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Lucas Eguibar
Lucas Eguibar Bretón (born 9 February 1994) is a Spanish snowboarder. Career At the moment, Lucas Eguibar has 5 world cup victories with 18 total podiums finishes. He won the Europa Cup in season 2011/2012. In 2013 he won a gold medal at the 2013 FIS Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey. His first world cup podium was in Arosa, Switzerland on 9 March 2013. He made another podium at the world cup, finishing in 2nd position in Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra on 12 January 2014. His first World Cup victory was in Veysonnaz, Switzerland on 14 March 2015, becoming the first Spanish snowboarder to win a snowboard world cup event. He won the 2014–15 FIS Snowboard cross World Cup, becoming the first Spanish snowboarder that win a Cristal Globe. He finished third in the next season. Lucas competed in his first Olympic Winter Games in 2014 The year 2014 was marked by the surge of the Western African Ebola epidemic, West African Ebola epidemic, which began in 2013, bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Sebastián
San Sebastián, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián (, ), is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, from the France–Spain border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 188,102 as of 2021, with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves ''donostiarra'' (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián. The economic activities in the city are dominated by the service sector, with an emphasis on commerce and tourism, as San Sebastián has long been well-known as a tourist destination. Despite the city's relatively small size, events such as the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the San Sebastian Jazz Festival have given it an international dimension. San Sebastián, along with Wrocław, Poland, was the Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Winter Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially called the XXII Olympic Winter Games () and commonly known as Sochi 2014 (), were an international winter multi-sport event that was held from 7 to 23 February 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Opening rounds in certain events were held on 6 February 2014, the day before the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, opening ceremony. These were the first Olympic Games under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency of Thomas Bach. Both the Olympics and 2014 Winter Paralympics, Paralympics were organized by the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, Sochi Organizing Committee (SOOC). Sochi was selected as the host city on 5 July 2007, during the 119th List of IOC meetings#IOC Sessions, IOC Session held in Guatemala City. It was the first Olympics to be held in a Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS state and former Warsaw Pact state after the Revolutions of 1989 and the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, colla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sierra Nevada (Spain)
Sierra Nevada (; meaning "snow-covered mountain range") is a mountain range in the Andalusian province of Granada in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain:The highest peak in Spanish territory is Teide on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, which is outside of continental Spain. Mulhacén, at AMSL, above sea level. It is a popular tourist destination, as its high peaks make skiing possible in one of Europe's most southerly ski resorts, in an area along the Mediterranean Sea predominantly known for its high temperatures and abundant sunshine. At its foothills is found the city of Granada, and a little further south, Almería and Motril. Parts of the range have been included in the Sierra Nevada National Park (Spain), Sierra Nevada National Park. The range has also been declared a biosphere reserve. The Sierra Nevada Observatory, the Calar Alto Observatory, and the IRAM 30m telescope are located on the northern slopes at an elevation of . Formation S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 FIS Snowboard World Cup
The 2019–20 FIS Snowboard World Cup was the 26th World Cup season in snowboarding organised by International Ski Federation. The season started on 24 August 2019 in Cardrona, New Zealand and concluded on 13 March 2020 in Veysonnaz, Switzerland. Competitions consisted of parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Men Snowboard Cross Parallel Halfpipe Slopestyle Big Air Ladies Snowboard Cross Parallel Halfpipe Slopestyle Big Air Team Parallel mixed Snowboardcross team Men's standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) Halfpipe Slopestyle Big Air Ladies' standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) Halfpipe Slopestyle Big A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 FIS Snowboard World Cup
The 2018–19 FIS Snowboard World Cup was the 25th World Cup season in snowboarding organised by International Ski Federation. The season started on 8 September 2018 in Cardrona, New Zealand and concluded on 24 March 2019 in Winterberg, Germany. Competitions consisted of parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Men Snowboard Cross Parallel Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Ladies Snowboard Cross Parallel Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Team Parallel mixed Snowboardcross team Men's standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Ladies' standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val Thorens
Val Thorens () is a ski town in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps at an altitude of . It is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Savoie department. The resort forms part of the Les Trois Vallées ski area which, with over 600 km of slopes, is one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. Resort In 1971 the first of three drag lifts was installed, followed in 1972 by the opening of the first ski school. Skiing The resort is usually open from mid-November until early May. The highest ski-able peaks are Pointe du Bouchet (3230 m) and Cime de Caron (3200 m). Many of the slopes in Val Thorens face north and north-west. However, the resort itself faces south. Val Thorens has a total of 68 marked runs, and several terrain parks. The main snow park hosts a stage of the national SFR Slopestyle Tour, and the ski cross arena is frequently visited by the FIS Skier X World Cup. Val Thorens is part of the ''3 vallées'' ski domain, which is conne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 FIS Snowboard World Cup
The 2017–18 FIS Snowboard World Cup was the 24th FIS Snowboard World Cup, World Cup season in snowboarding organised by International Ski Federation. The season started on 4 September 2017 in Cardrona, New Zealand, Cardrona, New Zealand and concluded on 24 March 2018 in Quebec City, Canada. Competitions consisted of parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, Half-pipe, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Men Snowboard Cross Parallel Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Ladies Snowboard Cross Parallel Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Team Snowboard cross men Snowboard cross ladies Parallel mixed Men's standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) Big Air Halfpipe Slopestyle Ladies' standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) Parallel slalom Parallel giant slalom Snowboard Cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feldberg, Baden-Württemberg
Feldberg () is a municipality in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is located near the Feldberg (Black Forest), Feldberg, the highest summit in Baden-Württemberg. It comprises the settlements of Altglashütten, Neuglashütten, Falkau, Bärental, and Feldberg. At an elevation of 1,277 m, the last is considered the highest village in Germany. History The first mention of Feldberg was made in 983, but there was a separate municipality with the same name until January 1, 1939, when isolated pastures were combined with the municipality Bärental (970 m above sea level). They were previously owned by the municipalities Bernau, Brandenberg, Hinterzarten, Menzenschwand, St. William, Todtnau and Zastler. What was left of Brandenberg after incorporation to Feldberg became a new district in Todtnau. Geography The Feldberg municipality has the slogan "The highest in the Black Forest" and is located in the Southern Black Forest Natur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 FIS Snowboard World Cup
The 2016–17 FIS Snowboard World Cup was 23rd multi race season in snowboarding. Competition consisted of the parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Men Parallel Snowboard Cross Big Air Slopestyle Halfpipe Women Parallel Snowboard Cross Big Air Slopestyle Halfpipe Team Snowboard cross men Snowboard cross ladies Parallel mixed Men's standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) *Standings after 9 races. Parallel slalom *Standings after 3 races. Parallel giant slalom *Standings after 6 races. Snowboard Cross *Standings after 7 races. Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) *Standings after 16 races. Big Air *Standings after 6 races. Slopestyle *Standings after 6 races. Halfpipe *Standings after 4 races. FIS Super Series *Standings after 3 races. Ladies' standings Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) *Standings after 9 races. Parall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baqueira-Beret
Baqueira-Beret is a ski resort located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Aran Valley, Aran and Àneu Valleys in Lleida (province), Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, with the nearest airport located in Toulouse, France, approximately two hours' drive by automobile. The ski area extends from in elevation, and due to its reliable snow elevation, the typical ski seasostarts in November and goes to late April. Baqueira is the largest and most visited winter resort in Spain. Popular amongst the Spanish royal family, royal family and the affluent Spanish and French, ''The Daily Telegraph, The Telegraph'' asks if Baqueira could be "the world's finest ski resort?". Resort Baqueira-Beret is the largest and most visited winter resort in Spain, with of marked pistes, of marked off-piste, and of cross-country ski and of ski area. It is located in the highest part of the Aran Valley (Naut Aran), and Pallars Sobirà (Valls d'Àneu). It has long and wide ski runs, some through trees. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miass
Miass (, ) is a city in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, located west of Chelyabinsk, on the eastern slope of the Southern Ural Mountains, on the bank of the river Miass. Population: Name The name Miass is taken from the Bashkirs (), the indigenous inhabitants of these places, with the root of the word meaning "water" or "friend". History It was founded in 1773 as a copper mining factory. During the 19th century, the development was driven by the discovery of the richest gold deposits in the Urals. Average annual extraction of gold from the Miass region was about . In the mid-19th century, the volume of gold mining went down, and the development of Miass also slowed. Town status was granted to Miass in 1923. In 1941, an automobile factory (which still operates as UralAZ) was built. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with twenty-eight rural localities, incorporated as the City of Miass—an administrative uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 FIS Snowboard World Cup
The 2015/16 FIS Snowboard World Cup is 22nd multi race season in snowboarding. Competition consists of the parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom, snowboard cross, halfpipe, slopestyle and big air. Calendar: Men Parallel Snowboard Cross Big Air Slopestyle Halfpipe Calendar: Ladies Parallel Snowboard Cross Big Air Slopestyle Halfpipe Calendar: Team events Snowboard cross men Snowboard cross ladies Parallel mixed Standings: Men Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) *Standings after 7 races. Parallel slalom *Standings after 4 races. Parallel giant slalom *Standings after 3 races. Snowboard Cross *Standings after 8 races. Freestyle overall (BA/SBS/HP) *Standings after 10 races. Big Air *Standings after 2 races. Slopestyle *Standings after 4 races. Halfpipe *Standings after 4 races. Standings:Ladies Parallel overall (PSL/PGS) *Standings after 7 races. Parallel slalom *Standings after 4 races. Parallel giant slalom *Standings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
