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What’s Cooking with Steven Nyman, Three-Time Olympian Ski Racer
by Troy HawksIt’s Sunday afternoon in late July and Steven Nyman, three-time Olympian ski racer, is holding court. In a few days he’ll be flying to New Zealand for a month of training as he kick-starts his 14th World Cup season. But… Read More →
Sage Kotsenburg: Athlete Profile & Q&A
by Katie CoakleyGold medals are always a big deal, but perhaps they have a bit more shine when they’re the first in the field. We caught up with Sage Kotsenburg, Olympic Slopestyle Gold Medalist in snowboarding, at Copper Mountain Resort where he… Read More →
Discrete Headwear: Company Profile and Q&A
by Annie AgleBased in Salt Lake City, Utah, Discrete Headwear is an outdoor gear & apparel company that is aimed at the core of all things skiing & snowboarding. We got the chance to talk to CEO & pro athlete, Julian Carr, about the inspiration,… Read More →
Q&A with Megan Gunning: Evolution of Women in Competitive Free Skiing
by Leah EvansWatching Dara Howell come down the Olympic slope style course, professional skier Megan Gunning thought to herself, “Wow, so many girls are going to want be just like Dara!” Gunning, a member of the Canadian half pipe team from Calgary,… Read More →
Pro Skier Chris Benchetler: 11 Questions on Art & Skiing
by Gina BéginLong before Chris Benchetler was in love with skiing, he was drawing lines. Luckily, he kept up with both disciplines because the lines he drew now grace his namesake skis, the Bent Chetler. Working hand-in-hand with Atomic, Chris’ latest incarnation of… Read More →
The Impact of the Winter Olympics on US Ski Areas
by Dave BelinThe 2014 Winter Olympics have seen incredible performances from US athletes, particularly in the various downhill snowsports events: alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and freestyle snowboarding. Millions of Americans watch the games on TV, providing an incredibly valuable level of exposure… Read More →
4 Fierce Pro Skiers — And Oh Yes; They’re Women!
by Gina BéginWe’re often celebrated for our looks. Sure, we look better than the average guy in a bikini and our bare midriffs might turn more heads, but did you know that the female gender can also rip a mountain in two,… Read More →
Parker Cook: Q&A and Athlete Profile
by Katie KearseyWe had the chance to speak to Parker Cook, pro skier who also operates his own custom furniture company, Parker Cook Design . From the gnarliest things he’s done on skis to his process of designing a piece of furniture, here’s what we… Read More →
Ten Minutes with Edie Thys Morgan: Olympian, Writer & Mom
by Kristen LummisEdie Thys Morgan was a member of the US Ski Team during the late 1980s and early 1990s. A downhill specialist, she competed in two Olympics, the 1988 Calgary games and the 1992 Albertville games. She’s also a mom and… Read More →
Julian Carr: Athlete Profile and Q&A
by Annie AgleWhen and where did you learn to ski? Who did you learn with? I grew up skateboarding. In 5th grade, I attempted snowboarding. On the first run of the day, I twisted my knee up pretty good. Long story short, my… Read More →
