Ski
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US
Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden
Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.
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Newyork
This Winter, More Than Ever, We’re Skiing Straight to Hell
BERLIN — When I saw news photos of the bare slopes of the Alps’ storied ski resorts a few weeks ago, I felt relief. The green and brown mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, where my family has skied at the Garmisch Classic ski resort for ...
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Sports
World Championships and World Cups, Mikaela Shiffrin Keeps Making Her Mark
A silver medal in super-G gave Shiffrin her 12th career medal at the world Alpine skiing championships and made her the first woman in the modern era to accumulate that many.
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US
Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum
When you spend the night in a ski area parking lot during a snowstorm, there’s a point in the early morning hours when the soundscape inside the van shifts. The quiet huff of snow and wind is broken by the distant thunder of avalanche bombs, and the ...
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World
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
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US
You Don’t Go to Sun Valley to Party
In recent years, America’s top ski resorts have upped the ante with five-star hotels, slopeside luxury brand collaborations and outposts of pricey, big-city restaurants around town. But sometimes, the Madison Avenue-in-the-mountains vibe becomes ...
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Newyork
J. Richard Steadman, 85, Dies; Saved Knees of Countless Skiers
A renowned orthopedic surgeon, he developed innovative techniques for alpine Olympians. He also treated soccer, tennis and baseball stars.
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Books
Chelsea Handler Needs More Jennifer Coolidge in Her Life
The comedian, whose new Netflix special is “Revolution,” talks about siblings, Kristin Hannah and no longer being annoyed when people talk about gratitude.
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US
Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes
Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an era of climate change.
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US
Taking Back the Mountains
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.