Skiing Vs. Snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding seem pretty similar in theory. After all, both use the same concept of athletes using metal boards to turn down a mountain. Being the most popular winter sports in the world, how can these sports that seem so similar be so incredibly different? One of the most common sayings is that “skiing is easier to learn, but […] Breya Bergom | October 6, 2021 2 Comments
‘Most Powerful Woman in Sport’ Named as U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s New President and CEO U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the appointment of Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s next President and CEO. Goldschmidt will officially begin on October 18th, taking over from current President and CEO Tiger Shaw. Goldschmidt will be relocating from Los Angeles to Park City, Utah. Related: US Ski & Snowboard Unveils Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan In her career, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2021 0 Comments
5 Fundamentals For New Alpine Ski Racers Eight years ago, I escalated my skiing experience from free-skiing to competitive alpine racing. Throughout the years, I have received many tips and tricks that have guided and improved my technique and strategy in the sport. Building off the basis of these five fundamentals, any athlete seriously considering the sport will drastically improve their technique and mindset. Related: 9 Less […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 25, 2021 0 Comments
US Ski & Snowboard Unveils Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan U.S. Ski & Snowboard yesterday announced the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan. Related: Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO Addresses Current Racial Unrest | Admits Personal Failings in Addressing ‘Overwhelmingly White’ Sport The objective of the three-year action plan is to achieve a higher-performing organization with an inclusive culture, equitable systems, and a team that will benefit from […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 16, 2021 0 Comments
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces 4-Year Partnership With National Brotherhood of Skiers U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic national governing body of skiing and snowboarding in the United States, today announced a new four-year partnership with the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). Founded in 1973, the NBS promotes winter sports among minorities and seeks to develop elite-level minority winter sports athletes. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and NBS will work together to increase […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2021 0 Comments
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