the_manolusLifestyle Never Get Lost On The Slopes Again Forbes - Jennifer Leigh ParkerIf you want to know if a new gadget works in the wild, have the military test it out for you. That’s what the Brooklyn-based start-up LynQ did in creating a long-range “smart compass” designed to find
the_manolusSkiing As temperatures rise, ski resorts are relying on artificial snow makers to keep skiers happy dailymail.co.uk - By Michael Thomsen For Dailymail.com More than 60 percent of the world’s 2,131 lift-served ski and snowboard areas rely on artificial snow machines to help keep their slopes open for …
the_manolusSki Resorts How Ski Resorts Make All That Artificial Snow Men's Journal - Gordy Megroz Thank serendipity for artificial snow. In the 1940s, Canadian researchers were studying the way ice forms on jet engines when they decided to spray …
the_manolusIcon version of the Flipboard logoUniversity of Vermont In warming winters, a new method of preserving snow for skiing bostonglobe.com - Brian MacQuarrie But perhaps a snowball does have a chance in devilish climes. This year, there was enough snow left to cover between 2 and 3 kilometers of …
the_manolusInvesting Vail Resorts posts FQ1 EBITDA loss Seeking Alpha - Clark Schultz Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) slips in after reporting a wider EBITDA loss for FQ1 wider than anticipated. The ski resort operator disclosed an EBITDA loss …
the_manolusSkiing Seduced and abandoned: tourism and climate change in the Alps The Guardian - Tomaso ClavarinoDeserted ski lifts and ruined hotels are some of the relics of a tourist industry that first seduced and then abandoned the Alps, along with cement, steel cables, paved car parks and deforested slopes.
the_manolusClimate Change 1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows The Guardian - Jonathan Watts Global environment editorA quarter of the world’s population are at risk of water supply problems as mountain glaciers, snow-packs and alpine lakes are run down by global heating and rising demand, according to an international
the_manolusRocky Mountain National Park Backcountry skier dies in avalanche near Rocky Mountain National Park vaildaily.com - McKenna Harford Sky-Hi News An avalanche on Diamond Peak buried and killed a backcountry skier on Sunday afternoon, marking the first avalanche death of the season in …
the_manolusAvalanches Colorado backcountry skier killed in 'very wide' avalanche, first death of the season Fox News - Travis FedschunA backcountry skier became the first death of the avalanche season in Colorado on Sunday, when she was buried by a "very wide" slide, according to officials. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said in
the_manolusRTÉ Rescue crews and dogs prepare for Alps avalanche season rte.ie - RTÉ News Rescuers and search dogs have taken to the slopes to practise rescue skills in the build-up to the deadly avalanche season in the Swiss …
the_manolusWorld Anti-Doping Agency Russia banned from next Olympics and World Cup soccer Reuters UK - Brian Homewood, Gabrielle Tétrault-FarberLAUSANNE/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering doping
the_manolusCross-country SkiingWADA Executive Committee unanimously endorses four-year period of non-compliance for the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (9 December wada-ama.org Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) unanimously endorsed the recommendation made by the independent Compliance …
the_manolus WADA’s Russia doping ban ‘part of ‘New Cold War’ & robs clean athletes of glory’ — RT World News rt.com - RT Russia’s ban from global sports is a punishment rife with politics, analysts told RT. Worse still, political decisions can punish clean athletes, who …
the_manolusUnited States Russia: Friend Or Foe? zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden Ever since the end of the Cold War, it has been the mission of the U.S. national-security establishment to re-institute the relationship of hate, …
the_manolusNews (China) Hebei Olympic construction nears completion - chinadaily.com.cn - 代艳 The main construction work on three venues and one service center for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province will be completed by …
the_manolusSkiing A Grand Design: Bill Briggs reflects on his groundbreaking ski descent backcountrymagazine.com - Louise Lintilhac Mt. Moran—where Bill Briggs trained for his descent of Grand Teton—is named for frontier landscape artist Thomas Moran. Here, the mountain is …
the_manolusMaine Prospective Saddleback buyer nears deadline to raise $2 million to close the deal - Portland Press Herald pressherald.com - By Peter McGuireStaff Writer The buyer in a deal to reopen Saddleback has until next week to finish raising $2 million so it can complete the sale of Maine’s third-largest ski …
the_manolusSkiing Tips for gearing up this ski season in western Washington king5.com - Author: Sebastian Robertson, KING 5 Staff BELLEVUE, Wash. — As ski resorts in western Washington begin opening for the season, now is as good a time as any to get your gear if you're planning …
the_manolusMikaela Shiffrin Mikaela Shiffrin Leads World Cup Standings After Lake Louise Podium skimag.com A winter storm made for an interesting start to the season-opening speed events of the women’s World Cup circuit in Lake Louise, Alberta this …
the_manolusSkiing Best ski boots: For men, women and children, from alpine to telemark and cross country thesun.co.uk - Maisie Bovingdon SKI boots are an absolute essential for those hitting the mountains, and you simply can't ski without them. When buying your own ski boots it is …
the_manolusSkiing The Backcountry Ski Gear We're Lusting Over This Season Outside Magazine - Andy CochraneIn this early-season roundup, I’ll provide insights on the best new products in the off-piste realm. Take note that some of the descriptions below are more previews than full reviews, as I’ve only been
the_manolusNew Year's Eve Best Ski Resorts for New Year’s Events, Fireworks onthesnow.com - James Robles So long 2019, nice knowin' ya! With snow dumping across the country, there’s a lot to celebrate when it comes to the New Year. Ski resorts From …
the_manolusAspen, CO Cascades and Coastal BC Will Finally Get Big Snowfall unofficialnetworks.com - Unofficial Networks Report Powderchasers.com2019-12-09SUMMARY:We are on the tail end of a storm cycle that just landed 2-3 feet for the Sierra and roughly a foot in many …
the_manolusSkiing Study Shows Cross Country Skiing Could Lower Risk of Depression and Dementia unofficialnetworks.com - Francis Xavier “As brain researchers, we have had the unique opportunity to analyze an exceptionally large group of very physically active people over two decades …
the_manolusSkiing Antarctica 2019: Good Weather Makes For Good Progress adventureblog.net - by Kraig Becker It’s been about a week since we posted an update from the Antarctic, where the South Pole skiers continue to make steady progress towards the bottom …
the_manolusSkiing The most beautiful Alpine skiing spots in France to celebrate Christmas Vogue Paris (FR) - Jade Simon Dotted with charming wooden chalets and restaurants firmly rooted in the white powder, as well as luxurious spas and picturesque churches in the …
the_manolusSkiing The 10 Best Skis of Winter 2020 gearpatrol.com - Ryan Stuart Last Updated December 2019: We’ve updated our guide of the best skis with the 10 best picks for Winter 2020. Prices and links have also been …
the_manolusLuggage This Is the Multi-Use Luggage Your Winter Kit Is Missing gearpatrol.com - Charles McFarlane Boot bags are not known for their style. Notoriously unattractive and unnecessarily bulky, they’re hard to stuff into overhead bins and look …
the_manolusWorld News 'There will be no flag': WADA outlines how Russia's 4 year sport ban will be implemented Euronews - By Alice TideyRussia has been banned for four years from taking part in major sporting competitions after investigations uncovered further evidence of tampering with doping data. Under the ban from the World Anti-Doping
