Alpine and Nordic skiing both offer a lovely day outside in a winter wonderland. When deciding which is the right fit for you, it helps to learn what skills and equipment each requires.

The chief race director of the World Ski Federation (FIS) was commenting on the high number of serious crashes in the Alpine Ski World ... falls and injuries in the equipment, which is becoming ...

On most telemark equipment, it’s possible to make regular alpine turns—but that's not the point. The word telemark comes from the Telemark region of Western Norway, where this technique originated ...

Objective To describe the skiing situation leading to ACL injuries in WC alpine skiing. Methods Twenty cases of ACL ... skier strategy, (3) equipment, (4) speed and course setting, (5) visibility, ...

ALPINE SKIING: Full Results | Broadcast Schedule Vonn placed fourth ... I feel really confident. My equipment is getting better every day. My confidence is there, and now I just have to get that last ...

Where alpine skiing is thought of as a gravity sport like downhill mountain ... it can be done in a wider variety of areas and requires less equipment. There are two techniques or disciplines in cross ...

This was training for me. I’m still testing equipment and getting back in the groove. This is only the beginning and the way I’m skiing is more important than the times at this point.” This weekend’s ...

The differing mechanisms of injury combined with distinct equipment for each sport plays a role in the type and frequency of shoulder injuries seen in these two subgroups. With the increased ratio of ...

Equipment rentals are available on-site as ... Considered one of the best ski resorts in the U.S. for alpine skiing, Aspen Snowmass is also an excellent option for winter sports enthusiasts ...

A series of serious crashes and injuries has sparked a debate about safety in alpine ski racing. The talk is about equipment ... able to return to top-flight skiing.Image: Alessandro Trovati ...