Klosters, Switzerland – The Swiss Alps offer breath-taking panoramic views and year-round adventure. Yet, the challenges of making the mountains accessible require monumental feats of engineering expertise. A new ski lift for children and handicapped persons will enable them to enjoy remarkable mountain scenery and activity. ABB is powering the new six-seater chairlift in the Klosters-Madrisa … Continue reading New Ski Lift Technology Opens Mountains to Children and Disabled→
Zillertal, Austria – The World Cup ski racing season came crashing down on Sunday for Fritz Dopher. The 29-year-old German, a World Championships silver medalist in slalom, and the man who holds the dubious distinction of having the most World Cup podium results (9) without a win, was training on Sunday in Zillertal when he … Continue reading Broken Bones Thin World Cup Field→
Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts has added Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d’Isere in France, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy, 4 Vallees in Switzerland, and Arlberg in Austria to the 2016-2017 lineup of the Epic Pass, which offers unlimited, unrestricted skiing access at the company’s 13 ski resorts in the U.S. and Australia. Europe is the birthplace of … Continue reading Epic Pass Adds Ski Resorts in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria→
Crans-Montana, Switzerland – Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin put an exclamation point on her comeback from injury on Monday with a World Cup slalom win in Crans-Montana, her first race since injuring her knee in December. “That was a pretty incredible race,” said Shiffrin, after securing her 18th career World Cup victory. “I’m glad it’s over, but I … Continue reading Slalom Win in Crans-Montana Solidifies Shiffrin’s Comeback→
Crans-Montana, Switzerland – It’s long been said on the World Cup circuit, “If you want a powder day, hold a downhill race!” After more than half a meter of snow over the preceding two days, Sunday’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill, which was already rescheduled from Saturday, was cancelled due to unsafe snow conditions. “The new … Continue reading Powder Turns Replace Crans-Montana Downhill→
Peru, VT – The disappointing snow year in New England continues, and has now claimed its first two casualties at a time of year when the snow pack should be at its deepest. Officials at Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vt., announced today that with a forecast for warm rain and wind moving in, they’re shutting down … Continue reading Vermont Ski Resorts Suspend Operations→
La Tzoumaz, Switzerland – Two foreign skiers died on Saturday when an avalanche struck near the resort town of La Tzoumaz in southwestern Switzerland. Police indicate that two other off-piste skiers were located at the scene unharmed. The dead are listed as a 26-year-old man from Austria and a 34-year-old German. Police further identify the victims as … Continue reading Two Foreign Skiers Die in Swiss Avalanche→
