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3/13/2011
BOWLES' BLOG: Lighten up, Hujara, on the iron-fist approach
When FIS race director Guenter Hujara handed Didier Cuche a $5,400 sanction for speaking out against what he considered a dangerous jump on the Olympiabakken course in Kvitfjell, Norway, the ornery German referee fueled the iron-fist perception of the international association.
3/12/2011
Ex-moguls standout Tanner spearheads new CFSA moguls video
No doubt, Canada’s incredible success in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and this year’s FIS World Championships has stimulated a throng of burgeoning moguls skiers across the country who dream of being the next Bilodeau or Heil. And Saturday, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association introduced a new tool in its arsenal to help them get there.
3/12/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-12: Sensuous South America
Join Ski Television’s Joe Lammers for a slice of Southern Hemisphere heaven at Las Lenas, Argentina. Visit Portillo, Chile, and Termas de Chillan. In National Treasures, meet up-and-coming Canadian aerialist Sabrina Guerin.
3/7/2011
BOWLES' BLOG: Heart surgery, bustiers and soulriding priests: Just another week on the slopes
Move over Alex Bilodeau, a new “Alex the Great” may put up a fight for the title of the greatest Alex to ever put on a set of skis for Canada.
3/6/2011
Motorcycle, ski racing unite: Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada teams with S-Media for online auction
Notwithstanding Canadian winters, Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada continues to embrace racing to recognize its rich history in motorcycle racing.
3/5/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-11: Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing
Ski Television experiences Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, B.C. Join Edith Rozsa and Wiegele guide Bob Sayer for this epic adventure. National Treasures hooks up with up-and-coming aerialist standout Travis Gerrits.
2/27/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-10: Essentially Swiss
Ski Television dives deep into the Swiss Alps. Trek to Lauchernalp and Les Diablerets. National Treasures spotlights national alpine teamer Larisa Yurkiw as she rebuilds physically and mentally for the 2011-12 season.
2/20/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-09: Alpine Spirit
Ski Television celebrates the alpine spirit that pervades Canada. Catch up with Thomas Grandi and Sara Renner, who have embarked on an intriguing new adventure. Visit Kimberley Alpine Resort, and hear from Jenn Heil in National Treasures.
2/14/2011
OFF THE MARK: Own the Podium reward: Inspiration for a new generation
There was some discussion a year ago after the Olympics whether or not Own the Podium really worked. Was the investment worth it? Do dollars invested directly correlate with results?
2/12/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-08: Panorama
Ski Television explores Panorama, boasting more than 4,000 feet of vertical and a friendly environment.
1/30/2011
BOWLES' BLOG: Wanted: Safer sport. Airbags the solution?
When I mention airbags, usually scrunched faces and tilted eyebrows look back at me, hinting at my insanity. But I am convinced that something has to change when it comes to the safety of ski racing and protection of skiers.
1/29/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-06: Whistler, B.C.
Ski Television’s Edith Rozsa takes in the 2010 Olympic host resort of Whistler Blackcomb with the Extremely Canadian crew. Experience top-notch chutes, bowls, glades and stashes at this massive coastal peak destination.
1/24/2011
Twelve top Canadian racers named to world juniors team
Twelve skiers have been named to Canada's team for the Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
1/16/2011
BOWLES' BLOG: Janyk robbed of bronze medal in Wengen
Can anyone explain to me why alpine skiing doesn’t use instant replay? If the NHL can have Colin Campbell parked in front of a TV screen in a cozy Toronto studio making the call, why can’t Guenter Hujara — or some other FIS official — do the same?
1/15/2011
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-04: Land of the Rising Sun
Ski Television visits the Land of the Rising Sun, a surprising powder paradise. Join the crew from Whistler’s Extremely Canadian for some unforgettable tree skiing on a volcanic cone at Niseko, Japan.
1/10/2011
OFF THE MARK: It’s time to start the madness
Based on what I am about to write, I may receive a few death threats from ski racing traditionalists, but it's time I got things off my chest. In short, IT IS TIME TO OVERHAUL THE ALPINE WORLD CUP.
1/2/2011
BOWLES' BLOG: My shiny happy wishes for 2011
Truth be told, 2010 was little better than an average year for Canadian snowsports. It was an epic journey for Canadian sports as a whole, but it was a somewhat forgettable year for the Canuck skiers, racers and riders.
12/31/2010
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-02: Swiss Swish
Ski Television taps into glacier skiing at its finest, savoring the top-notch terrain at Zermatt, Switzerland. Edith Rozsa gets a personal tour of the immense Portes du Soleil resort. Steve Young discovers the beauty of Adelboden. Check in with Kristi Richards in National Treasures.
12/24/2010
Online Now: Ski Television Show 11-01: Powder Paradise
Join Ski Television’s Joe Lammers for an epic adventure with Mica Heliskiing, while Edith Rozsa savors some sweet pow time at Monashee Powder Snowcats. Visit with Kelly VanderBeek and Todd Broker.
12/24/2010
Take it from these docs: Bring safety to the slopes
Winter sports such as ice skating, snow skiing, tobogganing and sledding might serve as a great way to get outdoors and exercise, but also can result in injury if proper safety precautions are not practiced.
11/28/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: Canadian Cowboys stuck in the slow lane
A complicated mix of factors that go into each and every World Cup medal. At the opening World Cup speed races in Lake Louise over the weekend, two of those ingredients reared their ugly heads: ski selection and preparation.
11/24/2010
MASTERS MISSION: Scoreboard stunner: I know I can go faster!
How many times have we said this to ourselves and heard others say the same as we gaze at the scoreboard after our run? We mutter, “I know I can ski better. In training I’m so much faster.”
11/16/2010
OFF THE MARK: Business in Banff gets it
When I first moved to Collingwood 10 years ago, I was under the impression that I was moving to a ski town. I was in for a few surprises.
11/15/2010
ROBINSON'S BLOG: Want to watch the World Cup? Speak up!
This past week I was asked on a few occasions if the World Cup slalom races in Levi would be televised. My answer, sadly, was no, not in Canada.
11/14/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: Norwegian gentleman vs. American brat
For every hero, there’s a villain. Especially in sports.
11/11/2010
Mike Janyk makes a heads-up move with Bombardier
World-leading transportation manufacturer Bombardier has agreed to a new headgear partnership with FIS Alpine World Ski Championships medallist Michael Janyk.
11/7/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: 'Gore-tex is dead'
“This industry needs to wake up and stop believing its own bullshit.” When I heard those two opening remarks booming from Mick McCormick, the director of global sales and marketing for Columbia sportswear, at a media function in New York last week, I was impressed. Not entirely convinced, but impressed.
11/6/2010
ROBINSON'S BLOG: Skiing: An Art, a Technique
Late on a Friday evening, having a beer by the fire and listening to Coldplay, X&Y, I'm actually thinking about the uncertainty of winter in the age of global warming and how this might be a time to consider Keats' theory of Negative Capability. Such thinking is probably not what goes through the mind of the average skier, but I'm prone to Friday evening brooding, and tonight is a doosie.
11/3/2010
OFF THE MARK: Respect with Attitude
I was going to call this “Old Man and the Ski,” but that was too cheesy. Then I thought I can call it “Someone I Respect,” but that sounds a little too Grade 4. Then I thought, “Respect with Attitude” would be the best way to describe Brian Mealey.
10/31/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: Kim Kardashian is no ski racer
Some have said ski racing is dead. Even worse, they claim it’s irrelevant. I say not a chance.
10/29/2010
ROBINSON'S BLOG: Where have all the Maestros gone?
While waking this morning, my mind wandered to thinking that something was lacking in the sport of skiing. Something I experienced starting out in the sport just doesn't seem to be there any more.
10/29/2010
Digital apps include lift ticket screening via mobile phone
This season, there's more to technology on the ski slopes than the new shapes in skis. Colorado resorts are amping up their social media and smart phone applications to reach them, offering everything from geotagging to automatic Twitter updates.
10/27/2010
Vonn partners with Oakley for goggles, sunglasses
Lindsey Vonn, the most dominant female alpine skier in the world, has teamed with Oakley goggles and sunglasses to boost her extraordinary career.
10/24/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: The Iron Globe goes to … the Canadian Cowboys
In late October everyone is a world champion. Heading into the season, most teams have cranked up the PR game and coaches, well, coaches assume that all their hard work over the past six months must translate into immediate on-hill success.
10/22/2010
ROBINSON'S BLOG:
Snow country for old men
A local magazine in Collingwood, Ontario, wrote this month about the return of the FIS ski cross World Cup to Blue Mountain resort in February 2011. The opening lines of this article stated that they could have relied on boring quotes from the FIS and Blue Mountain marketing staff, but chose to get the goods from Olympic gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor about her thoughts on returning to the only Canadian stop on the World Cup circuit this season.
10/22/2010
MASTERS MISSION: Gate training: Putting it all together
The Skinner brothers, Bill and Bob, of USA Masters take a group of racers to Valle Nevado, Chile, each September for six days of training and four days of racing.
10/20/2010
OFF THE MARK: The Invasion of the Douchebags
I love what new-school skiers bring to the sport. I have incredible respect for their talents, and what they accomplish on skis never ceases to amaze me. I love the individuality and freedom of the sport.
10/18/2010
Bode Miller switches to POC helmets, goggles
Starting with the World Cup opener at Sölden, Austria, U.S. Ski Team star Bode Miller will join the POC team, using helmets and goggles.
10/17/2010
BOWLES' BLOG: Ice cold sandwich coming up!
I like to refer to this as “goal season,” the time when the mercury drops and ski resorts start to boast the first snowfalls. It’s also the time of snow shows, equipment checks (where are my skis anyway?) and plenty of World Cup preseason hype.
10/9/2010
MASTERS MISSION: Where the fun starts: dryland training
Let’s not fool ourselves. The best training for skiing is skiing. The dilemma is, especially if you live in Ontario, you can only rely on two to three months of good snow a year. So how do you best prepare for race day? Here is a viewpoint that I find helpful.
10/9/2010
B.C. snowboard hosts online auction to support Canada Games athletes
The B.C. Snowboard Association is hosting an online auction available at www.bcsnowboard.com/auction/.
10/7/2010
S-Magazine debuts with Winter Gear Guide
What's new, what's hot in the world of snowsports? S-Magazine. The Winter Gear Guide, the premier edition of S-Magazine, features more than 150 products and 30 pages of what's new, and what's awesome, in snowsports gear.
10/4/2010
CSC: Helmet use rises to 71 percent
Ski industry campaigns to encourage safety on the hill and the use of helmets have been successful in seeing an increase in usage, particularly by youth.
10/1/2010
New Red Mittens available for Canadian Olympic supporters
The original Red Mittens, launched in October 2009, generated an outpouring of Olympic spirit across Canada in the lead-up to 2010 Olympic Winter Games and quickly became an iconic symbol of Canada’s Games.
9/5/2010
Shred named supplier to French national team
Shred Optics, fueled by American alpine star Ted Ligety, has been named an official supplier of the French national ski team.
9/5/2010
Burton taps into Marley mystique with new board
Burton Snowboards has teamed up with iconic music lifestyle brand Marley & Co. to create a limited-edition snowboard, available starting this month. Called the Whammy Bar Marley, the board is part of Burton’s Restricted collection, a special assortment of outerwear and hardgoods available at select authorized retailers.
8/22/2010
Fit 2 Ski: ABCs of Smart Ski Training (Part 1)
Follow these tips during pre-season training in your daily activities on and off the ski hill to kick off the season properly. Following the ABCs will help increase training potential, improve your skills, decrease recovery time, minimize the potential for injury and improve your ski performance.
8/22/2010
The Iron Curtain: Iron deficiency can affect performance
Iron is an extremely important mineral for good health and performance. The most important role iron plays is as a component of the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s cells. A higher level of iron can mean a higher aerobic capacity and better performance.
8/22/2010
Recovery tips from Fit2Ski
One key to success of World Cup skiers and other athletes is not just how hard they train but how well they recover from training, competing, environment and travel.
8/22/2010
The evolution of keeping warm
Global ski-clothing giant Columbia has taken the next step in the development of “Omni-Heat” technology, which the company claims is a breakthrough for chilly days on the slopes.
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