Comments for SkiTheWorld.com http://skitheworld.com Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:14:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Nick Zoricic dies in World Cup skicross event by Dan http://skitheworld.com/2012/03/nick-zoricic-dies-in-world-cup-skicross-event/#comment-1670 Dan Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:14:23 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=2099#comment-1670 Statement from Alpine Canada president Max Gartner CALGARY, ALTA. (April 25, 2012) – Alpine Canada president Max Gartner issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the call for a collaborative partnership and investigation into the death of ski cross athlete Nik Zoricic. “Our thoughts and support continue to be with Nik’s family and loved ones. Nik’s death has been a tremendous loss for the family, our team and the ski community. Alpine Canada shares the same desire as Nik's family to learn any lessons from this tragic accident. There is presently an investigation underway by the Swiss police and state authorities; Alpine Canada plans to thoroughly review the findings of the investigation. “Alpine Canada is also working with the International Ski Federation (FIS) to try to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future and will actively participate in the FIS ski cross advisory group which includes alpine-skiing specialists and snowboard experts. This group will be reviewing ski cross rules, specifications and processes as part of their post- season evaluation. “The safety of our athletes is our No. 1 priority. In addition to holding an internal review, in the fall Alpine Canada will be holding a second-annual Safety Summit.” Statement from Alpine Canada president Max Gartner

CALGARY, ALTA. (April 25, 2012) – Alpine Canada president Max Gartner issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the call for a collaborative partnership and investigation into the death of ski cross athlete Nik Zoricic.

“Our thoughts and support continue to be with Nik’s family and loved ones. Nik’s death has been a tremendous loss for the family, our team and the ski community. Alpine Canada shares the same desire as Nik’s family to learn any lessons from this tragic accident. There is presently an investigation underway by the Swiss police and state authorities; Alpine Canada plans to thoroughly review the findings of the investigation.

“Alpine Canada is also working with the International Ski Federation (FIS) to try to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future and will actively participate in the FIS ski cross advisory group which includes alpine-skiing specialists and snowboard experts. This group will be reviewing ski cross rules, specifications and processes as part of their post- season evaluation.

“The safety of our athletes is our No. 1 priority. In addition to holding an internal review, in the fall Alpine Canada will be holding a second-annual Safety Summit.”

]]> Comment on John Eaves: Skier Stuntman’s Ultimate Freeride by Face Shots » Powder Canada http://skitheworld.com/2011/01/john-eaves-skier-stuntmans-ultimate-freeride/#comment-1567 Face Shots » Powder Canada Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:33 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1364#comment-1567 [...] Shots By admin, on April 3rd, 2012 John Eaves lead a very competitive freestyle skiing career, from 1977 to 1981, where he won six world titles [...] [...] Shots By admin, on April 3rd, 2012 John Eaves lead a very competitive freestyle skiing career, from 1977 to 1981, where he won six world titles [...]

]]> Comment on Warren Miller: Why Not Work In A Ski Resort? by Your Questions About Beginners Snow Skiing | How To Ski http://skitheworld.com/2011/12/warren-miller-why-not-work-in-a-ski-resort/#comment-1565 Your Questions About Beginners Snow Skiing | How To Ski Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:18:02 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1935#comment-1565 [...] all the info from the guys at the shop and let her make her own choices.Powered by Yahoo! AnswersSharon asks…Buying downhill skis! Please help me out...?I need any advice I can get, about anythin...2>Buying downhill skis! Please help me out...?I need any advice I can get, about anything! I have [...] [...] all the info from the guys at the shop and let her make her own choices.Powered by Yahoo! AnswersSharon asks…Buying downhill skis! Please help me out…?I need any advice I can get, about anythin…2>Buying downhill skis! Please help me out…?I need any advice I can get, about anything! I have [...]

]]> Comment on Alpine Canada unveils new site and branding by Narty http://skitheworld.com/2011/08/alpine-canada-unveils-new-site-and-branding/#comment-1516 Narty Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:26:02 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1686#comment-1516 I'm wondering when will the weather be appropriate to go skiing again. I’m wondering when will the weather be appropriate to go skiing again.

]]> Comment on Warren Miller: Why Not Work In A Ski Resort? by Your Questions About Beginners Snow Skiing | How To Ski http://skitheworld.com/2011/12/warren-miller-why-not-work-in-a-ski-resort/#comment-1364 Your Questions About Beginners Snow Skiing | How To Ski Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:45:17 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1935#comment-1364 [...] not necessarily good skiers. Ski predictably, don't panic, have fun. :-)Powered by Yahoo! AnswersJoseph asks…Visiting Asheville, NC....?ok so i will be going there sometime in Jan. my first quest... Asheville, NC....?ok so i will be going there sometime in Jan. my first question is do they have [...] [...] not necessarily good skiers. Ski predictably, don't panic, have fun. :-) Powered by Yahoo! AnswersJoseph asks…Visiting Asheville, NC….?ok so i will be going there sometime in Jan. my first quest… Asheville, NC….?ok so i will be going there sometime in Jan. my first question is do they have [...]

]]> Comment on Warren and Ward Baker and the Trailer Days by Don Unmacht http://skitheworld.com/2011/10/warren-and-ward-baker-and-the-trailer-days/#comment-1363 Don Unmacht Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:03:14 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1752#comment-1363 I worked with Ward the last 3 years he worked at El Toro Materials. I was just a youngster in my early 20's, and Ward retired. I'll never forget Ward saying " Don, it's the age of the tool" then he handed me a Crescent wrench. When Ward left, I wasn't far behind. I ended up getting into rock crushing, and now own my own crushing company. I did end up leaving California and live in Idaho. I love the snow and ride one of those 350 hp turbo Yamaha sleds that can climb just about any mountain. I am very happy to hear Ward is still at it. He had a very positive impact on my life. It has been about 24 years since I saw him last, but I can still see him with his shirt off drinking water out of a old wine bottle. Thanks Mr. Miller for writing about Ward. I knew you guys were buddies. I remember talking to Ward and a new hire asked Ward about your friendship. I worked with Ward the last 3 years he worked at El Toro Materials. I was just a youngster in my early 20′s, and Ward retired. I’ll never forget Ward saying ” Don, it’s the age of the tool” then he handed me a Crescent wrench. When Ward left, I wasn’t far behind. I ended up getting into rock crushing, and now own my own crushing company. I did end up leaving California and live in Idaho. I love the snow and ride one of those 350 hp turbo Yamaha sleds that can climb just about any mountain. I am very happy to hear Ward is still at it. He had a very positive impact on my life. It has been about 24 years since I saw him last, but I can still see him with his shirt off drinking water out of a old wine bottle. Thanks Mr. Miller for writing about Ward. I knew you guys were buddies. I remember talking to Ward and a new hire asked Ward about your friendship.

]]> Comment on Kingsbury Remains Undefeated by Info-Lines.com http://skitheworld.com/2012/01/kingsbury-remains-undefeated-2/#comment-1294 Info-Lines.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:00:28 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1987#comment-1294 <strong>Canada's Guay skis to silver in World Cup downhill...</strong> Erik Guay of Canada raced to a silver medal in a World Cup downhill Saturday on the same course where he claimed his world championship title last year.The 30-year-old from Mont-Tremblant, Que., dubbed the "King of Garmisch" by his teammates because ... Canada’s Guay skis to silver in World Cup downhill…

Erik Guay of Canada raced to a silver medal in a World Cup downhill Saturday on the same course where he claimed his world championship title last year.The 30-year-old from Mont-Tremblant, Que., dubbed the “King of Garmisch” by his teammates because …

]]> Comment on Warren Miller: Why Not Work In A Ski Resort? by Mike Judd http://skitheworld.com/2011/12/warren-miller-why-not-work-in-a-ski-resort/#comment-1243 Mike Judd Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:44:31 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1935#comment-1243 I finished my university studies and did just this. Packed up, sold everything and moved from Sydney, Australia to Whistler, British Columbia. I spent a year and a half there, best decision of my life. I met my wife working at the bottom of the gondola. And was able to fit a decent amount of skiing in around work. Now I just need to figure out how to move back there to raise my daughter. Thanks Warren, you were my inspiration to move to Whistler and still drive me to find more snow and make more turns. Cheers. I finished my university studies and did just this. Packed up, sold everything and moved from Sydney, Australia to Whistler, British Columbia. I spent a year and a half there, best decision of my life. I met my wife working at the bottom of the gondola. And was able to fit a decent amount of skiing in around work. Now I just need to figure out how to move back there to raise my daughter. Thanks Warren, you were my inspiration to move to Whistler and still drive me to find more snow and make more turns. Cheers.

]]> Comment on Skier Jamie Pierre killed in Avalanche by Oak Interior Doors http://skitheworld.com/2011/11/skier-jamie-pierre-killed-in-avalanche/#comment-1223 Oak Interior Doors Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:55:11 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1807#comment-1223 <strong>Wikia...</strong> Wika linked to this site... Wikia…

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]]> Comment on Santa Clause and His Jet by admin http://skitheworld.com/2011/12/santa-clause-and-his-jet/#comment-1222 admin Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:47:13 +0000 http://skitheworld.com/?p=1912#comment-1222 Warren narrated the film for years after selling the business to his son Kurt and partner. Everything was working and then they sold to a big media company. The new owners canned Warren because they didn't want to continue to pay his narration fee. They edited his recorded voice from past shows to create the illusion he was involved. It was when kids started getting hurt and worse and the media reported,"Skier dies skiing for Warren Miller" that got Warren's attention. It was then that Warren wanted everybody to know he wasn't involved. And then they sued him for appearing in another ski film. Warren was not aware of the ride he and his name was about to take. I assure you he has respect and his writing is only intended to keep in-touch with an audience that he loves. Warren narrated the film for years after selling the business to his son Kurt and partner. Everything was working and then they sold to a big media company.

The new owners canned Warren because they didn’t want to continue to pay his narration fee. They edited his recorded voice from past shows to create the illusion he was involved.

It was when kids started getting hurt and worse and the media reported,”Skier dies skiing for Warren Miller” that got Warren’s attention. It was then that Warren wanted everybody to know he wasn’t involved.

And then they sued him for appearing in another ski film.

Warren was not aware of the ride he and his name was about to take. I assure you he has respect and his writing is only intended to keep in-touch with an audience that he loves.

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