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