manager of the Ski & Ride program at Okemo Mountain in Vermont, agrees that speed is a factor in the worst injuries. "Going fast is fun, but you need the skills to ski faster," he says. "You have to ...

The chief race director of the World Ski Federation was commenting on the high number of serious crashes in the Alpine Ski ...

An curved arrow pointing right. "Speed Riding" is a sport that combines skiing and paragliding. Speed riders can reach speeds of up to 90mph just metres away from cliff edges. Watch to find out more.

At 22, Lauren Macuga is the youngest skier to win a World Championships speed event medal in 12 years.

From a physical standpoint, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin is back to her winning form after a serious crash. From a mental standpoint, there remains work to be done.