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Ski

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Cresta Valley

Alpine Shire, Australia

Cresta Valley Ski Resort

This Australian ski resort was forced to close due to changing climate conditions.

Pine Mountain 500

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Pine Mountain 500

Largest outdoor staircase in the United States.

Beginning of the tunnel.

Snowbird's Peruvian Tunnel

The only ski tunnel in North America provides easy access to amazing snow and beautiful views.

The work is often slow-going.

Mapmaking Taught Skiing’s ‘Rembrandt of Snow’ the Art of Patience

James Niehues has spent decades painting finicky trails.

Max Ufberg January 21, 2021

Copenhagen, Denmark

CopenHill

The world's first combination ski slope and power plant.

The World Invitational Skijoring Championship is a Whitefish institution.

Winter Fun, From Skijoring to Backyard Skating, Is Feeling the Heat of Climate Change

The impact is not just economic, but cultural and recreational, too.

Justin Franz February 5, 2020

Field house ruins.

Leadville, Colorado

Camp Hale Ruins

The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions.

The infamous plunderers didn’t actually wear horned helmets, but they did wear ice skates made of bone.

Vikings Relaxed by Skating on Bones and Hunting on Skis

To chill like a marauding Norseman, drop your sword and take up these ancient winter sports.

Isaac Schultz August 22, 2019

Milluni, Bolivia

Abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort

The world’s highest ski resort was deserted after an 18,000-year-old glacier melted away.

Alpine Ski Museum.

Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia

Alpine Ski Museum

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Ski-Slope Tree Martinis

For 60 years, skiers have calmed their nerves with cocktails hidden along these slopes.

The New England Ski Museum in Franconia.

Franconia, New Hampshire

New England Ski Museum

Packed with gear and memorabilia, this museum chronicles the history of skiing and how its rise shaped New England.

A standard photo op involves thrusting your candy into the snow.

Kvikk Lunsj

The candy is huge with Norwegian hikers and skiers.

Watermelon Skiing

Ever wanted to slide down a slippery tarp while wearing watermelons?

<em>Mt. Columbia, First Ascent for Ladies</em>, 1938.

The Pioneering Mountain Climber and Skier Who Filmed Her Own Exploits

Her work is now available as part of a project to digitize home movies made by women.

Sarah Laskow June 12, 2018

Permanently Closed

You'll find these sort of artifacts sprinkled all over the site.

Cedar, Michigan

Sugar Loaf Ski Lodge

A crumbling mountain resort that looks like it was abandoned in an instant.

Bilberry Soup

Hot, fruity, and an integral part of the longest cross-country ski race in the world.