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Man Skis Through Abandoned 5-Story Alaskan Building

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Two dudes found an abandoned five-story building in Whittier, Alaska. Like anyone would, they decided to take high quality video of one of them skiing down the cramped stairwells of the building and post it to Vimeo. You just have to click below to watch it:

The skier is Logan Imlach, wh

A Guide To Local Slopes — Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing Spots in Western New York

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:22:42 +0000

Snow can be a lot of fun as long as you are not shoveling it. It’s time to get out and enjoy the benefits of snow, instead of just complaining about having to shovel. Whether it is snowboarding, downhill skiing or cross-country skiing, there are some really nice local ski resorts and private clubs in [...]

Little Kid Falls Asleep On Skis [VIDEO]

Brad Hohman — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:06:06 +0000

Poor young Cody is all tuckered out from a long day of carving turns, bouncing through moguls and chasing snow bunnies. Luckily his ski boots were there to help hold him up because Dad sure wasn't going to take a hand off the camera to keep him from taking a header as he swayed back and forth.

Starbucks Opens First-Ever Ski-Thru Coffee Shop

Don Deane — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Need further proof that Starbucks coffee shops are literally everywhere? Then look no further than this ski-thru Starbucks located atop a mountain. (For real!) We’ve already written about 10 of the wackiest drive-thrus in America, but this Starbucks located at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort could have easily made the list. This one-of-a-kind coffee shop [...]

Lack Of Snow Not A Problem For Local Ski Resort

Staff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:04:28 +0000

Mother Nature has not been her normal snowy self yet this winter, but never fear...she will eventually arrive! In the meantime Holiday Valley has been making snow at every available opportunity.

This photo shows 10 to 15 foot mounds of manmade snow on the Northwi

World Cup Highlights

Joe Russo — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:11:07 +0000

No vuvuzelas here. This is Skiing's World Cup. Competitors of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup sail high over the crowds during the annual tournament, in which Norway's Tom Hilde took the championship last weekend. Since Jack FM is heading out to Kissing Bridge tonight, we thought we could use a little inspiration. Somehow, I don't think we'll be pulling off any of these sweet moves.

Drop into the New Year

Nicole Sabuda — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:30:39 +0000

So no matter how your last night of 2010 goes there is one truly perfect way to spend your New Year's day. On the amazing slopes of a Ski Resort, there is nothing better than that.