Downhill
A one-run event that includes a variety of challenging turns, jumps and gliding phases in which the skiers reach the highest speeds of all the alpine disciplines.

Super-G
A one-run event of high-speed turns, which may also include jumps and gliding phases.

Giant Slalom
Times from two runs on different courses are added together in a discipline requiring precise turns.

Slalom
Slalom is contested on two different courses where the combined time counts and demands extreme agility and balance.

Combined
The Alpine Combined tests the all-round ability of the competitor where the combined times from a Downhill and Slalom race are added together.

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• Ami On the Snow - technical editor and coach Peter Keelty provides individual advice on ski equipment and skiing technique.
• Holiday Wizard - The quickest way to find holiday brochures and ideas. Search by country, destination, activity or company. This is a free service.
• Interactive Ski Company - Learn the ultimate ski techniques with this system. The thres media learning system, using DVDrom, a book and the Internet.
• Kogler`s Sports Adventures - Euroclass ski guiding and vacation services, personal ski instructor ski guiding in north america and europe, private ski instructor in Vail, aspen and europe.
• Lake Tahoe Ski instructors - Articles on how-to-ski, a 100 pg book wiht photos and resort conditions,
• North American Ski Training Center - is a multi-day, total-immersion, performance ski school for avid alpine and backcountry skiers. NASTC is dedicated to providing upper-level skiers with the best instruction and courses available.
• Outdoor Resources Online: Skiing - Directory of skiing-related web sites.
• Paula's Ski Lovers - For skiers, by skiers discussion board full of information about ski areas, equipment, events, travel and much more.
• Powder Burglar - Updated weather and ski info. Chat and read the message boards on where the powder is flying.
• skiEARTH.com - Direct links to ski area websites worldwide.
• 4skiing - "Find, review, and buy the latest skis from our list of ski manufacturers and skiing magazines." From the 4anything Sports directory.
• Skiing Stories - Read skiing stories written by fellow skiers, or submit your own stories for publication on this website.
• Snowblade Central - Learn all about the newest winter sport, snowblading. Learn tricks, see maps, play games, chat, sign my guestbook, check out the photo gallery and more.
• snowhere.com - Pontiac GMC Snow Report - Current snow conditions for over 140 Ski resort in Canada and the United States. Email delivery available.
• SnowSkiClub.com - Skiing and snowboarding trips and information.
• VIP Mountain Holidays: - Offers hassle free ski holidays to Whistler ski resort, catering to individuals and small groups who are seeking personal service.
• WannaLearn.com - A collection of free, high-quality online tutorials, guides and instructionally oriented Websites concerned with online skiing instruction.
• World record Ski Streak - Personal page of Ron Cram, holder of 3 ski and sports records. Skiing and snowboarding links and photos.
• WorldTravel Vacations - Ski resorts and vacation packages for Colorado, Canada, and Utah.
• WxUSA - Ski Hub - Extensive ski links to US ski resorts, including ski reports, weather conditions, and news. Organized by state.

On line publications:

• Alpine World Magazine - Online magazine of alpine sports.
• Backcountry Magazine - Covers all off-piste disciplines including alpine touring, free-heel skiing, classic nordic touring, snowboarding, snowshoeing in North America and around the world. Back Country features equipment reviews, technique tips, tour guides and wilderness safety.
• Couloir - The backcountry ski and snowboard magazine.
• Extremeskier - Links to various ski and snowboard-related resources.
• First Tracks Online - Tips on technique, equipment, travel, backcountry, resorts, and up-to-the-minute ski news.Ski Reports are available here.
• Freeskier Magazine - Includes equipment and resort reviews, up and coming skier profiles, extensive skiing photographs, a feedback section for readers, and articles on the lighter side of skiing.
• Powder Magazine - Info request form for information on advertisers and the magazine.
• Ski Canada Magazine - Canada's largest circulation ski magazine.
• Ski Extra On-Line - Australian ski magazine featuring product testing and reviews, resort and destination profiles, snow reports, and classified advertising.
• SKI Magazine Online - Online publication.
• Ski Net - An Internet skiing resource for gear, travel, resorts, snow conditions, ski instruction, and racing results.
• Ski Trade News Online - The latest articles about changes in the ski industry.
• Skiboarding - Home to the sport of skiboarding, online magazine.
• SKIING Magazine Online - Skiing Scene, health/fitness, travel advisory, plattertudes, face shot, gear talk, trial run, ask Josh.
• Skiing USA - An on-line publication of skiing and snowboarding news and information, including ski tips, weather reports, and racing news.