History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
Introduction:
From the start of the ski industry’s popularization, the …
Vail Resorts has bought an exorbitant number of ski resorts around the world in the last two decades. Local skiers that saw their home mountains bought out hold mixed opinions about the new ownership, …
INTRODUCTION
Unless you are an avid Vermont skier, Jay Peak Resort probably means nothing to you. Even if you have heard of it, the most likely scenario is that its name has gotten lost in the homogeneity of small New …
When most people think of Japan, they might think of Tokyo, sushi, or ramen. Most people would never guess that some of the best skiing in the …
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 …