History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
“I was going probably 20 mph on an icy black diamond…there was a large mound of snow/ice there that I ran directly into/over and I hit the ground hard …
Over the last 20 years, there has been a huge increase in the number of skiers wearing a helmet. However, ski helmets have been around for …
INTRODUCTION:
Ski jumping is what happens when men spend too much time together. Ski jumping can be defined as a sport …
Avalanches have been affecting humans ever since they began building, living, and traveling across snowy mountain tops. About 150 people worldwide die each year, according to the National Geographic, from these tremendous …
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a Four Seasons Resort located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JHMR offers a wide variety of amenities for skiers, making it one of the …
Exploring speed is human nature. No matter the task, activity, or operation, curiosity inevitably peaks one’s mind to wonder how fast it can be done. The …
By Katherine Walton and Luis Gomez Flores
As skiing evolves into a more advanced and competitive sport, it has become a game to see who can ski in the most exotic, untouched regions of Earth. As space travel becomes more …
The following video examines the history of the snowboard halfpipe. In the 1970’s, skateboarders and surfers were looking for another terrain where they could experience a thrill. They found their …
Zermatt, in Switzerland, is home …