Alpine sports, also referred to as mountain sports, include activities other than skiing. These mountainous or hilly terrain sports carry a higher level of risk, necessitating special equipment and specialized training before they can safely undertake them. While skiing is arguably among the most popular alpine sport, it is far from the … Read more
Highest Lift: 3200m/10498′ Lowest lift: 850m/ 2789′ Vertical Drop: 2350m/ 7710′ Total Runs: 270 km Beginner: 70 Runs (35%) Intermediate: 84 Runs (42%) Expert: 46 Runs (23%) Cross Country: 30km If you are from Europe or someone from any point of the globe and wish to visit a famous and excellent ski … Read more
If you have used a shotgun to shoot something, you will know that the bullet spreads around the target. It’s not like your regular bullet where it hits the bullseye without shattering into pieces. To stop shotgun from doing that, we use chokes. They are like a muzzle flush that is attached … Read more
Curling is a winter game appreciated by the people belonging to all age groups. It is known by many names like a chess set on the ice, a hybrid of bowling, and shuffleboard. Curling is played on a platform made of ice. In this sport, the players slide stones on an ice … Read more
What is Alpine Skiing? Alpine skiing is also commonly called downhill skiing. It is a competition of speed, winding in between the icy mountainous terrains, and the ticking clock. Alpine skiing is one of the most adrenaline-pumping sports out there. The skiers are required to race alongside each other on challenging icy … Read more
Nordic combined is a winter sport that consists of cross-country skiing and ski jumping. Nordic combined competition matches are held in Winter Olympic Games, and FIS Nordic Combined World Cup is played to promote Nordic combined. International Ski Federation is the highest authority that controls and manages Nordic combined sport. The International … Read more
Skeleton probably tops the list of all intense and thrilling games at the Winter Olympics. Though the list includes some other fast and dangerous games, such as snowboarding and cross-country skiing, the skeleton has the player inches away from the hard rigid ice. Accidents happen in the skeleton, and the players hitting … Read more
Ski jumping is a game in which the competitor aims to have the longest jump over a specially constructed ramp. The athlete’s style and other factors contribute to the overall scoring as well. Ski jumping is one of the most well-known and recognizable winter games. All around the world, 25 to 30 … Read more