Viewfinder: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Austria and Southern Germany
Exceptionally high levels of snow have closed roads and ski resorts, triggered avalanches, and cut off villages across southern Germany and much of Austria.
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How Ski Towns Turn Wastewater Into Snowy Slopes
Big Sky, Montana, is looking to become one of a handful of cities to tackle its water shortage problem through snowmaking with sewage-treated water.
It’s All About the Skis
A look at the materials needed to design and construct a ski suitable for Olympic competition.
Thanks to Climate Change, the Alps Are Losing Snow
Global warming has shortened the snow season in the Swiss Alps by 37 days, as maximum snow depths…
Dear Skiers: It’s Time to Turn Words Into Action on Climate Change
Winter sports enthusiasts can help lower emissions—if they’re smart about how they hit the slopes. By Bob Berwyn…
What Happens to Ski Resorts Decades After People Abandon Them?
Many ski resorts operate in America's public forests. How they cut their runs can affect how beautifully the forest recovers, should the lodge ever go out of business.
Big Tourism Impacts for the Ol’ Dusty Trail
One Colorado mountain town battles the dirty side effect of unpaved roads—for better or worse.
The Game Slowed Down
Athletes often claim that their breakthroughs come when a game starts unfolding at a slower pace. Can psychology explain the phenomenon they're describing?
How Do You Make a Living, Ski Gear Lender?
Noah Davis talks to Forrest Shinners about Kit Lender, a service that provides ski apparel on an as-needed basis.