The trials of Jeannie Thoren

Article Abstract:

Ski equipment pioneer Jeannie Thoren believes that women do not ski as well as men because ski equipment is not designed to fit a woman's physique. Thoren has successfully influenced manufacturers to modify their products to better suit the needs of women.

Innovations, Design and construction, Sporting goods industry, Ski equipment industry, Ski bindings, Thoren, Jeannie

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Great performers

Article Abstract:

Lange's $550 X Zero 9 L is rated as the best of 12 women's ski boots on the market for the winter 1996-97 ski season. Other highly-rated boots are Salomon's $560 Performa 9.0 Equipe Lady and Nordica's $435 GPS L.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Dalbello TX 700 (Boots), Dolomite VXS Lady (Boots), Lange X Zero 9 L (Boots), Lange XRL (Boots), Nordica GPS L (Boots), Nordica Next 87 L (Boots), Raichle Flexon Lady Lite (Boots), Rossignol Course X Lady (Boots), Rossignol Energy STX Lady (Boots), Salomon Performa 9.0 Equipe Lady (Boots), Salomon Performa 9X Evolution Lady (Boots), Tecnica TNT AVS Racing Lady (Boots)

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Skiing to a tee

Article Abstract:

Wintergreen, VA, offers both a ski resort and a golf course. Stoney Creek Golf Course is located about 12 miles from the ski resort, which offers 10 slopes and a 1,000-foot vertical drop.

Virginia, Recreation, Ski resorts, Golf courses

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