Olympic Games, Day 14 and Alpine Skiing
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The Fischer Speedmax 90 and new Speedmax 9 RL BOA boots transformed my technique—and forced me to ski stronger than ever.
Frostad swiped the gold medal back from Forehand by equalling that 98.25 on his final run, giving Norway its 14th gold of this year's Games. While Forehand couldn't nab gold, he walked away with an impressive silver medal in what commentators called the best Big Air competition they've ever seen with outrageous scoring from the entire field.
Over the years I have dabbled in cross-country skiing, but I’ve never fully committed to the sport as a frequent mode of winter recreation and exercise. Years ago, I inherited some old classic ski gear, and I have enjoyed the trails at Virginia Meissner ...
Skate Ski tipsInstructors say wearing breathable fabrics is key in skate skiing, and eyewear and a mask on very cold days. Underlayering to begin with is better than overdressing, as long as additional layers are close by.The Vail Nordic Club conducts a 5 ...
The year I moved from beachy San Diego to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, I decided to learn how to skate ski. All the endurance athletes around here are doing it, I thought, and I considered myself among that crew. I rented a ...
Puddle Dock Pond at Portsmouth's own Strawbery Banke Museum is the site of Labrie Family Skate in the winter. The outdoor rink, complete with a professional chilling system and a Zamboni, hosts daily public skating, skating lessons and pick-up pond hockey.