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Think What You Will—Synchronized Skiing Is Actually Pretty Impressive

Friday, April 15, 2022

Think what you will - Synchronized skiing is actually pretty impressive. Call it off-beat, but that's literally the opposite of what synchronized skiing is.

On a recent warm and sunny Saturday at Aspen Mountain, the crowd on the deck of Bonnie’s restaurant hooted and hollered for the competitors coming down the North American run. Eight skiers at a time sped down the hill in choreographed formations, turning in unison and criss-crossing each other’s lines while a DJ spun a tune for each team, ranging from thumping techno to AC/DC. Picture a mash-up of high-performance short turns with a little Powder 8s and a dash of ’70s freestyle thrown in.

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The Drop-In: Snowmass & Synchro Bumps

Friday, April 12, 2019

Southern synchro team skier out of Telluride, Rogan O'Herlihy competes in the bumps portion of the Aspen World Synchro Championship on Bonnie's run on Aspen Mountain on Friday afternoon. The team synchronized races will occur today on North American on Aspen Mountain at 10 o'clock. 10 teams are competing, including 1 from Turkey, 3 from Canada, 1 from Vail, 2 from Telluride and 3 Aspen teams.

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Rider Rally, Synchro Ski Championships + Matrix

Monday, April 30, 2018

Instructors Excel at Aspen World Synchro Championships

The Aspen World Synchro Championships were held April 8 on Aspen Mountain, with dozens of instructors from around the world competing in the synchronized ski competition. According Jenny Williams, a board member of the Aspen Divas Team, the competition is, “The perfect way to close the winter season in the northern hemisphere. The championships expose international ski instructors to their elite peers, forcing them to perform to the highest technical level as a team.”

Spectators filled the deck at Bonnies Restaurant to watch the athletes compete on the same slope that was used for demonstrations at the 1968 Aspen Interski. The 50th anniversary of that landmark event was celebrated on the mountain and at a special event in town the evening of the April 7.

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Team Whistler wins Aspen World Synchro Championship on Ajax

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The 16th edition of the Aspen World Synchro Championships wrapped up Saturday on Aspen Mountain, with team "Whistler" taking home the top honors at the conclusion of the three-part competition.

Whistler took second in Friday's race portion and first in the bumps portion before also winning Saturday's highlight, the synchro contest on the North American trail, to finish with a final score of 996.05. Argenteam finished second overall with 990.75 points after winning the race event and taking second in the bumps and synchro contests.

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The Aspen Times - Saturday fun: Red Bull brings popular event to Aspen, Synchro returns

Thursday, April 5, 2018

The 16th annual Aspen World Synchro Championships are back in town this weekend. The synchronized skiing and snowboarding competition got under Thursday with training on Aspen Mountain. The real action gets going Friday with the races and bump competition, followed by Saturday's finale, where teams of six or eight will show off their synchronized routines.
Saturday's synchro event takes place primarily on the North American run on Aspen Mountain starting at 10:15 a.m., with prime viewing for spectators located at Bonnie's restaurant. The bumps competition takes place on Blondie's run while the race is held on the NASTAR course.

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The Aspen Times - Elite ski pros partying like its 1968 in Aspen this weekend

Thursday, April 5, 2018

A group of ski instructors who survived the 1960s will hold a reunion in Aspen this weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one their marquee events of the decade.
Ski pros from throughout Europe, Japan and North America converged in Aspen in April 1968 for the 8th International Ski Instructors Congress. The ski instructors get together every three years to show off their country's distinctive teaching technique at an event known as Interski.

The 1968 gathering was the only time it has ever been held in the U.S.
David "Scooter" LaCouter was a 24-year-old, top-notch skier who was among the 24 men and nine women the Professional Ski Instructors of America picked for the demonstration team at the 8th Interski. The group was essentially the best of the best. Ski instructors from throughout the country tried out to qualify.

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The Snowpros - Aspen Interski 50th Reunion

On Friday, April 6, join your colleagues for a day on snow and an evening reception at the Limelight Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Interski 1968, the only Interski to have been held in the United States. Honored guests will include members of the PSIA Team that served as the American delegation to that noteworthy Interski.

On snow during the day, you’ll ski with PSIA-AASI team and team alumni members. Then, during the reception, meet and mingle with members of the PSIA Team that served as the American delegation to that noteworthy Interski and enjoy appetizers and a cash bar.
On Saturday, April 7, groups are staying to watch the World Synchro Championships and it would be great if you can join too. If you’re interested, lift tickets will be provided.

Register now and save the following details!

Friday, April 6
Register for On Snow: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Limelight Lobby
On Snow: 10 a.m. on the Sundeck - Meet on the Sundeck, top of the Gondola, Aspen to ski with PSIA-AASI team and team alumni members
Reception: 6 – 9 p.m. - Limelight Hotel, 355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 (heavy appetizers and cash bar)
Saturday, April 7
On snow: View World Synchro Championships
Tickets are $35 - PSIA-AASI members and non-members welcome (up to two lift tickets will be included, one for Friday and/or one for Saturday)

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The Aspen World Synchro Championships concluded Sunday on Aspen Mountain, with “Argenteam,” a team of Argentine skiers, winning the 2017 title. Taking second in the overall was the Aspen Demo Team, followed by the Whistler Demo Team.

Aspen Team Diva, which took fifth overall in the 14-team field, took first in the women’s division, followed by the Beaver Creek Epic Chix and the Aspen Diva-Ettes.

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Aspen World Synchro Championships wrap up Sunday on Aspen Mountain

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Founded 20 years ago by Jerry Berg, Aspen Team Diva began as a way for women to empower women. While that's still the case, they also are one of the country's best showcases for synchronized skiing.

Every year since 2003, Aspen Team Diva has helped host the Aspen World Synchro Championships. This includes the 2017 competition, which concludes Sunday on Aspen Mountain.

"You get to know all these girls from different places," said Carolina Vivo, who has competed with Aspen Team Diva since 2014. "You can feel a huge sense of community and friendship — a huge support from an incredible group of women from all over the world."

KUSA – Before the lifts open and Telluride’s slopes are shared, first tracks go to the skiers dressed in orange and blue who carve in sync.
“We’re the Telluride Ghostriders,” Kim Macken said, the enormous peak of Mount Wilson behind him. “We’re the reigning world champions.”
During last week’s practice session at Telluride Ski Resort, Macken and his teammates worked to fine-tune their routines. Each began the same way. Six skiers stood in formation, their ski tips pointed together in a snowplow position. Shayne Marion led the call from the lead position.

“Ghostriders!” He shouted. “Left! Right!” He yelled out, as his teammates put their skis parallel. “Push! Push!” The skiers used their poles to thrust themselves forward and started carving down the mountain in unison. Despite the icy conditions, the Ghostriders made synchronized skiing look easy as they crisscrossed down the hill. Like all good teams, this one is greater than the sum of its parts, but if you’re counting, the Aussies outnumber everyone.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Seth Johns has a solid understanding of the Spanish language, and will use it when need be. Otherwise, he prefers to stick to his native tongue when conversing with the seven Argentine snowboarders who now call him coach.

"I speak English so I can be very clear and concise in my verbiage. And so they have to stop arguing and bickering and pay attention to what I'm saying," Johns said. "But it is very nice to be able to speak to them in their native tongue and they understand the majority of what I'm saying. When you are bridging cultural gaps, being able to speak the language is great."

Thursday, Februrary 2, 2017

Synchro Ski Championships this weekend.

A unique skiing event will grace the slopes of Telluride Ski Resort this Saturday with a finesse and form that can only be found in the sport of synchronized skiing.

For the first time, Telski will host the National Synchro Ski Championships. “The three-part event will display the best in synchro skiing from around the country,” states a Telski news release.

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​Think What You Will—Synchronized Skiing Is Actually Pretty Impressive

The Drop-In: Snowmass & Synchro Bumps

Rider Rally, Synchro Ski Championships + Matrix

Team Whistler wins Aspen World Synchro Championship on Ajax

The Aspen Times - ​Saturday fun: Red Bull brings popular event to Aspen, Synchro returns

The Aspen Times - ​Elite ski pros partying like its 1968 in Aspen this weekend

16th AWSC Event Program

The Snowpros - Aspen Interski 50th Reunion

The Aspen Times - Argenteam wins World Synchro Title on Ajax

Aspen World Synchro Championships wrap up Sunday on Aspen Mountain

KUSA - Synchro skiers with skill and heart

The Aspen Times - Argentine snowboard team tries hand at synchronized competition

Telluride Daily Planet - Telluride teams combine ski and song

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Think What You Will—Synchronized Skiing Is Actually Pretty Impressive

The Aspen Times - Saturday fun: Red Bull brings popular event to Aspen, Synchro returns

The Aspen Times - Elite ski pros partying like its 1968 in Aspen this weekend