The Burton Global Open Series began lastweek with the New Zealand Open at Cadrona Alpine Resort just outside Wanaka, on the south island. As one of five events in the B.G.O.S. and a five-star event on the Swatch Ticket To Ride World Snowboard Tour, the New Zealand Open is one of the most progressive, competitive snowboard events in the world. And Sierra Resort’s homegrown girl – Jamie Anderson – was down there rockin it all over again . . .
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August18th
No CommentsJamie Anderson begins another season of global domination
Posted in: Athletes, Skiing & Snowboarding
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July21st
No CommentsHannah Teter was recently honored by VH1 and DoSomething.org with a Do Something award, which recognizes young people who are committed to social change. The competition was pretty fierce this year, but as an Olympic athlete, Hannah is used to competition. In the end, she beat out the likes of Steve Nash (NBA), Reggie Bush (NFL), Derek Jeter (MLB) and Ryan Sheckler (pro skater) with her grassroots efforts that have helped support charities around the world.
Hannah embodies the slogan “Be Part of the Solution” – a philosophy that also guides Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort when making decisions about the environment, about local initiatives, and about people. We strive to make tangible changes, right here, right now. And that’s what Hannah is about too. Her efforts are all about empowering organizations and people that are making tangible changes in people’s lives. It’s pretty awesome to see someone really follow their heart and make a difference. -
February19th
No CommentsSouth Shore’s Only Superpipe Opens, Hannah Teter takes Silver, and the terrain parks look killer!
Posted in: Athletes, Skiing & Snowboarding, Snow, Terrain Parks, Winter Events
CONGRATS TO SIERRA RESORT’S HANNAH TETER who took Silver in the 2010 Winter Games Women’s Halfpipe last night! GO HANNAH! The only American woman to take two Olympic medals – gold and silver – in the last two winter games!
Celebrating a great first run
Riding the wave of excitement after the 2010 Winter Games Halfpipe events, skiers and snowboarders at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort are enjoying the 400 foot long Superpipe – the only Superpipe on South Shore – which opened last weekend.
TransWorld SNOWboarding ranked Sierra Resort’s terrain parks and Superpipe in the nation’s Top 10 in the 2010 Resort Guide and it is easy to see why with 5 award-winning terrain parks that are super dialed in right now and tons of fun for jibbers.
Season passholders are commenting on local web sites and blogs that Sierra Resort’s terrain parks are the best they’ve seen in years – the features are creative and well maintained, the flow through the parks is fluid, and the vibe is fun and welcoming.
In addition, snow conditions at Sierra Resort are at their peak – with a 90 inch base and 317 inches of cumulative snowfall for the season, the Park Crew has had plenty of snow to translate their most innovative ideas into a freestyle reality. Some of those ideas include a propane tank turned on end, repurposed into a bonk. Another is an urban-inspired stair set with two 35-foot handrails for sliding.
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August3rd
No CommentsThe 2010 Winter Games are just a few shorts months away and all four of Sierra Resort’s Elite Athletes have their eye on competing. Here’s an update on who’s who.
Hannah Teter is the reigning Women’s Halfpipe gold medalist. After competing nationwide last season, she’s looking to return to the top spot on the podium this winter. Hannah finished 2nd overall at the Winter DEW Tour, 1st at the US Snowboarding Grand Prix on February 1, 2009 and took home the bronze medal at the 2009 Winter X Games.
Hannah also bottles her family’s maple syrup, with all proceeds going to charity. Here’s a sweet vid of her shooting maple syrup on Jimmey Kimmel Live.
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