History of Alpine Skiing Skiing emerged as more than just a military mode of transportation during the late 19th century. The first recorded ski competitions were supposedly held in Norway in the ...

BRAINERD — Jim Ruttger is the reason there is an Alpine skiing program at Brainerd High School. He’s quick to praise those who helped the program’s development, but it’s safe to say he is ...

Shaker High School Sophomore Ava Bachta is the Public High School Athletic Association alpine skiing state champion. She won the state championship in slalom and alpine combined, and she placed ...

German skier Emma Aicher won a World Cup downhill on Saturday for her first victory, one day after she earned the maiden podium result of her career. Following a flawless second part of her run on the ...

The 21-year-old German prodigy, who competes in all four Alpine disciplines, was runner-up to winner Cornelia Huetter in Friday's downhill. The Austrian placed third on Saturday, 0.19 behind.

German skier Emma Aicher won a World Cup downhill on Saturday for her first victory, one day after she earned the first podium result of her career.

The 21-year-old German prodigy, who competes in all four Alpine disciplines, was runner-up to winner Cornelia Huetter in Friday's downhill. The Austrian placed third Saturday, 0.19 behind.

The 21-year-old German prodigy, who competes in all four Alpine disciplines, was runner-up to winner Cornelia Huetter in Friday’s downhill. The Austrian placed third on Saturday, 0.19 behind.

Norway Alpine Skiing World Cup Germany's Emma Aicher celebrates on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill, in Kvitfjell, Norway, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain ...

What are poles used for in alpine skiing? Poles are used in skiing for balance, accuracy and support, especially when navigating sharp turns on a steep slope. Racing poles have their own distinctions ...