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Adaptive Alpine Camp Wraps at Hood

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST

MT. HOOD, OR (July 1) – Despite bad weather and low snow pack, the U.S. Ski Team's adaptive alpine athletes were energized by a successful camp at Mt. Hood. Focusing on giant slalom speed training, the coaches and athletes worked hard and are looking forward to the upcoming Olympic season.

Adaptive Alpine Works On Snow in Hood

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST

MT. HOOD, OR (June 15) - The U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team will join the onslaught of U.S. athletes on the glacier this week as they take to the terrain of Mt. Hood for some crucial on snow time through the end of June.

Raymond Named Chef de Mission

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (June 10) - The U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday that Steve Raymond, Senior Vice President of National Accounts for Disney and ESPN Media Networks, has been selected to serve as Chef de Mission of the U.S. Team for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to be held in Vancouver, BC, March 12-21.

Adaptive XC Trains On Snow in Steamboat

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (June 9) - The U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Team wrapped up a two-week camp on Steamboat Springs' Rabbit Ears Pass last week. According to Head Coach Greg Rawlings, the foundation for the 2010 season has been set.

Washburn Accepts Sanction For Doping Violation

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (June 5) - USADA announced that Brad Washburn (Highland Ranch, CO) an athlete in the sport of Paralympic alpine skiing, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and accepted a suspension for his doping offense.

Sarubbi Rings Opening Bell At NYSE

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 MST

NEW YORK (May 4) – U.S. Adaptive Ski Team member Caitie Sarubbi (Brooklyn, NY) had the honor Monday of ringing the opening bell to kickoff the week at the New York Stock Exchange. Sarubbi, a 19-year-old visually impaired athlete who has come up through the Adaptive Sports Foundation program at Windham Mountain, NY, is balancing studies at Harvard with her skiing career.

Championships Wrap Up in Winter Park

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST

WINTER PARK, CO (April 2) - The 2009 Hartford U.S Adaptive Alpine Championships wrapped up Thursday with Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) sweeping each of the five event titles for the women's standing division.

Jones Picks Up Fourth Title

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST

WINTER PARK, CO (April 2) - Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) kicked off the final day of racing at the 2009 Hartford U.S Adaptive Alpine Championships with her fourth U.S. title as she finished first in the women's standing division during the super G race Thursday. It was Jones' fourth win in four events.

Jones Takes Third Title in Downhill

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WINTER PARK, CO (March 31) - Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) locked down her third U.S. title Tuesday as she finished nearly a second ahead of the competition in the downhill at the 2009 Hartford U.S Adaptive Alpine Championships.

Jones Wins Second Gold

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WINTER PARK, CO (March 29) - Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO) made it two U.S. titles in as many days as she won the giant slalom at the 2009 Hartford U.S Adaptive Alpine Championships Sunday.

Jones Kicks Off U.S. Champs With Win

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WINTER PARK, CO (March 28) - The 2009 Hartford U.S Adaptive Alpine Championships kicked off Saturday with Allison Jones (standing; Colorado Springs, CO), Stephani Victor (sit-ski; Park City, UT), Monte Meier (standing; Park City, UT) and Gerald Hayden (sit-ski; Merced, CA) each taking the slalom title in their respective skiing classes.

Hartford Alpine Champs at Winter Park

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

Hayden Lands First World Cup Podium

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WHISTLER, BC (March 14) - The U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team wrapped up its World Cup season with four podium finishes Saturday during a slalom. Newly crowned giant slalom World Cup champion Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA) led the team with a second place at the site of the 2010 Paralympic Games.

Stephens Takes GS Globe

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WHISTLER, BC (March 13) - With one day left in the IPC World Cup Finals Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA) threw down two amazing runs to take the win in giant slalom as well as the discipline globe Friday.

Klebl Third at Mount Washington XC

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

MOUNT WASHINGTON, BC (March 12) - Chris Klebl (Heber City, UT) led the way for the U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Ski Team Thursday as he powered his way to a third-place finish during a World Cup middle distance race at Mount Washington.

Devlin-Young Takes World Cup Title

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WHISTLER, BC (March 12) - Thursday marked another success for the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team as Chris Devlin-Young took the super G globe during a super combined at the site of the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver.

Walker, Stephens Take Cup Titles

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WHISTLER, BC (March 11) - The U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team picked up two World Cup titles Wednesday with Tyler Walker (sit-ski; Franconia, NH) and Laurie Stephens (sit-ski; Wenham, MA) finishing first in the downhill standings as the World Cup Finals got underway at the 2010 Paralympic venue.

Bascio Third in Whistler

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

WHISTLER, B.C. (March 5) - The U.S. Ski Team's Monica Bascio (sit-ski; Evergreen, CO) went all out Thursday to take third in an IPC Cross Country World Cup in Whistler.

Devlin-Young Takes Downhill Bronze

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST

KANGWONLAND, Korea (Feb. 28) - Chris Devlin-Young Pulled in his first medal of the 2009 IPC World Championships in Korea, taking the bronze in the downhill Saturday.

Super G Silver for Victor

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST

KANGWONLAND, Korea (Feb. 24) - Stephani Victor (Park City, UT) won her fourth medal of the International Paralympic Committee's Alpine Skiing World Championships Tuesday, taking silver in the super G in Korea. Victor had already pocketed gold in the slalom, giant slalom and super combined in the sitting division.