[VIDEO] Lemon Lodge Ski Bar Debuts Olympic-Grade Simulator in Colorado Springs Lemon Lodge Ski Bar, the newest attraction in downtown Colorado Springs, has unveiled the state’s first public Olympic-grade ski and snowboard simulator, delivering an immersive snow sports experience alongside an innovative food and drink menu. Lemon Lodge is an easy day trip from most parts of Colorado near other noteworthy destinations such as Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak […] Industry News Jesse | August 25, 2023 0 Comments
Husband of 6-Time Olympic Medal Winner Killed in Avalanche in Jungfrau Region, Switzerland The husband of six-time Olympic medal winner and 8-time World Championship medal winner Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli perished in an avalanche near Stechelberg in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. Kacper Tekieli was an experienced mountaineer who had climbed the most important Polish and Slovak peaks and had also climbed internationally in Alaska, Norway and European Alps, where he had conquered the ‘Alpine […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 19, 2023 1 Comment
Former Olympian Trevor Jacob Will Plead Guilty to Intentionally Crashing his Plane and Obstructing Evidence Former Olympian Trevor Jacob faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after agreeing to plead guilty to obstructing evidence after intentionally crashing his plane. Trevor Jacob is a 29-year-old ex-Olympic snowboarder, competing in the 2014 Sochi Games, turned pilot and viral YouTube sensation. In a publicity stunt intended for a wallet sponsor on November 24, […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | May 18, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. Olympic Snowboard-Cross Bronze Medalist Alex Deibold Announces Retirement Olympic bronze medalist Alex Deibold announced his retirement on the weekend on his social media accounts. Deibold had been on the U.S. Snowboard Team, competing in the snowboard-cross discipline representing America for almost 20 years. Deibold grew up in Vermont before moving to Boulder, CO, when he joined the U.S. Snowboard Team. Making the Olympics had been his dream since […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Shaun White Documentary Coming to HBO Shaun White, the snowboarding legend who revolutionized the halfpipe competition, is set to be the subject of a new HBO documentary. Having retired from competitive snowboarding following his 5th Winter Olympic appearance in 2022, the syndicated network is set to document his remarkable career in the near future. While many details regarding the documentary have yet to be revealed, we […] Olympics Matt Scribner | April 17, 2023 0 Comments
Woodward Driving Participation of Women and Girls in Action Sports Global Leader in Action Sports Announces Signature Athlete Experiences with Snowboarder Jamie Anderson and Skateboarder Lizzie Armanto as well as New Girls-Focused Programming at Woodward Summer Camps In 2022, Woodward, the global leader in action sports experiences, announced a brand-wide focus on the inclusion and empowerment of women and girls in action sports. In keeping with this commitment, Woodward announced today […] SnowBrains | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
Alpine Ski Racing’s Oldest Medallist Johan Clarey Retires At 42 French ski racer Johan Clarey, the oldest skier to podium at a FIS World Cup, the Winter Olympics, and the FIS World Championship, has retired at age 42. In a career that began in Lake Louise, Canada, in November 2003, Clarey competed in four Winter Olympics and six World Championships. Last week’s FIS World Cup Finals marked his last competitive Downhill race, and the French […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Racer Travis Ganong Announces Retirement Two-time Olympian and World Championships silver medalist Travis Ganong announces his retirement from Alpine ski racing after 17 years on the U.S. Alpine Team. The FIS World Cup in Aspen will be his last domestic race. His final race will be in Soldeu, Andorra, at the FIS World Cup Finals. “I achieved my goals by winning World Cups, earning a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 3, 2023 0 Comments