Tag: Alpine Skiing

In Vermont, a Town Saved a Mountain, and a Mountain Saved a Town

Jim Lyall briskly skied up Mount Ascutney, eagerly pointing out the view.…

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For Skiers, a Winter of Discontent

“Is it just me, or do some of the lifties look older…

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Breezy Johnson Will Miss the Olympics With Injured Knee

The American ski racer Breezy Johnson, a top contender for a gold…

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Skier Mikaela Shiffrin is Back on Top and Headed to the Olympics

Thursday afternoon, roughly one month from the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, Mikaela…

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Meet the Woman Who Helped Set a Speed Record on a Classic Alpine Ski Route

So how did you and Ms. Gerardi team up?It was February or…

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The ‘Best Spring Skiing Anywhere’? Try Crete

“Here, now,” our local guide, Nikos Kalatzakis, said on cue, “we have…

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Skier Mikaela Shiffrin, Top Medal Contender in Beijng, Tests Positive

Mikaela Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic champion skier and a top U.S. medal…

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On Cue, Skiing Re-enters the Spotlight Ahead of Olympics

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — Pretty much everywhere besides the Alps, ski racing…

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How to Ski Smarter in the Age of Multi-Mountain Passes

In Denver, many local residents hit the road early on winter weekends,…

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