CADS: Keeping Skiers on the Slopes

Many Alpine skiers are faced with the painful reality of knee injuries at one time or another, and some may even find themselves considering giving up the sport they so enjoy…

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. Alexis Pinturault of France took second place, with Philipp Schoerghofer of Austria in third place.

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 Games.

Alpine

Alpine skiing is a winter sport activity that basically includes any discipline which involves the speedy descent of a hillside – snow isn’t even required for the sport to be considered an Alpine sport. Most people use it synonymously to refer to downhill skiing, but the term is much broader than that and can also [...]

Hemlock Valley

If you’re looking for a small-town atmosphere, great ski resort facilities and a friendly, family-orientated atmosphere, look no further than Hemlock Valley Ski Resort. This great little resort overlooks Harrison Lake and enjoys a sort of alpine community made up of town houses, condominiums and log cabins centered on a day lodge. Hemlock has a [...]

Whitewater

Come to Whitewater Ski Resort and experience the magic of Ymir Mountain. Whitewater has a reputation for powder and though the resort has a great old-time feel, it is this natural delight which draws hundreds if not thousands of visitors to this small part of Canada each year in search of one of the ultimate [...]

Lech And Zurs

Lech and Zurs are a part of the Arlberg but a world apart in many ways. Stunningly beautiful, with classic chalets and five-star hotels, Zurs is on the Flexen-Pass and Lech in a valley just a couple of miles away. These stylish Austrian Alpine resorts nestle near the slopes of the Madloch, Trittkopf, and Kriegerhorn [...]

Saint Anton

St Anton in Austria is the favorite vacation choice of the experienced skier. Situated at the base of the road up to the Arlberg pass, St Anton is the birthplace of alpine skiing. Take a vacation at what is widely regarded as the best ski area in Austria and you will be charmed not only [...]

Germany

Enjoy the Alps on your next holiday by visiting Germany. Not often thought of as a skiing destination, German ski resorts actually have a lot to offer tourists. The resorts are easily accessible with Germany’s position in the middle of Europe. Enjoy the southern German culture and the friendly environment. The resorts are set in [...]

Norefjell

Norefjell ski resort is the highest peak in an area with hilly terrain. Just an hour and twenty minutes from Oslo, the capital of Norway, Norefjell is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is just fifteen minutes away from the scenic Lake Kroderen. Norefjell was the venue [...]

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