Devil’s Head incident in 2009 prompted review of state ski lift standards
More than two years after a ski lift malfunction at a Merrimac resort injured 14 people, it remains unclear how many Wisconsin lifts are without devices that would prevent such incidents.

Hall of Fame honors local ski legends
Sun Valley's illustrious alpine and Nordic ski history was celebrated Wednesday at Forest Service Park in Ketchum when the Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museum inducted 10 new members into the Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame.

ORS Direct Launches Super Sale Discount Clearance Department
ORS Direct and its family of niche outdoor gear retail sites, including ORS Racks Direct, ORS Snowshoes Direct and ORS Cross Country Skis Direct, now feature deeply discounted, clearance and overstock items in a broad range of categories — nordic and backcountry-telemark skis, snowshoes, bike racks, clothing, accessories and more. ...

Ski and Snow Vintage Photographs
Los Angeles gallery exhibition of rare photographs from the 1930s-1950s, http://www.duncanmillergallery.com(PRWEB) January 23, 2012 Duncan Miller Gallery proudly presents vintage photographs from the Ray Atkeson estate. The exhibition will be on display through February 25. This is the first presentation of Atkeson's rare vintage winterscape photographs in over 40 years.Ray Atkeson (1907-1990 ...

The Choice on Nuclear Power
BRAKA, United Arab Emirates—The United Arab Emirates, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is a land of firsts. Dubai, its richest city, has the first indoor ski slope and the first “seven star” luxury hotel. Abu Dhabi, its capital, has the first roller coaster capable of traveling from zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds; now it’s building the first branch of the Louvre Museum ...