Browsing entries tagged with World Championships
5 Feb 2013
The 42nd FIS World Skiing Championships kicks off in earnest today in Schladming, Austria, with the women’s super G. Last night, organisers staged a dramatic firework display as part of the opening ceremony…
28 Feb 2012
With the World Alpine Ski Championships just a year away, the ski area comprising Schladming and its four mountains has been getting heavy investment in lift upgrades and other facilities. This winter,…
25 May 2010
TTR Pro Snowboarding has announced plans for a Snowboarding World Championships, to take place every four years. The new event will start from the 2011/12 winter season and will feature men and women’s…
18 Jan 2010
Grandvalira has increased opportunities for advanced skiers, with the addition of three more freeride routes. The ski area is not noted its expert terrain; most of the pistes firmly reside in the intermediate…
31 Dec 2009
Germany’s Garmisch-Partenkirchen has installed a new fast quad this winter to serve its World Championship slopes, and hopefully boost Munich’s chances of hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Launch…
22 Dec 2009
If you’re in Saas Fee in January, the Ice Climbing World Championships is a thrilling diversion off the slopes. And there is much more besides … The Ice Climbing World Championships attracts some of…
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