Slalom and Skeleton: 5 Places to Experience Olympic Sports, Without a Trip to Milan

Can’t make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? No worries, these spots in North America offer a taste of the Games (and let ...
NBC Washington

Here's How the Olympic Ski Jumping Competition Works

Ski jumping makes for one of the most spectacular events at the Winter Olympics — fearless athletes hurtling down a steep ramp, approaching 60 mph, before launching themselves off a jump and soaring ...
FiveThirtyEight

U.S. Ski Jumping Is Looking For More Friends In High Places

It is impossible not to notice the ski jump. It looms above the office parks of southwest Minneapolis, Mount Everest to their glass-walled foothills. At night, it glows — power lights reflecting on ...
The Gazette

Ski jumping, ice climbing, snow sculptures: Winter festivals kick off around Colorado

As snow piles up and the sun sets early, towns around Colorado are finding ways to keep spirits high. The 34th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships start next week, with teams from around ...