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Vonn and Shiffrin – and the ‘signature event’ in between

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Vonn and Shiffrin – and the ‘signature event’ in between

ski racing extravaganza kicks off Tuesday at Beaver Creek

February 2, 2015

On top of the worlds

On top of the worlds

trail users, spectators intertwined with skiing’s Super Bowl

February 2, 2015

Miller clears himself

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Miller clears himself

4-time world champion set for 3 races

February 2, 2015

Ligety welcomes Beaver Creek

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Ligety welcomes Beaver Creek

Ted Ligety of the United States hopes his success at Beaver Creek continues at the World Championships, which begin next…

January 31, 2015

U.S. skier Nyman finding his stride – and just in time

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U.S. skier Nyman finding his stride – and just in time

American Steve Nyman is flying high heading into next week’s World Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek.Allessandro Trovati/Associated Press Maybe a risky…

January 30, 2015

Swede prevails, U.S. skiers falter

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Swede prevails, U.S. skiers falter

While U.S. skiers struggled, Sweden’s Mattias Hargin celebrated his first World Cup win Sunday in Kitzbuehel, Austria.Giovanni Auletta/Associated Press Ted…

January 25, 2015

Lindsey Vonn wins super-G for 64th World Cup victory

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Lindsey Vonn wins super-G for 64th World Cup victory

It’s becoming routine these days – Lindsey Vonn celebrating another victory, this time the women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday…

January 25, 2015

Jansrud wins shortened World Cup downhil; American Nyman fifth

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Jansrud wins shortened World Cup downhil; American Nyman fifth

Steve Nyman led Americans with a fifth-place finish Saturday in the men’s World Cup downhill race in Kitzbuehel, Austria.Alessandro Trovati/Associated…

January 24, 2015

Vonn struggles to 23rd

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Vonn struggles to 23rd

It was a disappointing effort for American Lindsey Vonn on Saturday in the women’s World Cup downhill in St. Moritz,…

January 24, 2015

U.S. skier Miller to skip Kitzbuehel downhill

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U.S. skier Miller to skip Kitzbuehel downhill

Bode Miller of the United States caught air Thursday during training for Saturday’s men’s World Cup downhill’s in Kitzbuehel, Austria,…

January 23, 2015

Pressure off, game on for Vonn

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Pressure off, game on for Vonn

Lindsey Vonn of the United States finished fifth in a World Cup women’s downhill event Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland…

January 23, 2015

Miller is solid, but ‘not likely’ ready for action

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Miller is solid, but ‘not likely’ ready for action

Despite a strong effort Thursday in training, Bode Miller of the United States wasn’t jumping at the chance to compete…

January 22, 2015

Purgatory skiers hot stuff at Angel Fire

Purgatory skiers hot stuff at Angel Fire

Purgatory Alpine Team member Wes Jackson prepares to spring out of the starting gate at Angel Fire, New Mexico. He…

January 20, 2015

Snow gods bless Silverton

Snow gods bless Silverton

Silverton Mountain, a favorite among those nationally and internationally looking to get off the beaten path, will open Saturday. “Conditions…

December 18, 2014

Vail to connect Utah ski resorts

Vail to connect Utah ski resorts

result to be 7,300 skiable acres for 2015-16

December 7, 2014

Air bag system approved for World Cup ski races

Air bag system approved for World Cup ski races

A series of life-threatening injuries to World Cup racers prompted the International Ski Federation to get together with Italian manufacturer…

November 27, 2014

Skiers gear up for winter fun

Skiers gear up for winter fun

Pine Needle Mountaineering ski tech Marty Emmes mounts bindings to set up a customer for the upcoming season. Wolf Creek…

November 16, 2014

Ski season weeks away from kicking off in Utah

Ski season weeks away from kicking off in Utah

Carter Budge, 11, of Sandy, Utah, enjoys Snowbird Ski Resort’s final day for the 2013-14 winter season, in Little Cottonwood…

November 12, 2014

Several locals receive top ski honors

Several locals receive top ski honors

Inductees into hall of fame had huge influence

November 11, 2014

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open Saturday

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open Saturday

beginning to 75th season

November 5, 2014

Glory days of Purg

Glory days of Purg

Reunion of ski area old-timers sets stage for 50-year event

August 20, 2014

Boarders say ban stokes hostility

Boarders say ban stokes hostility

Plaintiffs say Alta acting irrationally

Vonn hopes to return to racing in early December

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Vonn hopes to return to racing in early December

Skier Lindsey Vonn hopes to take the ice pack off her knee and begin racing again next winter. She missed…

Man boards to safety

Man boards to safety

Photos By Griz photographer Rob Finn was snowboarding alone near chairlift 3, on what is known as the “backside” of…

January 11, 2014