JOHNSVILLE, Calif. — Quick — as befits a question about downhill ski racing: Where did it begin? If Scandinavia comes to mind, consider this: Years before there were organized races in Europe, miners ...

Picture yourself flying down Mount Lemmon: the wind in your hair, saguaro cacti racing by at 40 miles per hour, following the pavement on a road that stretches 22 miles. Now picture experiencing all ...

Odd events hosted by ski resorts give the winter and summer added zing, gathering skiers for concerts, races, and other forms of revelry. They can be an excuse to party or simply rub elbows with ...

Riders push longboarding to the extreme by racing downhill at speeds reaching 70 mph, balancing control and precision on winding roads as every turn, slide, and carve demands total focus, creating an ...

So, you think you’re an expert skier? The Northern California communities that claim to be the birthplace of ski racing in the Western hemisphere have a challenge for you: Come try longboarding. No, ...

CATHLAMET — Eighty-three longboard skateboarders whizzed down the Cathlamet hills Sunday in the second annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral, which had only 30 competitors in last year's race. The event ...

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