New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area is usually a white wonderland at this time of year, its deep snowpack supporting its famed spring skiing. This season, it's largely a barren moonscape.
Many top athletes say crashes are becoming more common as climate change reduces the availability of natural snow, forcing racers to compete on tracks with the manmade version.
Quebec's premier issued an order on Sunday, March 15, 2020, urging a number of public gathering places such as bars, theatres, gyms and cinemas to close their doors for two weeks in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Carla Qualtrough wanted to go water skiing. There was no question in her mind that, despite having a visual impairment, she'd be able to accomplish her goal — but she knew it would take creativity.