. The weeklong event carries a cash purse of $10,000 for the competitors that best tame the steep, chutes of Mount Roberts, one of Red’s five mountain peaks. “We are really stoked to host this event for the 6th consecutive season, making this Canada’s longest running and most legendary Open big mountain competition. Red welcomes athletes, sponsors and media to Rossland, to enjoy our mountain hospitality and a superb competition on our world-class terrain”, states VP of Sales and Marketing Erik Kalacis. “For spectators, Mount Roberts is an ideal setting to view these unbelievably talented athletes. The competition, the skiing and the after-parties will surely deliver a highly entertaining event.” The format of the competition will follow IFSA Big Mountain Freeskiing guidelines, which dictates that participants ski the mountain creatively, unrestricted by gates or formal course layouts, while they take aggressive lines and make big drops on Roberts’ varied and challenging terrain. Judges of the championship will evaluate skiers on five categories – line choice, fluidity, technique, aggression, and control. Jeff Holden, head judge of the competition last year, returns to lead his team of judges for another year. Event Schedule: Date Event & Location
Saturday Jan. 6th, 2007 Junior Event, Ages 12-17, Lynx Line
Thursday Jan. 11th, 2007 Open Qualifier, Ages 18+, Lynx Line
Friday Jan. 12th, 2007 Semi-Finals, Mount Roberts
Saturday Jan. 13th, 2007 Finals, Mount Roberts, Awards Ceremony
Sunday Jan. 14th, 2007 Weather Contingency Day
Registration is open to skiers 18 years and older. On January 11th, contestants will begin qualification on the mountain’s most difficult in-bounds run, Lynx Line, in order to secure one of the 50 sought-after semifinal slots. Finalists will compete the following two days on backcountry and technical Mount Roberts, adjacent to the resort, before winners are announced on January 15th.
New last season and returning due to its unbelievable popularity and turnout is the Junior event for kids ages 12-17. Held on Lynx Line underneath the Motherlode Chair, youths will participate in a one-day event on January 6th. Teams from as far away as Utah and Vermont have signed up to test their skills on some of the most challenging terrain in the region against the newest “up and comers” from the Kootenays. Registration forms and more information on the 6th annual Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships will be available after October 1st by logging on to www.redresort.com
| | Snow Report Last Updated: Mon, 21 August , 6:05 am. | | | Field Status: | Open | | | Weather Conditions | | | Status: | Windy | | | Temperature: | -1°C | | | Comments: | Clear right now with a bit of wind. Looks like we may get some snow showers by mid morning that could continue through mid afternoon. | | | | | Status: | Open | | | Comments: | Chains for 2wd from the creek, 4wd must carry | | | Snow Conditions | | | Snow Depth: | Min. 100 cm - Max. 200 cm | | | Last Snow Fall: | Last Snow Fall: Sun, 20 August, 10cm | | | Comments: | New snow from top to bottom. Mostly wind packed pwder with some good soft stuff about for thse who look. |
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We've got a bit of control work to do so look for a opening slightly later than usual. Book you ski week and weekends, now to avoid dissappointment. Skiing and Accomodation information www.craigieburn.co.nz Booking , cvoffice@xtra.co.nz and or ph 03 3188711 Fax 03 3187217 
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
For those bilingual people out there...
Big Air
Master
Info
Big Air Master es un campeonato realizado por Movistar,
Sony Ericsson y Spy, el día sábado 19 de Agosto de 2006, en El Colorado. Este
campeonato, jamás realizado antes, tiene la particularidad de tener un salto
(Big Air) hecho especialmente para el evento en un sector donde toda la gente
puede verlo, al frente del restaurant bar Parador.
En este evento contaremos con los mejores competidores
chilenos de snowboard y ski freestyle, compitiendo todos en la misma categoría,
sólo Pro.
También contaremos con dos esquiadores invitados a nivel
mundial, nada menos que la campeona del mundo en esta especialidad, Grete
Eliassen y otro esquiador joven que ya está subiéndose a los podium de los
campeonatos más importantes del mundo, Sean Field, los cuales nos harán 3
demostraciones de sus piruetas y de cómo está el avance de estos deportes en el
resto del mundo.
El evento será desde las 12:00 hrs del día hasta aprox.
las 21:30 hrs. Teniendo para la noche la pista iluminada con la mejor tecnología
para estos eventos.
Aparte de lo deportivo tendremos un gran happy hour en
la terraza del Parador desde las 16:30 hrs. hasta que termine el evento, con 2 o
3 Dj´s más un grupo de música en vivo.
Program
09:00 hrs. Inicio
Inscripciones
11:59 hrs. Término
Inscripciones
12:00 hrs. Comienzo competencia primeros 30
snowboarders
14:15 hrs. Exhibición riders
internacionales
14:30 hrs. Comienzo competencia primeros 30
esquiadores
17:15 hrs. Exhibición riders
internacionales
17:30 hrs. Continuación competencia 15
snowboarders
18:45 hrs. Continuación competencia 15
esquiadores
19:00 hrs. Grupo música en
vivo
19:40 hrs. Final competencia snowboard 7
finalistas
20:20 hrs. Final competencia ski 7
finalistas
21:00 hrs. Exhibición riders
Internacionales
21:15 hrs. Premiación y
Cóctel
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wanaka teenager and
rising ski star Jossi Wells proved he is up there with the world’s best
after taking first place in the slopestyle event at the NZ Free Ski
Open today at Snow Park NZ.
Canadian Kaya Turski, who is also a pro rollerblader, picked up the winning title for the women’s slopestyle event. Wells
(16), who is now New Zealand’s top freestyle skier, displayed an
outstanding performance at today’s event, including a switch 720 double
nose grab (rotating twice and holding onto the front tips of his skis
before landing), a switch 630 (rotating one-and-three-quarter times)
before landing successfully on the rail, as well as a switch 1080
(three rotations). “Everything
he did was so smooth and so easy. Jossi’s improved so much this year.
Last year, he was good, but he didn’t quite have the tricks to take out
the big guns. But now, he’s proved he’s one of the world’s best,” Open
head judge Jake McCleary said. Wells
said his winning run was one of the best he’d ever had. “I’m aiming for
the world scene, and this definitely a great competition with lots of
international riders. Every little step counts.” Turski
(18), has been freestyle skiing for a year-and-a-half. Her winning run
included a cork 540 mute grab (spinning one-and-a-half times off axis,
grabbing the front of one ski with the opposite hand). She also
successfully pulled off a switch 900 (rotating two-and-a-half times)
and attempted a switch 1080 - a world-first in women’s free skiing, but
unfortunately her ski came off on landing. “The
standard of competition was unbelievable – we were blown away with
today’s event. Competitors were all throwing down as hard as they
could,” McCleary said. The
slopestyle course, designed by Snow Park NZ slopes manager Frank Wells,
began with a quarterpipe-style drop-in, down to a custom Snow Park NZ
stair feature. Skiers then approached a gap-to-snow box, before moving
to a 14m jump, followed by an 18m jump. They completed the course by
hitting a flat-down rail and a jump-to-down box, which is the latest
craze in free skiing slopestyle and makes for spectacular tricks, such
as 900 and 1080 rotations. The
NZ Free Ski Open is the southern hemisphere’s largest event of its
kind. With park and pipe events now completed, the next stage of the
competition the
Volkl Big Mountain prelims, which take place at Treble Cone on Friday
August 18. The finals will be held at Treble Cone on the first
following fine weather day.
Results:
Womens 1. Kaya Turski (CAN) 2. Tori Beattie (AUST) 3. Anna Segal (AUST)
Mens 1. Jossi Wells (NZ) 2. Russ Henshaw (AUST) 3. Alexis Godbout (CAN)
Images: Photo credits: Camilla Stoddart/NZ Free Ski Open
The slopestyle course at Snow Park NZ, which the riders were calling one of the best competition courses they had been on.
Kaya Turski (Canada) coming off the jump-to-down box with a switch 360.
Jossi Wells completes a switch 900 tail grab with perfection.
Jossi Wells mid-way through a switch 630 onto the down rail.
-ends- August 16 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
NEW 100 PASSENGER AERIAL TRAMWAYfor Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
(Teton Village, Wyo., July 31, 2006)
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) officials announced today their
intention to enhance the legacy created over the last 40 years by
committing to build a new 100 passenger, state of the art aerial
tramway from the base in Teton Village to the summit of Rendezvous
Mountain, a vertical rise of 4,139’. This lift will have the longest
continual vertical rise of any ski lift in North America. It will
replace the existing smaller aerial tram that will cease to operate
October 1, 2006.
“I am very proud of our company leading
this two and a half year process to a successful conclusion,” stated
Jerry Blann, JHMR President. “This outcome would not have been possible
without our dedicated owners, the Kemmerer Family and our Board of
Directors. They deserve recognition for their commitment to Jackson
Hole Mountain Resort, Teton County and the State of Wyoming.”
JHMR has contracted with
Doppelmayr/CTEC to construct the new Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Aerial Tram and anticipates a scheduled opening December 2008.
Preliminary discussions are taking place with the Forest Service
regarding approvals required for the replacement of the tram. With an
increased capacity of 100 passengers per cabin, the uphill capacity
will increase to over 600 passengers an hour, pending Forest Service
approval. Carney Architects, a local Jackson firm, is developing
concepts for bottom and top terminal enclosures.
“We hope with this decision Jackson Hole will remain the truly unique
place it is for all who love the mountains year round, like we do. When
we bought the Resort we knew it needed investment and were prepared for
that, but the tram replacement has taken a lot of deep thinking to
resolve,” stated John Kemmerer III, Owner JHMR. “Our family considers
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort an integral part of this incredible
community and we feel privileged to be able to leave such a legacy for
years to come.” Kemmerer added.
“The enormity of this project was obvious from the beginning. When
we identified the need to decommission the existing tram we immediately
began researching what could replace such a lift,” continued Blann. “We
studied many options and reduced them to a Tram or Bi-Cable Gondola. We
all agreed the iconic nature of our “red box” was something to be
treasured but we kept options open until the final and most recent
decision. Ultimately the final analysis was financial. We are a small,
family owned company with finite resources. This new tram will cost an
estimated $25 million and so far we have had to plan on funding the
entire project privately. In conjunction with the $14 million already
committed to capital improvements this summer there will be a strain
felt on our company resources, but we are steadfast in this decision
thanks to the commitment from our owners. On our 40th Anniversary the
company has reached a pinnacle of investment,” stated Blann.
“The new tram will ultimately require
additional improvements including a redevelopment of Nick Wilson’s Café
into a multi-purpose base lodge. The Kemmerer family’s dedication to
invest in JHMR core business on public lands for the enjoyment of this
community and visiting guests is completely unique in the winter
recreation industry.” Blann added.
“This huge investment by JHMR ownership
to build a new tram stands alone in our industry”, stated Michael
Berry, President National Ski Area Association. “The tram at Jackson
Hole is iconic. It is recognized around the world as a lift that
accesses some of the most spectacular terrain in North America. It is
beloved by locals and sought after by destination visitors.” added
Berry.
While making improvements, Jackson Hole
Mountain Resort remains committed to preserving the Old West. Entering
our 40th season the same old-fashioned hospitality that welcomed
yesterday's mavericks and outlaws, still welcomes today's skiers,
snowboarders and vacationers. With the new Bridger Restaurant, new East
Ridge Chair and a new 100 passenger tram in the near future, the legend
continues. For more JHMR information please visit jacksonhole40.com.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
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Storm Mountain Publishing Company
Enters Partnership Agreement with SNOWBOARD Magazine
Boulder, CO (July 31, 2006) - Storm Mountain Publishing Company (SMP), parent of FREESKIER magazine, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Global United Publishing's SNOWBOARD magazine. It was announced today by SMP President & CEO Bradford Fayfield. The new arrangement comes just weeks after SNOWBOARD�s Publisher Mark Sullivan announced that his company would not be publishing its September issue due to financial constraints. The news spurred widespread discussion within the snowboarding industry and abroad.
�This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for SNOWBOARD and FREESKIER,� said Fayfield. �As independent publishers, Mark and I have faced similar challenges competing against the corporate media giants. This union will allow us to work together to level the playing field and take our respective titles to entirely new levels.�
Sullivan and the staff at SNOWBOARD are enthused about the partnership:
�We had several interested parties, and ultimately we decided that joining forces with Storm Mountain Publishing and its team was the best way to go,� said Sullivan. �Our titles complement one another perfectly, and having the infrastructure and resources of a successful, independent publisher will help us reach the next level. Storm Mountain Publishing also shares our philosophy of contributing to the health and long-term growth of our respective sports.�
The parties expect to finalize the partnership within the next 30 days. More detailed information about the transaction will be forthcoming.
Storm Mountain Publishing Company was founded in 1997 by Bradford Fayfield and publishes FREESKIER magazine, Freeskier.com, Fantasy Freeride League, SKI TIME magazine and Skitimemag.com.
For additional information contact the following SMP employees:
Bradford Fayfield (bradford@freeskier.com) 303-449-5100 x101
Christopher Jerard (cj@freeskier.com) 303-449-5100 x105
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