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The article focuses on elderly skiers enjoying the slopes at Alta Ski Area, highlighting the activities of a senior ski club called the "Wild Old Bunch" and discussing the health benefits and risks associated with skiing at an advanced age.

The article discusses the skiing death of avalanche forecaster Nick Burks in Oregon, emphasizing the dangers of backcountry skiing and the importance of safety measures and awareness in avoiding avalanches.

The article focuses on the Sierra Nevada region facing severe disruptions and power outages due to a winter storm, leaving thousands without power and causing hazardous conditions, with Yosemite National Park closed and high avalanche risks.

The article looks at the complaints of skiers about ski resorts in the U.S. The launch of the Ikon Pass admission to 47 mountain destinations of skiing conglomerate Alterra Mountain Co. led to crowded resorts. National Ski Areas Association marketing director Adrienne Saia Isaac attributed the increase in participants in 2020-2021 to the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic, among others. It mentions the efforts of some skiers to encourage other people to become regular skiers.

The article focuses on the National Brotherhood of Skiers, a group of African American skiers and snowboarders celebrated its 50th anniversary with a weeklong gathering in Vail, Colorado, where participants enjoyed skiing, and snowmobiling, and music performances by Ne-Yo and Anthony Hamilton.

The article focuses on the Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, founded by chief executive, Mickey Blake's parents, Ernie and Rhoda Blake in 1950, and was purchased by financier and conservationist Louis Bacon from the Blakes. Topics discussed include investment of Bacon for the Taos Ski Valley, information on the avalanche at the valley that killed skiers, Corey Borg-Massanari and Matthew Zonghetti, and carbon footprint reduction goal of Taos as part of its B-corp commitment.

The article focuses on the postponement of the Winter Olympics men's downhill race due to the strong wind at Yanqing, China on February 6, 2022. U.S. racer Bryce Bennett points out that the place is always windy. Based on forecasts, the region is prone to windstorms during the season. The implication of the lack of experience of the skiers in racing the Yanqing is explained.

The article profiles Laís Souza, a Brazilian former Olympic gymnast and aerial skier, focusing on a skiing accident that left her paralyzed. Topic addressed include Souza's proclivity for physical activity and gymnastics as a young child, her decision to take up aerial skiing only 7 months before qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics, and her training from skiing coach Ryan Snow. The author notes that her teammate and friend Josi Santos took Souza's spot on the BRazilian Olympic team.

The article discusses that Skiing is an endangered sport, caught between a warming planet and a global pandemic, and there is a boom in one corner of the ski world that is being driven, at least in part, by a combination of climate change and Covid.

This article focuses on United States Olympic skier Bode Miller. Miller was featured in a "60 Minutes" interview in which he admitted to skiing while intoxicated. Miller is a native of Franconia, New Hampshire where he was once trapped in an avalanche that he caused while skiing down Mount Washington. Miller will represent the United States in the Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy in 2006.

This article profiles six members of the United States Olympic Ski Team that will compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy including Daron Rahlves, a 5-foot-9 downhill and super giant slalom racer, Lindsey Kildow, a 21-year-old native of Vail, Colorado who finished third in the world in super giant slalom racing, Erik Schlopy, a 33-year-old racer who took fourth place in the World Cup giant slalom in December of 2005 and Sarah Schleper, a 26-year-old slalom racer.

Discusses the importance of avalanche rescue beacons on skiers and snowmobilers. Features and functions of the beacons; Price of the devices; History of the development of rescue beacons; Impact of digital technology on the designing of rescue beacons.

Reports that Anja Paerson won the first women's competition at the Alpine skiing world championships in Bormio, Italy, last January 30, 2005.

Presents a recap of results from skiing tournaments last January 2005. Top skiers; Team standings; Race times.

Reports on the victory of Austrian skier Manfred Pranger in the World Cup slalom event on January 25, 2005 at the Planai course in Schladming, Austria despite being relegated to a fourth place standing due to a timing error after the opening run.

Provides information updates of figures and statistics regarding the sport of skiing as of January 2005. Men's World Slalom Cup results in Austria; Overall World Cup standings; World Cup Slalom standings; Skiers names; Slalom course times; Accumulated points; Identification of the members of the U.S. men's and women's ski team.

Reports that Tina Maze of Slovenia won a World Cup giant slalom on January 8, 2005 in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italy, for her second victory during the season.

Reports that skier Johann Grugger led a strong performance by Austria on January 8, 2005 in Chamonix, France, winning a World Cup downhill for the second time in the season.

Provides information of interest to tourists planning to visit Telluride, Colorado. List of stores and shops; Different ski events and activities; Suggestion on how to spend a trip to Telluride.

Reports that Lindsey Kildow has reclaimed the points lead in the World Cup downhill standing by finishing second to Michaela Dorfmeister in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italy. Suggestion that it was the fourth top-three finish of Kildow, who won the opening downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta.

Presents data on the performance of skiers in several events, as of December 31, 2004.

Reports that Ronny Ackerman finished second in a World Cup Nordic combined skiing event at Oberhof, Germany.

Presents an overview of Women's World Cup in Skiing. Overall world cup standings; Ranking for athletes, Tanja Poutiainen, Anja Paerson and Janica Kostelic.

Reports on the victory of ski athlete, Marlies Schild in a World Cup ski tournament in Semmering, Austria. Wounds and injuries; Ranking for Tanja Poutlainen of Finland and Elisabeth Goergl of Austria; Tournament highlights.

Reports on the account given by international skier Ingemar Stenmark when the December 2004 tsunami struck the beach resort he was staying in Thailand.

Reports that skier Bode Miller had a rare loss at a World Cup super giant slalom race held on December 17, 2004, in Val Gardena, Italy. Austrian skier Michael Walchhofer's victory in the race; Miller's retention of his lead in the overall standing; Performance of other skiers.

Reports on skier Tanja Poutiainen's performance at the 2004 World Cup in Zauchensee, Austria.

Reports on skier Bode Miller's victory at the 2004 World Cup in Val d'Isere, France.

Reports that skier Bode Miller failed to win a downhill for the first time in the 2004 season, finishing fourth in a World Cup race captured by Werner Franz of Austria in Val d'Isere, France on December 11.

Reports that skier Alexandra Meissnitzer won for the first time in her home country, taking a super giant slalom in Zauchensee, Austria on December 11, 2004.

Discusses the importance and correct procedure for fitting ski boots. Need for skiers to match their boot type based on ability level, skiing goals and individual toes; Impact of the cold weather on the boot bladder’s softness and plastic shell’s pliability; Suggestion to fit boots with the help of a boot technician; Ability of the fitter to customize footbeds to stabilize irregular posture and relieve pressure points on a foot; Recognition of the feet’s anatomical difference between men and women.

Reports that the Cross-Country skier, Christian Hoffmann of Austria was awarded a 2002 Olympic gold medal on June 21, 2004.

The article features 26-year-old freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy who attended the opening of a Nordstrom Men's Store in Midtown Manhattan, New York City along with his boyfriend actor Matthew Wilkas. It mentions that Kenworthy revealed in 2015 that he was a gay and started appearing on the covers of Out magazine and Gay Times.

The article discusses Norway's subdued celebration of its victories at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Topics discussed include 38 Olympic medals won by the country, the culture of modesty in Norway, and Norwegians' passion for cross-country skiing. Also discussed are the television broadcasting of cross-country ski races and the Olympic performance of skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo.

The article reports on the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, citing the preparation and performances of skiers.

The article reports on performance of Norwegian skiers' team at Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea. It states that skiers Aksel Lund Svindal and Kjetil Jansrud won gold and silver in the downhill, and mentions pertinence of championships won by Norway's team over the past two decades. It highlights the performance of the Norwegian men's team, and cites that members of the team are competing against one another in an individual sport.

The article presents questions and answers related to ski area avalanches including how common inbound avalanches happen within ski resorts in the U.S., the legal responsibility when an avalanche occurs, and the means for skiers to protect themselves.

The article informs that three months after tearing a ligament in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn won the bronze medal in the world championship downhill in the final race of her career, and mentions that Vonn became the first female skier to win medals at six world championships.

The article informs that skier Lindsey Vonn won bronze in the world championship and mentions that Vonn became the first American woman to win the Olympic downhill, claiming gold at the 2010 Vancouver Games.

The article reports on the consideration of skier Lindsey Vonn for an early retirement from ski competition.

The article offers the author's insights on severa lessons learned from intermediate-advanced skiers session in January 2018 which include the importance of showing up late, finding limits and going beyond them, and being ready for painful revelations.

The article discusses the efforts of Vermont in Eastern U.S. to lure professional skiers, with changes in mountain weather in North America complicating the ability to manufacture snow. Topics discussed include Killington resort in Killington, Vermont to host two women's World Cup races in November 26-27, 2016, and no confirmation yet from international ski federation Fédération Internationale de Ski (F.I.S.) about keeping Eastern U.S. in its circuit.

The article reports that skier Mikaela Shiffrin earned her 34th World Cup slalom victory on November 25, 2018, moving her one win from the record for career Cup slalom wins held by Marlies Schild.