51.   Although not officially invited to Davos, an Alpine ski resort, former Russian national security chief and presidential hopeful Alexander Lebed has said he intends to show up.

52.   Attempts were continuing to reach the remaining six skiers of the group, which was caught in an avalanche on Monday near the Alpine ski resort of Valmorel.

53.   Two snowboarders were killed Monday by an avalanche near the French Alpine ski resort of Les Orres, rescue officials said.

54.   This season has brought more snowboarders then ever before to the Alpine ski stations and most obey the same rules as the more traditional winter sports fans.

55.   Other World Cup events will continue in Hakuba this season, with a nordic combined ski competition scheduled for next week ahead of Alpine ski events in February.

56.   She will have a chance to make it three golds in the giant slalom on Friday to finish as the queen of the alpine ski competition.

57.   Spain, better known for bullfights and passionate flamenco music seems an unlikely venue for cool, calculating alpine ski racing.