History of Skiing & Snowsports
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For most, the first picture that comes to mind when imagining skiing is gliding down the smooth slopes of a resort, only to be followed by …
The World Wars were times of great tension around the world. Many men enlisted in the United States Army, and many new regiments were created to fulfill the international demand for soldiers. One of …
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On April 9, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Norway for the first time. One of the first locations they set out …
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 …
In World War II, the 10th Mountain Division was the first American military division to specialize in mountainous arctic conditions. While their work was revolutionary …