Skiing

PFAS chemicals are in some ski waxes, which then get into the environment, groundwater and even our bodies, possibly causing health issues. Now, a partnership between a Colorado wax company and college students has resulted in a take-back program.

Bogus Basin announced it will re-open for one more day of winter recreation this Saturday, April 16 with 20" of new snow on the ground so far and more expected.

The organization organizes and supports African American skiers and hosts an annual summit at a rotating list of ski resorts.

Sun Valley Resort hosted the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Sun Valley teen Jesse Keefe will be representing Team USA in para-alpine skiing.

Blizzard Mountain is a community ski hill about 20 miles west of Arco. There’s one wide, groomed run. It’s on leased private land and it’s completely run by volunteers and the local Lions Club.

Products like non-stick pans and waterproof jackets have something in common – they’re often made with chemicals known as PFAS. But the man-made chemicals don’t break down in the environment – or our bodies. And they’re suspected of causing cancer and other health problems. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Madelyn Beck reports on efforts to ban PFAS in a popular winter product – ski wax.

If you’re watching the Olympics, you’ve likely seen big brown mountains covered in veins of artificial snow trails. That more compact manufactured snow has pros and cons: racers like it’s consistency and how fast they go. But if you crash, you might get hurt worse. It will likely continue to be used, as researchers look for a way to scale up making fluffier, more natural snow for the future.

Like much of America, Betsy Youngman’s love for cross country skiing began in the 1970s. The huge difference is that Youngman took it to a global level, competing in the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics.

With COVID-19 infection rates soaring, more people are avoiding crowded ski areas and heading to the backcountry for winter sports and recreation. Based…