Amidst the accolade, prestige and glamour of the international ski circuit, the highlight of a successful career as a professional skier must be to take home a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. An achievement that the aforementioned Jean-Claude Killy famously (and controversially in the case of the slalom) pulled off in all three of the men's events at the 1968 Olympiad held in Grenoble, France.
Jason Begg Smith Jason Begg-Smith won the Olympic title in the men’s moguls event at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy, he became Australia’s third winter gold medallist in history - after Alisa Camplin (freestyle skiing) and Steven Bradbury (speed skating).
From professional alpine racing to establishing a business enterprise, there is no challenge too great for Nancy Greene Raine. With her gold and silver medal victories at the 1968 Olympic Games and multiple triumphs at World Cup competitions, Greene is recognized as one of the world’s most talented skiers. Nancy has used her Olympic status to develop ski resorts and share her love of skiing and the beautiful BC mountains with the world.
Dale Begg-Smith Dale Begg Smith is the Olympic hero of Australia in recent days even though he happens to be Canadian. His nickname is the Iceman and his golden moment was when he won the gold medal in skiing at the Winter Olympic Games in Torino in 2006.
For almost five years, Sun Peaks has been a home away from home for the talented athletes of the Austrian National Ski Team. Learn more about the team here and find out what they’re doing in Sun Peaks. Downhill or Alpine skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the country. So what are the dressing basics for alpine skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with.
Get a taste of what the Olympics has to offer and book Whistler vacation rentals for the 2009 Whistler World Cup.
Winter is when skiers start to think about booking their skiing holiday. In Europe there are hundreds of destinations to choose from. France, Switzerland and Austria all have very popular ski resorts, but if you are looking for a bargain then try Eastern Europe.
The norms of the down hill skiing were formed by Sir Arnold Lun during the year 1921 British National Ski Championships. The downhill skiing resembles the discipline of alpine skiing. This particular term may be referred to any type of sport that involves a speedy descending from the hill slope.
The next winter Olympics start on February 12th 2010 in Vancouver Canada and Britain has medal hopes in several events including two in snowboarding disciplines.
The Vancouver Winter Games are only 8 months away and the prospect of British success is adding to the growing excitement. Unusually, Britain has several athletes...
If you are looking for a great way to please your family, a ski vacation is the right choice. Ski vacations are relaxing for the family and you can enjoy the various winter sport activities like skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing.
Winter holidays are extremely popular in the state of Maine.... Find out more about the venues and location of the alpine sports portion of the 2010 Whistler Olympics.
Whistler Blackcomb will play host to 8 different Olympic sporting events. Read on to get a clearer understanding of each competition taking place during the Whistler 2010 Olympics.
Les Arcs, Courchevel and Chamonix are some of the most well-known ski areas in France. The French ski area of Les Arcs has been attracting mountain sport enthusiasts since 1968. The Courchevel French ski area is located in the Savoie region of the French Alps. The Chamonix French ski area is home to world-famous Mont Blanc.
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This text is dedicated to the opportunities accessible on ski tour to France. The alarm jars me out of a deep sleep. As I open one eye to squint at the clock, I feel I've just gone to bed. Surely, it can't be time to get up, not yet!
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