Author Archives: Michael Kenny III

Winter X Games 2012 – Two Firsts!!

During the 2012 Winter X Games two things happened that have never happened in winter competition.  Shaun White's perfect score of 100, after already securing his gold, and Heath Frisby's front flip on a snowmobile.   Congrats to both.   Where will competition be in just a few short years?  I wonder. Always raise the [...]

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Winter X Games 2012: Sarah Burke Tribute

 

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Sarah Burke Remembered

Tragically, Canadian Sarah Burke, a pioneer in women's freeskiing, died Thursday January 19, 2012 from crash-related injuries, during a training run at the bottom of the superpipe in Utah. She was 29 years old.   Admittedly, I knew very little about Sarah Burke, as a person, prior to the last few months.  I knew her [...]

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S#*t Skiers Say

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The Ski Channel’s Second Film – Winter

If you did not have the chance to see The Ski Channel's debut film, The Story, last year – I highly recommend it.  I have always started my ski seasons off with a great ski film, it just seems to get me in the mood for the season ahead.  It builds excitement.  Warren Miller was [...]

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Mike Douglas – Embedded at Whistler

Getting excited about a new ski season takes on a whole new meaning – check out "Embedded".  Pro skier, Mike Douglas spends 6 days and nights on top of Whistler Mountain waiting for the new season to arrive.  This is what I call serious dedication to making first tracks!  "This November, pro skier Mike Douglas [...]

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5 tips for making your next expo a success

There are two things I always do at the start of a new season, first I kick the season off right with a great ski film, and second I always go to one of the large snow expos to gear up for the season ahead.  This year I will be attending Snow Jam in San Diego.  Having [...]

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