Sentences with phrase «tignes good skiers»

Neither Karl Schranz, the best skier in the world in 1959 and Austria's successor to the legendary Toni Sailer, nor Anderl Molterer, a bronze and silver medalist at Cortina, could prevent Switzerland's dashing Roger Staub from winning the giant slalom, or the attractive Frenchman, Jean Vuarnet, from running off with the downhill.

When he flashed across the finish line, the big clock read 58.2 seconds for his run, the crowd roared and clapped, and Ernst Hinterseer, who had been a very good skier for many years but never a great one, looked back over his shoulder, saw the clock and grinned heartily.

This nighttime show combines the thrill and technical skill of some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the sport, alongside cutting - edge 3D projection mapping and graphics.

I consider myself to be a good skier, but I am bound to fall at least once within a two - week period of skiing and getting back on my feet takes a lot out of me.

As the World Cup cross-country ski races wrap up in Falun, Sweden this weekend, it's hard not to wonder what separates the very best skiers from across the globe from the winners.

«I think many women have the potential to become better skiers if they increase their upper body training,» she says.

When it feels right to highlight something like the thirty years that made you an expert level skier, still exercise some humility and simply state you're a pretty good skier.

From Tignes good skiers can also ski into Val D'isère for the day and enjoy the wide range of slopes in this area.

Full of Tyrolean charm, it has an excellent location close to the village centre, and good skiers can ski back to within 50m of the Read more

Being a good skier will probably not be relevant to the job that you are applying for (unless you're applying for a ski instructor position... then obviously being as good skier needs to be included).

Not exact matches

«If you have a dream and you're passionate about it then there's no reason why you shouldn't do it,» says the Olympic gold medalist, who has been dubbed the best slalom skier in the world.

Are we as good as that other blonde skier?

«From a skier's perspective, this is just as good as it gets,» says Paul Norrie, president of Mica Heliskiing in Revelstoke, B.C., explaining the luxury ski tours he leads.

According to Liftopia «s latest Best in Snow Awards, which incorporates feedback from thousands of skiers and snowboarders to determine the most popular ski resorts in North America, Magic Mountain is the number one ski resort in the country, taking home the title of «Overall Best in Snow.»

Hi Karen, Good memory, we had this races uuraftnnotely years ago now.Tre9voux and Lyon was also fantastic European cup plus la grande motte.I was also please to see you at the worlds.And, I definitely hope too see you soon, again.We don't have yet very famous skier except some guys as Bernard CHOUKROUN who have skied for many years in nationals and internationals.It will be good to host some other European cup like Eguzon who have done a great job.AliGood memory, we had this races uuraftnnotely years ago now.Tre9voux and Lyon was also fantastic European cup plus la grande motte.I was also please to see you at the worlds.And, I definitely hope too see you soon, again.We don't have yet very famous skier except some guys as Bernard CHOUKROUN who have skied for many years in nationals and internationals.It will be good to host some other European cup like Eguzon who have done a great job.Aligood to host some other European cup like Eguzon who have done a great job.Alioune

Let's assume for a minute that your argument about the skiers is logical, which it is not, these skiers are not certain they won't fall, they are simply more certain that they can avoid that possibility better and that when it does happen they can recover faster — I was amazed at some of the recoveries I saw in the games.

The Fresh Tracks Cafe at the Whitewater ski hill sells these miracle energy boosters to the local skiers, as well as those heading out into the backcountry.

And while it is the skaters who have the best chance of bringing home the gold, U.S. attention will be focused on the progress of our skiers.

Using her after - ski hours to best advantage, Suzy Chaffee (left), a freshman at Denver University, trades stories with 20 - year - old Ni Orsi, the leading downhill skier on the U.S. team.

How well the state of California has succeeded in preparing for her guests can be best summarized by statistics: 45 miles of cross-country runs, 14 miles of downhill trail and, of course, the great jump, 1,300 feet from top to bottom, are all ready and now being tested by advance contingents of skiers; three ski lifts have been constructed at a cost of $ 600,000; $ 50,000 has been spent to secure Squaw against the chance of avalanche; communications on the downhill courses require 80 miles of telephone wire; blasting the trails smooth took two tons of dynamite; 12 miles of construction road were built; it took 50 men and $ 250,000 to build the ski jump.

Mike Kenney, Miller's uncle and a super-combined coach with the U.S. team, says, «He's the best all - around skier in the world.

On a journey to Murmansk — a Soviet port that lies well north of the Arctic Circle — for a ski race, the author encounters racing reindeer, skating skiers, weatherproof walrus and mind - numbing Northern Lights

By Friday night, Feb. 22, a good 2,000 skiers had visited Stevens Pass.

Mirhashemi, who drives a bus forski tours out of Tehran, is only the second - best cross-country skier in Iran, behind his 31 - year - old brother, Mostafa, who competed at the»02 Olympics andexpects to do so at the»10 Games.

This year the skier will find more inventive ski equipment than ever for better safety and performance

Along the course, skier carries rifle across back in a tight - fitting sling so it will not interfere with his running; but in difficult terrain (see diagram below for cross-section of course's ups and downs), even a good cross-country runner may slip and fall to ground, clogging muzzle or breech of his rifle with snow which must be removed before next firing.

In slalom racing, Foreste's best racing discipline due to her natural form and technical skill, a skier's result is based on a combination of two separate runs down the mountain.

No skier is better than the boots he wears.

Kristina Koznick, the leading American slalom skier, did roughly eight times better at the world championships at Vail last Saturday than she did at the last world championships, two years ago.

Andrew Musgrave, who beat the best of Norway to win the sprint title at their national championships last week, is one of four cross country skiers, with the nordic team completed by his sister Posy, Callum Smith and Andrew Young.

«In widening this green circle trail by 35 feet, we will be making it a more inviting place for beginner skiers looking to explore the mountain from the summit, as well as those looking to access our Carinthia Base Area.»

He says U.S. Olympic cyclists as well as Norwegian and Finnish skiers are all using a variation on the technique.

«It's a bit as if our skiers were told: «You ski very well but you won't be able to go to the Olympic Games -LSB-...] to measure against skiers from all over the world»,» Arlettaz told French - speaking public radio station La 1ère today.

Good Eats in Iceland «In Iceland daily food consists chiefly of raw, dried stockfish and «skier.»

«World's best cross-country skiers pole to victory.»

Is that why she is one of the world's best women cross-country skiers?

First, you get teamed up in groups of 5 - 7 like - skiers to work with your own instructor, as well as world famous pros (like the amazing Jess McMillan) for individualized instruction.

The Fresh Tracks Cafe at the Whitewater ski hill sells these miracle energy boosters to the local skiers, as well as those heading out into the backcountry.

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Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders and housewives have found their best fitness from the same regimen.

Then transitioned into utilitarian for Aviators, parachutists, skiers & race - car drivers; still used today for manual laborers as well.

Dakine is one of the few brands that can be worn by skiers and snowboarders without being accused of cross-dressing, and somehow, every one of their jackets matches performance with style better than the last.

Receiving up to 400 inches of snow in a good year, Lake Tahoe is paradise for skiers, from beginners to skilled shredders.

Firstly, that you said you used to ski out west and like the lodge type look — I'm a skier as well and really gravitate to that type of decor as well.

I was extremely nervous for two reasons: 1, not a great skier (I'm now very much ok, as in I can get down a mountain alive without using a ski lift) and 2, because I didn't want to eat like a student as I'm trying hard to eat well.

Puffer coats used to be just for function (and skiers), but recently they've been making a comeback as a stylish fashion option as well.

Vonn has been the best downhill skier in eight different seasons, while also winning 5 Super G titles and 3 championships in the combined,» Time Magazine reports.

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We trek through the red sandstone of the Big 5 National Parks, mountain bike the nation's best trails, and see some of the best backcountry skiers.

This film dramatizes the achievements of the British Olympic skier, Michael Edwards — better known as Eddie the Eagle.