The Sharp Edge
Risky Business
Skiing is Risky Business. We send ourselves down hill on a pair of boards and there are many obstacles and perils to overcome, and I am not talking about those who seek the near vertical […]
snow
The Sharp Edge
Lindsey Vonn vs. the Men
Most of us who pay attention to the ski world know Lindsey Vonn petitioned the FIS to compete against the men in Alpine skiing. The FIS denied her request. Lindsey Vonn is one tough skier and she skis on men’s skis […]
Resorts
Little Switzerland is Operating Again!
Little Switzerland recently opened for skiing and snowboarding operations. The previous owners shut down Little Switzerland about five years ago and last winter the Nordic Mountain group (guys, what is the official name of yourselves, […]
News
A Snowy Vail Descends on the Midwest — Vail Buys Resorts
In an interesting development Vail Ski Resort is purchasing Afton Alps (on the map) around Minneapolis and Brighton Mountain near Detroit. The first reaction I have seen is one of astonishment and even disbelief. Grays […]
Skiing
Skiing Bumps
I am not into skiing bumps. By bumps I mean piles of snow that have hardened up instead of piles of soft snow. Piles of soft snow can be carved through but not moguls you either go around them or over the top. I have been in mogul fields a couple of times but the problem is they are often formed only on the runs that are steep (and hence offer enough challenge without the bumps) and that combination keeps me off. […]