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Skier Lindsey Vonn Airlifted to Hospital After Horrific Crash

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:27:03 +0000

Lindsey Vonn, the top woman’s alpine skier in the world, has been hospitalized after suffering a scary crash at the World Championships in Schladming, Austria. The 28-year-old was competing in the super-G when she lost balance after completing a jump. Her right ski came off immediately and she tumbled hard down the mountain, striking a [...]

Who's Hitting the Slopes This Weekend?

Jami Bond — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:20:52 +0000

While many, including myself, are dreading the onslaught of this winter storm, for skiers and snowboarders it’s perfect timing! Just in time for the weekend! As of 4:00pm this afternoon Red Lodge Mountain was already seeing the flakes fly! Ed McIntosh says they could easily see a foot of new snow! How many of [...]

Starbucks Opens First-Ever Ski-Thru Coffee Shop

Don Deane — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:00:35 +0000

Need further proof that Starbucks coffee shops are literally everywhere? Then look no further than this ski-thru Starbucks located atop a mountain. (For real!) We’ve already written about 10 of the wackiest drive-thrus in America, but this Starbucks located at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort could have easily made the list. This one-of-a-kind coffee shop [...]

Where's One of the Best Places to Go Cross-Country Skiing? [PICTURES]

Carl Pettit — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:17 +0000

Waiting for the snow to fall? Are your dreams full of journeys across the white, through serene forests? The Montreal River, in upper Michigan, rich with cross-country ski trails, just might be the answer you’re looking for. In fact, when you combine all the trails together, you get more than 60 km of skiing pleasure, the longest located in Ironwood, MI.

7 Intense Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations for Winter Thrill Seekers [VIDEOS]

Carl Pettit — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:00:19 +0000

Thinkstock Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if you’re delivered to the top [...]