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Ski Industry News and Insights
The Inspiration of Sarah Burke
Three years following the death of Canada’s sweetheart Sarah Burke, the slopestyle skier continues to inspire. “I’m always thinking about her,” says freestyle champ Mike Riddle. “I have a Sarah sticker on my skis and when I’m competing I wear a wristband and a sticker on my helmet…”
Justine Dufour-Lapointe on How to Win Medals
After winning the world moguls title Sunday, Montreal’s Justine Dufour-Lapointe revealed her winning secret to The Canadian Press: “I focus on the right thing and then the medal appears!”
Stroke of a Brush
Ever wonder why the world’s biggest ski destinations are often full of art galleries? Here’s my theory: Skiers are passionate by their very nature; seeing the sport they love depicted on canvas, or in bronze, is a gratifying and sensual experience.
Ski Academies Are A Vital Part Of Success On The Slopes: The Stams Example
The year was 1966 and the Austrians had suffered through a disastrous World Championships at Portillo, Chile. It was time to make significant changes. A nation that was built on ski tourism needed to be a leader in ski racing, not an also-ran.
Whistler Releases Blindside Featuring Snowboarder David Carrier Porcheron
Whistler Blackcomb has just released its fourth and final episode of The Beyond Series. “Blindside” features David Carrier Porcheron (DCP), the stalwart pioneer of snowboarding’s backcountry freestyle movement, as he discovers that the depth of the Whistler community is as vast as the surrounding ridge lines.
Marie-Pier Préfontaine: “Crushed it!”
Canada’s top GS skier scored her best-ever result Sunday on the World Cup circuit. Marie-Pier Préfontaine of St-Sauveur, QC finished sixth in the Ladies Giant Slalom at Kuehtai, Austria, saying on Twitter: “Yes. Crushed it!”
