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  • Enjoy Spectacular Skiing in Russia

    As the host country for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Russia has been drawn to the attention of the international snow skiing community, which may very well mean more business for the country's ...

  • Snow Sport Fun with Man’s Best Friend

    With its name derived from the Norwegian term skikjøring, translated 'ski-driving', skijoring offers loads of snow sport fun for both human and canine (or equine) participants. Skijoring relies ...

  • Climate Change Impacts on the Snow Sport Industry

    As North America heads into the winter season, snow sport enthusiasts are getting ready to hit the slopes. But warm temperatures and a lack of snow are casting a shadow over what is traditionally...

  • Skiing in the Dolomites of Italy

    Located in north-eastern Italy, the Dolomites are a mountain range forming part of the spectacular Southern Limestone Alps, stretching from the Piave Valley in the east to the River Adige in the ...

  • Discover the Thrill of Monoskiing

    >With ongoing advances in snowsport equipment, monoskiing has been making a comeback in recent years, with supporters of this exciting sport highlighting the benefits of gliding down a slope ...

  • NAMA: Dedicated to Australian Skiing History

    Operating as a non-profit organization, the National Alpine Museum of Australia is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting and preserving items relating to the history of skiing in Australia. The ...

  • Keep Active All Year Around with Grass Skiing

    Originally, short skis with rolling treads or wheels used, with the rolling treads working on the same principle as the treads on military tanks. While some skiers may tackle high speeds and jumps...

  • Hannes Schneider – Pioneer of the Arlberg Style

    Thanks to the popularity of skiing and other snow sports, the Alpine areas of Austria are among the wealthiest in the country, with excellent infrastructure, a high standard of living and a ...

  • Enjoy a Ski Vacation at Kopaonik in Serbia

    Kopaonik ski resort in Serbia is the perfect skiing destination for everyone from beginners through to the most experienced of skiers. This popular ski resort has 21 ski lifts servicing 20 ...

  • Wacky World of Wok Racing

    Winter sport fans looking for a new challenge may want to consider raiding the kitchen for some sporting equipment. Started as a TV stunt in 2003 when German comedian and television personality, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...