4 Tips for Increasing Your Speed
With skiing, the name of the game is speed. The question is, how do you go faster?
Yoga Before Skiing
Lots of people have turned to yoga for mindfulness and all its health benefits. As it turns out, it’s also really helpful for skiers, too.
The First Indoor Skiing Event
The world’s first indoor skiing event, the White Festival, will take place on November 16 to 18 in Albertville, France.
Skiing While Studying Abroad
Students can be snow buddies too. Those studying abroad can take advantage of nearby slopes and fresh powder providing the perfect recreational break between hitting the books.
5 Ski Resorts to Enjoy in the Off-Season
Before long, the northernmost ski resorts will be opening their doors to the snowy world of skiing and other winter sports. Late summer (and even early fall) is the perfect time for a getaway to one of these resorts.
Women Take the Lead in Ski Racing
Equal pay among the sexes has been an ongoing source of consternation for decades. As of 2017, the average full-time female employee earned only 82 percent of the wages of her male counterpart. In fields like sports, where men have had a majority hold, this discrepancy in earnings is even sharper.
Events Added to the 2022 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing, China, just forteen years after hosting the Summer games in 2008.
The Beginner’s Guide to Skiing
Skiing isn’t just for sporty lovers of the cold. The scenery and the exhilarating feeling of going down the slopes can make anyone happy. Here is what every beginner should know. Skiing Gear Any new skier should try to borrow gear first. Resorts will offer boots,...
4 of the Greatest Alpine Skiers of All Time
Alpine skiing is one of the most exciting sports in the world. Skiers race down a snow-covered slope often at top speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour. They must possess courage and an unbridled sense of athletic balance.
Cross-Country Skiing vs. Downhill Skiing
While cross-country (Nordic) and downhill (Alpine) skiing share the same name, there are noticeable differences to each discipline. What do they have in common besides their name, and exactly what are their differences? Read on for a full comparison of the two.