How much snow is too much at a Winter Olympics? It depends …

The snow fell in the Italian Alps on Thursday, as often happens in February in these parts. Sideways, downwards, into squinting eyes; gloveless hands turning blue, heads into coats as if they were ...

Devon snow carver comes second in Italian contest

Pippa Unwin says she is delighted to succeed with her "ridiculously complicated" design.
Southeast Missourian

Brazilians celebrate 'Carnival in the Italian snow' as Alpine skier wins Olympic gold

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen on Saturday gave it another reason to celebrate — an Olympic medal. It was the ...
AOL

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won't be competing. The Italian snowmaking expert is responsible for perfecting several of the ...
WVEC

Brazil’s first Winter Games gold is about much more than the medal

RIO DE JANEIRO(AP) — With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen on Saturday gave it another reason to celebrate — an Olympic medal. It was the ...