Photos Courtesy of Make-A-Wish Foundation You don’t need fancy skis, a speed suit, an entry fee, or even any experience to try ski racing. That’s what Vertical Challenge wants you and your family to know. The only rule? Do your best, treat people nicely and have fun. Vertical Challenge is a series in the Northeast of free casual ski and snowboard races open to … [Read more...] about Vertical Challenge Encourages Healthy Competition and Philanthropy
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Secrets to Success
Photos by Mike Dawson, U.S. Ski & Snowboard & Courtesy of the Shiffrin Family With 88 World Cup wins (and counting), two Olympic gold medals, and seven World Championship gold medals, Mikaela Shiffrin is the most successful ski racer ever. A large part of her achievement is due to healthy habits, which she cultivated from an early age. Whether you’re a … [Read more...] about Mikaela Shiffrin’s Secrets to Success
Learning to Ski—The Norwegian Way
Pop quiz: Name the country that won the most gold medals at the past two Winter Olympic Games. If you guessed a traditional powerhouse like Germany, Russia, or Canada, you’re wrong. In 2018 and 2022, Norway dominated the medalist standings, led by stout performances by the country’s cross-country and alpine ski racers. And at the most recent Games, Norwegian athletes won 16 … [Read more...] about Learning to Ski—The Norwegian Way
Bo Giddings—The Next Great Freestyle Skier
Photos by Nick Shearer / Park City Ski & Snowboard Just four months after he was adopted from Ethiopia by Jody and Mark Giddings, Bo Giddings was skiing. Only three years old at the time, Bo, who still couldn’t speak any English, was a natural on the terrain at Maine’s Sunday River Resort. “He immediately took to it and loved it,” Jody says. Bo, now 15, admits he … [Read more...] about Bo Giddings—The Next Great Freestyle Skier