The Local Germany

Ski jumping for everyone

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:27:00 +0100

Ski jumping can be thrilling to watch, but it’s not a sport most people imagine doing themselves. The Local’s Kristen Allen heads to Germany’s picturesque Thuringian Forest to strap on some fat skis and go flying – without fear of death.

German women take first ski-cross world cup victory

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:32:00 +0100

Germany’s women skiers celebrated their first ever ski-cross world cup victory at the weekend, with Heidi Zacher taking first place and teammate Anna Wörner joining her on the podium in third.

Alpine association threatens to scupper Munich Olympic bid

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:08:00 +0100

The German Alpine Association (DAV) is threatening to boycott the joint bid by Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the 2018 Winter Olympics unless the concept becomes more environmentally friendly.