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Out on a limb

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A common injury for Alpine skiers of all skill levels is the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Some experts wonder whether the combination of a high, stiff boot and responsive skis can lead to ACL tears.

Author: Grout, Bill, Skow, John, Ettlinger, Carl
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
Injuries, Knee, Knee injuries, Anterior cruciate ligament

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In search of Killy

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The mystique of Jean-Claude Killy, triple gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics, has been enhanced by his management of the 1992 Winter Olympics. Killy no longer has time to ski and views the Olympics as 16 days of vacation.

Author: Skow, John
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
Biography, Interview, Winter Olympics, 1992 AD, Killy, Jean-Claude

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Alberta outback

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The best way for skiers to reach Jasper is to drive from Calgary, Alberta, along a scenic mountain valley road. The downhill skiing is limited, but the backcountry offers ski-mountaineering opportunities.

Author: Skow, John
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1993
Recreation, Alberta, Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis, Jasper, Alberta

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