I believe helmet use should be promoted strongly, and ski resorts could make helmets available for free to skiers and snowboarders when they buy their lift tickets.
Quotes about snowboarders (10 Quotes)
We're grateful for Catamount's support. The event is a wonderful opportunity for skiers and snowboarders nationwide to celebrate ours sports during the Olympics. These events help U.S. Ski Team athletes now and in the future.
Snowboarders have been doing it a lot longer than us- but it's picking up in skiing big time.
The newest sport this year is called snowboard cross, and it involves four snowboarders competing at the same time, down the same course. It's very acrobatic, with jumps and spins and all kinds of moves. There was a clear decision by the International Olympic Committee to try to attract a younger audience, and to go for these sports, which televise really well. And I think they've revitalized the games and interest in the games.
Skiers still make up the primary demographic at Heavenly. We will always welcome skiers and snowboarders alike. It is a mountain for everybody, and we want everyone to come out and have a great time.
The U.S. has so many good snowboarders. Hopefully, we will be back next time.
We see that snowboarders are really influencing ski and resort culture overall, and we want to be a part of that.
Skiers view snowboarders as a menace; snowboarders view skiers as Elmer Fudd.
I have full confidence that everyone who is going will represent really well. Everyone who is going is a really good representation of U.S. snowboarders and snowboarders anywhere. I think everyone has full potential to sweep (all the medals). The Olympics is the biggest event in the world, so I'm really looking forward to going there and having a lot of fun.
Catamount has been developing competitive skiers and snowboarders for decades. It's part of our heritage, and the U.S. Team has never been stronger than it is this year. Supporting their efforts is the right thing to do, and we hope that skiers will come enjoy a great day of skiing while supporting the Team.