Winter Sports


Feature Writer: Lisa Auer
Portrait shot of Lisa Auer, Ulricehamn, Sweden., Martin Svensson

For outdoor winter enthusiasts we cover all disciplines of skiing including alpine, Nordic, cross country skiing (also known as backcountry, randonnée or ski touring), ski-mountaineering, off-piste, telemark, heli-skiing and ski-jumping.

Have other techniques in mind for sliding on snow or ice? For beginners to Olympic athletes there are articles on snowboarding, snowtubing, dogsledding, ice skating, snowmobiling, tobogganing, luging, bobsledding, snowshoeing and ice fishing.

Discover what's happening when it comes to ski resorts, ski and snowboard equipment, winter sports events, backcountry adventures, mountain safety, ecology issues, and profiles of winter athletes and personalities.

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Lisa Auer

Swedish Extreme Skier Plans Ski Descent of K2

In: Skiing

Fredrik Ericsson is in the process of fulfilling his long-held dream, to ski the three highest mountains in the world - Kanchenjunga, K2 and Everest. more...

Why Skis For Women?

In: Skiing

Big name ski manufacturers including K2, Volkl and Salomon have a range of skis for ladies. Are there differences in skis for women or, is it just a marketing ploy? more...

How to Choose Alpine Skis

In: Skiing

Fat skis, parabolic, rocker, twin tips . . . if the number of different models of skis on the market is daunting for buyers, the following article demystifies ski types. more...

Thinking of a Skiing Holiday in the French Alps

In: Skiing

Chamonix is the most famous ski resort in the European Alps. One of the biggest attractions is the Aiguille du Midi. Given the popularity and crowds is Chamonix worth it? more...

Why are There No Olympic Women Ski Jumpers

In: Winter Sports (general)

The International Olympic Committee won't allow international elite athletes to ski jump in the 2010 Vancouver Games because the IOC believes the women aren't ready. more...

Crafting Ice For the 2010 Olympic Luge Track

In: Sledding/Luging

There's more to making ice for the Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton events than simply freezing water. Designing inch-thick ice that can withstand 5 Gs of force is no easy task more...

Ski Fitness Training After Cartilage Tear

In: Skiing

An interview with professional free-skier and former extreme skiing champion, Andrea Binning revealed her approach to staying fit and motivated in the face of injury. more...

Making a Living From Skiing

In: Skiing

Andrea Binning shares the adventures of her skiing career which has included winning extreme skiing competitions, first ski descents and featuring in ski movies. more...

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