History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
Being named to the U.S. Olympic Alpine Team is arguably the ultimate goal for every young ski racer in the United States. But it’s a privilege that exceedingly few actually attain. The Winter Games occur every 4 years and fewer …
Ben Emery
In large, when anyone thinks of a quintessential ski bum, there is a certain person that comes to mind. Most likely they are male, in their 20s, wearing a beany hat …
INTRODUCTION
The United States is not well known for its public transportation. As opposed to Europe, the number of routes offered and the overall efficiency is much worse. This is especially true for rural transportation. For many rural cities around …
This podcast focuses on Ski Dubai, an 22,500 square meter indoor ski complex in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Started as a dream to increase tourism in this city in the desert, Ski Dubai has since exceeded expectations and …
In this day and age, skiing is a heavily commercialized and largely corporate-owned endeavor with a relatively niche community that participates in skiing. There is a uniform aspect to large resorts, such as Vail and Alterra, but one resort stands …
Winter Park has always dealt with an unfortunate identity crisis. As a resort that was developed and wholly-owned by the city of Denver until recently, the resort began as an affordable escape for city folk looking to ski. The resort …
My project will be focused on how First Nations communities were treated during the inception and construction of Whistler, and how that led to conflicts between the two …
When I tell people I take frequent day trips to go skiing in the South, many of them don’t even believe skiing is possible down in …
Today, we know Aspen as one of the world’s most luxurious travel destinations, where we glide up ski lifts with A-listers and descend the slopes alongside ultra-wealthy …
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 …