Tag: downhill

  • Lindsey Vonn Aims for World Cup Overall Title

    With ten World Cup victories under her belt for downhill, Lyndsey Vonn of Vail, Colorado, was more surprised than most that her first victory for the 2008-2009 skiing season was for slalom. She ...

  • Edmonton: A History of Superb Skiing

    The history of Edmonton, now the capital of Alberta Province, Canada, can be traced back to 1754 when an explorer working for the Hudson’s Bay Company entered the Edmonton area. The Fort ...

  • The Worlds’ Biggest Drop

    The picturesque town of Zermatt, in Switzerland, is located a mere ten kilometers from the border of Italy, at the base of the breathtaking Matterhorn. It is a town that is focused on ...

  • 2009 International Ski Federation World Cup

    Five of America’s most prestigious ski resorts will be hosting International Ski Federation World Cup events during the 2008/2009 winter sport season. These world-class snow skiing and ...

  • Royal Gorge – A Great Ski Resort for the Family

    Ideally situated in Soda Springs, California, a short driving distance from renowned Lake Tahoe and the city of Reno, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort is considered to be North America’s ...

  • The Great Nordeen Race

    The 6th annual Great Nordeen Race is took place on 12 January 2008 in Bend, Oregon. This increasingly popular snow skiing event is named in honor of Emil Nordeen, a legend in the history of ...

  • Backcountry Seminar at Alta Lodge

    The state of Utah in the U.S.A. is known for its diverse natural beauty with rugged deserts, well-watered river valleys and snowcapped mountains. The Alta Ski Area is situated in these ...

  • Julia Mancuso – A Bright Star

    Julia Mancuso is an American alpine skier and Olympic Gold Medalist, having been the winner of the giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Born on 9 March 1984 in Reno, Nevada, Julia is the ...

  • The Challenging and Fun World of NASTAR

    NASTAR is a racing program whereby recreational skiers can test their snow skiing skills on courses set up at more than 100 participating resorts across North America. Times and scores are ...

  • Skiing Mount Etna – A Unique and Inspiring Adventure

    Have you ever considered snow skiing along the slopes of an active volcano? Well you can! Visitors to Sicily between November and March each year can enjoy spectacular skiing on the impressive ...

  • Ski Champion Daron Rahlves

    Born on 12 June 1973 in Walnut Creek, California, Daron Rahlves has carved quite a name for himself in skiing circles, being widely acknowledged as one of the most successful American speed ...

  • Alpine Sliding at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah

    If you’re looking for some great summer activities, look no further than the Snowbird Ski Resort. This great resort is absolutely brimming with a diverse variety of excellent activities. One ...

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