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Crystal goes to Sochi in Russia – home of Olympics 2014

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:07:37 +0000

Every now and then something happens that makes the ski industry sit up and take notice. The Russian ski area of Sochi winning the Olympics 2014 winter games was one such event. New for 2011-12, Crystal Ski will be offering a…

Crystal Ski Fest 2011 Confirmed Schedule

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:22:21 +0000

With the Crystal Skifest 2011 just less than 2 weeks away, the confirmed schedule is hot off the press. Have a sneaky peek to see what’s in store …

With stacks of workshops packed in throughout…

Sir Matthew Pinsent to join Sir Steve Redgrave at Crystal’s SkiFest 2011

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:55:05 +0000

One of the biggest events in the Crystal Ski calendar is fast approaching. Crystal SkiFest is a unique event – held by skiers, for skiers. A place where we can all go to indulge in our love of ski and…

Whistler opens Olympic Games display

Jameski — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:39 +0000

As the Official Alpine Skiing Venue of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler Blackcomb have unveil an Olympic Legacy display at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain.

With Canada’s record breaking medal haul on home soil,…

Snowboarding Trick #13

Jameski — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:35:21 +0000

Shaun White’s gold medal winning performance from the 2006 Winter Olympics. It’s Snowboarding Trick #13 and it could be #14, #15, #16…etc etc.

Will he get another gold medal at Vancouver 2010?

Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 – Ones to Watch

Jameski — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:28:16 +0000

So, yesterday was October 1st and apparently the first day when the central heating in millions of UK homes is switched on again. This could mean only one thing – the winter really is coming. But that means that…

This week’s poll – which female athlete will win gold at Vancouver 2010?

Jameski — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:12:29 +0000

With only 5 months to go until Vancouver 2010, attention turns to Team GB’s medal hopes. Perennial underachievers, the Great British ladies head to Whistler Blackcomb with some genuine medal chances. But which of our talented team of female athletes…

Even better buys from Vancouver 2010… and it still hasn’t started

Jameski — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:34 +0000

As avid readers of our ski blog, you will no doubt remember my venture into the world of Vancouver 2010 merchandise. For those of you who have only recented joined us at ski-buzz, take a look at the good…

Whatever happened to Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards – The Movie?

Jameski — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:40 +0000

For a while now, there have been internet rumours doing the rounds about an Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards movie. Today, I will attempt to piece together this intriguing saga and come up with a definitive answer to the question –…

Team GB Medal Hopes for Vancouver 2010

Jameski — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:00:47 +0000

With less than six months until the fun and (Olympic) games kicks off at Vancouver 2010, let’s take a look at who could be bringing a medal back home from across the Atlantic. As a skiing and snowboarding blog, we…