The east: part and slide

Article Abstract:

Many East Coast ski areas are developing special playgrounds called terrain gardens. These terrain gardens feature sculpted bumps and snow whales that allow skiers and snowboarders to practice jumping and other techniques. A guide to several terrain gardens is given.

Design and construction, Recreation, Skiing, Snowboards and snowboarding, Snowboarding, Snowboards, Skis and skiing, Skis

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The men who slide down Everest

Article Abstract:

The accomplishments of three men who skied Mt. Everest are compared. Yuichiro Miura set a world ski-altitude record of 26,516 feet on May 6, 1977. On May 24, 1996, Hans Kammerlander became the first person to ski from the Everest summit.

Achievements and awards, Mountaineers, Miura, Yuichiro, Kammerlander, Hans, Koch, Stephen

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Last runs

Article Abstract:

Fatal skiing accidents are becoming rarer thanks to increased safety measures, but they do occur. A selection of skiing tragedies are described, from some of these valuable lessons have been learned.

Reports, Accidents

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