New Mexico resorts give great blend of skiing, dining, shopping
It was an offer I couldn't turn down: An invitation to share a house here with three longtime ski companions and an opportunity to conduct some "product evaluation" at three snow- and sun-blessed New Mexico resorts.
Never been skiing? No problem. Learning is a breeze nowadays
MARGARET MORAN News Staff Writer WILMINGTON - Going down the center of the snow-covered slope at the Whiteface Mountain ski Area, I begin to pick up speed, slicing through the air, turning my skis right than left to stay on course.
Go to Galena, Ill., to ski Chestnut Mountain
Resort is an attractive alternative to the expense of sites Utah, Colorado and British Columbia.
Sporting goods retailers find ways to compete with online dealers
Ah, the difference two centimeters make. Standing next to a line of colorful snowboards covered in so many logos and designs they look like an art museum turned into a picket fence, Edge of the World shop manager Steve Hogan explains the difference between 154 centimeters and 156. "A lot of people aren't up to speed on reverse camber," Hogan said, referring to the way the bottom of a snowboard ...
Skiing: More is less in Les Deux Alpes
It's not chic or flashy, but this French resort has plenty going for it, says Maggie O'Sullivan.
High altitude, great value
Dave Watts and Chris Gill nominate 10 alpine resorts that offer sensational skiing at reasonable prices.
International Capsules: Vonn dominates in World Cup downhill win
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn dominated yet another World Cup downhill on Saturday, and winning by 1.42 seconds on the Engiadina course.
Koos Disqualified In Classic Sprint; Plans To Appeal (UPDATED)
After crossing the finish line in first in the U.S. Nationals classic sprint A-final, Torin Koos (BSF/Rossignol) was disqualified for moving into a lane in front of Ryan Scott (MSU/Team HomeGrown) before completely clearing Scott’s skis, which resulted in contact between Koos’ tails and Scott’s tips. A course controller saw the pass, and after the [...]
THE WINTER WITHOUT: Some revel in, some rue lack of snow (video)
Tanya Garraghan and Christine Leonard are two upbeat businesswomen.
THE WINTER WITHOUT: Some revel in, some rue lack of snow
Tanya Garraghan and Christine Leonard are two upbeat businesswomen.
