It’s winter, and that means people are going to be going on ski vacations around the country and around the world. While skiing is an amazing way to spend time outdoors and enjoy the snow, it carries pretty significant risks. The risks of skiing can be minor or deadly, and according to the National Ski […]
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Stowe × Okemo
A combination of world-class snowmaking and favorable temperatures have allowed both Stowe and Okemo to start making snow at higher elevations during the first weekend of November. Sister resort, Mount Sunapee, in New Hampshire, will begin snowmaking soon as well. Opening day for the 2019/2020 season at all three resorts is approaching quickly. Stowe and Okemo […]
Hahnenkamm Downhill
New Episode of HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Features Profile of Hahnenkamm Downhill Skiing in Kitzbuhel, Austria with Bryce Bennett and Jon Frankel Each year, fans from across the world converge on the small town of Kitzbühel, Austria to witness the Hahnenkamm downhill, a two-mile long race that is widely considered the most ambitious test in all […]
Ice Breaker ferry ride through Death’s Door
360 Magazine Culture Editor Tom Wilmer reports from Door County Wisconsin. If you’re not familiar with Wisconsin, look at a map of the state and you’ll notice a jutting peninsula (locals fondly refer to the peninsula as Wisconsin’s thumb) on the eastern flank. That’s Door County; cradled on the western flank is Sturgeon Bay and […]
PENCE AT OLYMPICS
Olympics, Two-Thirds of US to VP Pence: Not Appropriate to Stay Seated During Opening Ceremonies Viewing of Games on Streaming Devices Makes a ‘Breakthrough’ Impact; Americans Disapprove of ‘Shut Up and Dribble by Wide Margin,’ also say Athletes should be Able to Comment on Social Issues; Approval of Subsidies to U.S. Olympic Athletes by More […]