Shabbat conflict ends Israeli Paralympic bid early
One-legged skier Sheina Vaspi finishes 15th in her first and only event as the second race was moved to Saturday due to weather considerations.
One-legged skier Sheina Vaspi finishes 15th in her first and only event as the second race was moved to Saturday due to weather considerations.
Sheina Vaspi, 20, is making history for Israel, first at the World Alpine Skiing Championships in Lillehammer and in March at Paralympics in Beijing.
At 7,335 feet above sea level, the northern Mount Hermon is Israel’s sole ski destination.
Walking, hiking, karting, tubing, birding and mountain coasters are all outdoor activities available atop Israel’s highest mountain
Augmented-reality goggles being developed in Israel could become the latest wearable-tech must-have for winter sports buffs.
In the wake of this month’s storm of the century, snowboarders and skiers are heading for the slopes in Israel.
The Mount Hermon ski resort spawned Israelis’ love of winter sports. Its slopes quickly fill with skiers and snowboarders — once it snows.