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Now, That’s What We Call a Ski Swap!

Now, That’s What We Call a Ski Swap!

How a unique exchange program is paying off for Burke Mountain Academy and Buck Hill.

By Jessica Kelley | 2020-06-03T11:06:18-06:00 May 15th, 2015 | Tags: Buck Hill, Buddy Ide, Burke Mountain Academy, Erich Sailer, exchange, interview, Kirk Dwyer, Lisa Ide, Minnesota, photo, program, race, racing, ski, skiing, Todd Nelson, U16, Vermont | Comments Off

U18 national tech champions crowned at Copper

U18 national tech champions crowned at Copper

O'Brien, Radamus, Lebby, and Kenney claim national U18 titles at the opening week in Colorado.

By C.J. Feehan | 2015-03-04T15:27:43-07:00 March 4th, 2015 | Tags: Aspen, Burke Mountain Academy, champion, Championship, Colorado, Copper, mountain, national, National Training Group, NTG, Park City Ski Team, race, racing, ski, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, skiing, U18 | Comments Off

Life celebration for Ronnie Berlack to live stream on NSN

Life celebration for Ronnie Berlack to live stream on NSN

With significant snowfall forecast in the East, those who are unable to travel are encouraged to watch the video feed.

By SR Staff Report | 2015-01-26T15:54:33-07:00 January 26th, 2015 | Tags: Avalanche, Burke Mountain Academy, celebration, life, memorial, Ronnie Berlack, service, ski, Soelden, team, U.S., US | Comments Off

Ski racing community remembers Bill McGrath

McGrath died Oct. 21 of complications from colon cancer, two weeks shy of his 50th birthday.

By Hank McKee | 2014-11-07T12:00:33-07:00 November 6th, 2014 | Tags: Bill McGrath, Burke Mountain Academy, Felix McGrath, master's, race, racing, Sise Cup, ski, skiing, University of Vermont, UVM | Comments Off

What Off Season?

NCAA: When you’re an elite collegiate racer, you don’t stash your skis for the summer.

By C.J. Feehan | 2014-10-16T08:00:30-06:00 October 3rd, 2014 | Tags: August, Bates, Bill Reichelt, BMA, Burke Mountain Academy, Camp News, Chloe Margrethe Fausa, Colby, Colorado, conditioning, Ghassan Gedeon Achi, gold, Guenther Birgmann, Jim Farrell, Kristine Haugen, Kristine Riis-Johannesen, medal, Middlebury, Mikaela Shiffrin, Mt. Hood, NCAA, New Zealand, Olympic, race, racing, RMISA, Sean Horner, ski, skiing, St. Lawrence, St. Michael’s, Stever Bartlett, summer, Taylor Shiffrin, TCRA, team, training, Treble Cone Race Academy, University of Denver, University of New Mexico, University of Vermont, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

Winning just makes Shiffrin want to win more

"I never want people to feel like I am unreachable, because then the inspiration dies," Mikaela Shiffrin remarked in a recent interview.

By SR Staff Report | 2020-11-16T12:42:37-07:00 August 5th, 2014 | Tags: 2015, art, Burke Mountain Academy, College, Colorado, dirt biking, FIS, gold, hiking, interview, Maui, medal, Mikaela Shiffrin, mountain biking, music, New Hampshire, Olympic, photo, picture, race, racing, SAT, ski, skiing, slalom, Sochi, team, tennis, U.S., US, Vail, Vermont, win, windsurfing, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off

VIDEO: Tecnica Blizzard announces return to USST supplier pool

With three new and one returning athlete signing for the upcoming season, Tecnica Blizzard USA strongly commits to alpine ski racing.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-07-31T14:26:43-06:00 July 18th, 2014 | Tags: Blizzard, Bryce Astle, Bryce Bennett, Burke Mountain Academy, Dartmouth College, Joe Dunn, Kieffer Christianson, national race coordinator, official, pool, ski, Snowbird Ski Team, supplier, team, Team America, Tecnica, U.S., US, video, Will Gregorak, World Cup | Comments Off

Vermont ski academies play nice on Mt. Hood

Athletes and coaches from SMS, GMVS, and Burke take a moment out of training to mingle on the mountain.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-06-29T12:44:16-06:00 June 23rd, 2014 | Tags: academy, athlete, BMA, Burke Mountain Academy, glacier, GMVS, Green Mountain Valley School, Mt. Hood, Palmer, photo, ski, skier, SMS, Stratton Mountain School, team, Timberline, training, U12, U14, U16, Vermont | Comments Off

Booker named new president and CEO of Fischer Skis US

Former President of Nordica USA and UVM All-American Willy Booker moves to Fischer.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-06-17T16:11:34-06:00 June 10th, 2014 | Tags: Auburn, Austria, Burke Mountain Academy, CEO, equipment, Fischer, Franz Föttinger, job, Loveland Ski Area, manufacturer, market, mother, New Hampshire, Nordica, photo, position, president, role, ski, skiing, skis, University of Vermont, US, USA, Willy Booker | Comments Off

Burke Mountain Academy founder Warren Witherell dies at 79

Witherell served as headmaster at Burke from its inception in 1970 until 1984, and his impact on U.S. ski racing cannot be overestimated.

By Hank McKee | 2014-06-03T15:04:54-06:00 May 28th, 2014 | Tags: author, books, Burke Mountain Academy, Crested Butte Academy, death, died, founder, Hall of Fame, headmaster, health, How the Racers Ski, Martha Coughlin, obituary, One School that Works, The Athletic Skier, Warren Witherell, waterskiing | Comments Off

Macomber tapped for educational leadership role at USSA

Jory Macomber named head of school at the USSA TEAM Academy in Park City, Utah.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-09-29T00:08:36-06:00 April 30th, 2014 | Tags: Association, athlete, Brown, Burke Mountain Academy, career, CEO, Columbia, Dan Kemp, Dartmouth, Development, education, George, Hall of Fame, head of school, Holderness, Jory Macomber, life skills, Olympics, president, ski, snowboard, TEAM Academy, Tiger Shaw, U.S., US, USSA, vice president | Comments Off

Levine named head alpine coach at Williams College

Williams alumna and former assistant coach Kelsey Levine is promoted to head alpine coach.

By SR Staff Report | 2020-11-16T12:42:37-07:00 April 25th, 2014 | Tags: alum, assistant, Burke Mountain Academy, coach, College, Ed Grees, Ephs, Kelsey Levine, race, racing, ski, skiing, Williams | Comments Off

Proctor rings in new year with FIS night slalom

Incoming USSA CEO Tiger Shaw foreruns at the annual Holiday Classic hosted by Proctor Academy.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-01-26T22:08:58-07:00 January 3rd, 2014 | Tags: Alice Merryweather, Andover, Andrew McNealus, Anna Kikut, Argentina, Blackwater Ski Area, Burke Mountain Academy, Canada, CEO, Chile, Czech Republic, Dartmouth College Mathieu Bertrand, FIS, forerunner, Hig Roberts, Holiday Classic, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Julia Ford, Katerina Kotrlova, Killington Mountain School, Lizzie Kistler, Middlebury College, New England, New Hampshire, New Year's Eve, night slalom, Proctor Academy, Robby Kelley, Sara Kikut, Sean Higgins, Stratton Mountain School, Tiger Shaw, U.S. Ski Team, University of Vermont, USSA, World University Games | Comments Off

Results matter: But to get them, ignore them

There are a lot of misconceptions about the role of results in achieving ski racing goals.

By Dr. Jim Taylor | 2014-09-28T23:49:03-06:00 December 27th, 2013 | Tags: Bode Miller, Burke Mountain Academy, children, coaches, Dr. Jim Taylor, failure, fixate on results, goals, gold medal, Huffington Post, hug, Middlebury College, Mikaela Shiffrin, national championships, Olympics, outcome focus, parents, performance, Prime Ski Racing, process focus, results, Ski Racing, skiing, sports psychology, University of Colorado, World Cup | Comments Off

Three steps to ski racing success

When you cross the finish line at the end of a race, can you make the two most important statements to ensure your success in the sport?

By Dr. Jim Taylor | 2014-09-28T23:49:50-06:00 November 9th, 2013 | Tags: Burke Mountain Academy, confidence, Dr. Jim Taylor, John Hale, Loveland Ski Area, mental imagery, Middlebury College, performance, perspective, preparation, ski racing success, sports psychology, University of Colorado | Comments Off

Remembering Amy Dombroski

At the time of her death on Oct. 3, former alpine ski racer Amy Dombroski was an international cycling star who was literally riding into the prime of her life.

By Bryce Hubner | 2013-10-18T12:00:50-06:00 October 10th, 2013 | Tags: Amy Dombroski, Belgium, Bryce Hubner, Burke Mountain Academy, Northeast Kingdom, Olympian, San Jose, Vermont, World Cup | Comments Off

Coaches find new roles with NCAA teams

Montana State, Utah, Middlebury, Vermont, and Colby-Sawyer showcase new coaches in the NCAA this year.

By C.J. Feehan | 2014-09-29T00:32:55-06:00 October 10th, 2013 | Tags: Andrew Johnson, Banff, Brian Francis, Burke Mountain Academy, Catamounts, Chris Mallory, Dartmouth College, EISA, Eric Cates, Jake Fisher, Kevin Sweeney, Luke Patterson, Mammoth Mountain ski team, Middlebury College, Montana State University, Mount Mansfield Ski Club, Olympian, Patrick Weaver, Salt Lake City Olympics, Sam Damon, Sugar Bowl Academy, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Torino Olympics, U.S. Ski Team, University of Nevada, University of New Hampshire, University of Utah, University of Vermont, USSA Far West Skiing Rookie Coach of the Year | Comments Off

Former US Ski Team Program Director Jesse Hunt to be inducted in Hall of Fame

Jesse Hunt will be inducted in the VARA Ski Racing Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, 2013 at the Stowe Mountain Lodge.

By SR Staff Report | 2013-10-10T20:38:06-06:00 October 4th, 2013 | Tags: Burke Mountain Academy, Jesse Hunt, Julie Woodworth, Mount Mansfield Ski Club, Park City Ski Club, U.S. Ski Team, University of Vermont, VARA | Comments Off

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