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Skiing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alpenglow Ski Mountaineering History Project 
 Documents the progress of a proposed book on the history of ski mountaineering in Washington state. Features a chronology that traces ski mountaineering back to 1899 when Congress established Mount Rainier National Park. Includes a list of ski mountaineering pioneers in Washington state, a subject index, and references. http://www.alpenglow.org/ski-history/ Topics: Winter Sports Last updated Oct 18, 2005 GoSki
This worldwide listing of over 2,000 ski resorts also has a list of ski clubs (with links to those that have Web sites), weather information, chat, gear reviews, and links to ski related online travel resources. http://www.goski.com/ Topics: Travel, Winter Sports Last updated Oct 25, 2004 Let Women Ski Jump in 2010
Website for a petition to allow women to participate in ski jumping competitions at the Olympics. The site notes that "ski jumping is the only activity in the Olympic Winter Games that does not allow women to compete, and ... women from all over the world currently compete in an international women's [ski jumping] tour." Includes a fact sheet, link to videos, and an opportunity to sign the petition online. From Women's Ski Jumping USA. http://www.wsj2010.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games: Competitions, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future, Winter Sports, Women Last updated Mar 4, 2008 National Ski Patrol: Safety
Collection of material about safety issues while snow skiing. Topics include backcountry safety (avalanche hazards), how to dress for foul weather, helmet safety, skiing and snowboarding tips, and preseason conditioning. Includes links to related sites. From the National Ski Patrol, which provides education and credentialing to emergency care and safety services providers. http://www.nsp.org/slopesaftey/slope_safety.aspx Topics: Public Health & Safety, Winter Sports Last updated Oct 12, 2009 Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA)
The website for Pacific Northwest chapter of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) features an alpine competition guide, a calendar of events, a club directory, and material from "PNSA Nordic [which] administers junior racing here in the Pacific Northwest," Also includes information about snowboarding and for coaches and officials. http://www.pnsa.org Topics: Winter Sports Last updated Sep 14, 2006 SkiCentral
A collection of websites related to skiing and snowboarding. Topics include resorts, travel, lodging, clothing and accessories, and more. http://skicentral.com/ Topics: Travel, Winter Sports Last updated Aug 22, 2005 United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA)
This organization (founded in 1904) "is the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding." Its site features news and athlete rankings for snowboarding, ski jumping and aerials, and alpine, cross-country, and disabled skiing. Also includes material about international and domestic competitions, rules for each sport, team eligibility requirements, television schedules, links to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team sites, and more. http://www.ussa.org Topics: The Olympic Games: Competitions, Winter Sports Last updated Feb 14, 2006 XC Skiing Information Center
This site includes snow conditions by resort throughout the U.S. and Canada, links to ski publications, equipment links, lists of dog friendly resorts, and more. Hosted by the Cross Country Ski Area Association (CCSAA). http://www.xcski.org/ Topics: Travel, Winter Sports Last updated Aug 9, 2001 |
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