Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair.
Category: Skiing
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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Gold In Super-G at The World Championships
A silver medal in super-G gave Shiffrin her 12th career medal at the world Alpine skiing championships and made her the first woman in the modern era to accumulate that many.
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Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum
In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene.
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You Don’t Go to Sun Valley to Party
The Idaho ski resort is a favorite of the rich and famous, but still maintains a down-home feel, with casual restaurants and little pampering.
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J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers
A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.
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Mikaela Shiffrin Breaks Lindsey Vonn’s Record for World Cup Wins
Shiffrin passed Vonn by winning her 83rd World Cup race, the most by a female skier. She now needs just four more wins to break Ingemar Stenmark’s career record of 86.
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In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
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Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers
Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
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Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes
Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an era of climate change.
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8 New Hotels for Winter Enthusiasts in the U.S. and Europe
For those looking to get away to the cold, new and reimagined hotels in New England, the Alps and beyond offer stylish accommodations near the snow.
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At a Club Med Ski Resort, Learning to Love the Apéro
Will the company’s all-inclusive approach work in the North American market? An avid skier puts the company’s resort at Québec’s Massif de Charlevoix to the test.
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How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.