NewsMilwaukee Tonight

Actions

Olympic dreamers learn about alpine skiing at the Rock Snow Park in Franklin

Olympic Zone
The Rock Snow Park in Franklin
Posted

FRANKLIN, Wis. — The Rock Snow Park in Franklin is a place where Olympic dreamers can go to get acquainted with the sport of alpine skiing.

TMJ4 News met with alpine ski instructor Jill Wachter to see how this sport is done.

Alpine or downhill skiing has a fixed-heel binding, whereas cross-country skiing uses skis with free-heel bindings. It requires skiers to ski down a slope, with minimal turns and maximum speeds to reach the finish line.

In the Olympics, the speeds can reach more than 80 miles per hour, so understandably I left this sport to the pros.

Poster image (17).jpg

Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip

milwaukee tonight

News

Nominate your 'Hidden Gem' for Milwaukee Tonight

Milwaukee Tonight focuses on the people, places, and events that make the community special. From artists to architecture, food to festivals, neighborhoods to nightlife - this show is a nightly reminder that our city is filled with stories to be proud of. Watch weekdays at 6:30 p.m. on TMJ4.