Doug Coombs died April 3, 2006 in La Grave, France. I uploaded this in his memory. He was truly one of the greats.
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Shane McConkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives. “McConkey” celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators.
… Speed skiing is synonymous with Simone Origone. The 34-year-old has won everything there is to win, multiple times. On March 31, he set the new world record of 252.4kph in Vars, France, beating his own record from 2006.
“I am thrilled to be the fastest man on earth without a motor,” says the mountain guide, ski instructor and ski patroller from the Aosta Valley in Italy … Pictures and more
Want to plan a ski vacation this winter but don’t know where to go? Look no further than the ski-town obsessed staff here at Curbed Ski, where we live and breathe all things snow. After traveling extensively to ski towns big and small, we’ve carefully curated the definitive list of the top 10 ski towns you should visit this winter. All of the spots on this list have more than just amazing skiing. You can also expect awesome food, a laid-back vibe, and pedestrian-friendly downtowns. These are our favorite spots in ski country, right now … More