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Pennsylvania Ski and Winter Sports Museum and Hall of Fame

The Pennsylvania Ski and Winter Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is located in Camelback Ski Area’s base lodge, with additional exhibits in the museum’s Liberty Mountain Annex. In 1994 Alex Bensinger and Alber Dowden headed a group in forming this education organization that is committed to preserving the state’s skiing and winter sport... [Read more]

Hirscher on World Cup Winning Streak

Overcoming limited visibility in foggy conditions, Marcel Hirscher of Austria maintained his winning streak as he claimed his third victory in succession in the slalom at Adelboden, Switzerland, on 8 January 2012, bringing his total wins for the season to five. With a combined time of one minute 58.66 seconds, Hirscher made history as the first skier... [Read more]

Holmenkollen Ski Museum in Norway

Holmenkollen Ski Museum was established in 1923, making it the oldest ski museum in the world. It is situated at the base of Norway‘s famous Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo. Tours of both the museum and the Jump Tower are on offer, providing insight into the ancient history of skiing, as well as modern-day skiing. In fact, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum... [Read more]

New Teams Have 2014 Sochi Olympics as Goal

With the winter sport season well under way in the northern hemisphere, the official announcement of the 2011-2012 US Snowboarding Halfpipe and Slopestyle team members has generated plenty of excitement. Adding to the excitement and competitive atmosphere is the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include these events in the program... [Read more]

British Woman on Solo Antarctica Crossing

Felicity Aston of Britain began her attempt to cross Antarctica on her own on Friday, 25 November 2011. The 33-year-old expeditionist has been preparing to make the journey of over 1,000 miles for several years, beginning the solo adventure at the Ross Ice Shelf. Carrying just the absolute essentials, Aston is aiming to be the first person to ski across... [Read more]

Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Ready for 2011-12 Season

Winter sport enthusiasts heading for the slopes in Pennsylvania, U.S.A., this season have a number of exciting upgrades and developments to look forward to. From expanded terrain and improved equipment to upgraded facilities and passholder exchange programs, there is so much on offer in Pennsylvania for the 2011-12 season. The popular Seven Springs... [Read more]

Vonn and Ligety Shine at World Cup Opener

The Audi FIS Alpine World Cup season kicked off in Austria’s Soelden on the weekend, with Americans Ted Ligety and Lindsey Vonn of the US Ski Team claiming the top spots in the World Cup standing for men and women. For Ligety, this was his ninth World Cup win, and as defending champion, the weekend’s success was a good start to the season.... [Read more]

2011 Paralympic Sport Awards Shortlists

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will be presenting the 2011 Paralympic Sport Awards in the course of the IPC General Assembly to be held in Beijing, China, in December this year. These awards are conferred on top Paralympic athletes and officials who have contributed to the last Paralympic Games, in this case to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic... [Read more]