11.   Countless avalanches have been roaring down alpine slopes in recent days, stranding thousands of tourists in the worst snow chaos in the European Alps in years.

12.   Countless avalanches have been roaring down alpine slopes in recent days, stranding thousands of tourists.

13.   Helsinki wants to host the games, but lacks alpine slopes and a hugely expensive bobsled track.

14.   In a parade of plaster, crutches and bandages, Belgians who were less than successful on the Alpine slopes flew home Saturday.

15.   Masahiko Harada endures more agony on the ski jump hill Wednesday and Picabo Street does the unexpected again on the Alpine slopes.

16.   Masahiko Harada had more agony on the ski jump hill and Picabo Street produced a story of hope on the Alpine slopes.

17.   Officials said the threat of further avalanches remained at the weekend, with above-freezing temperatures warming swaths of snow hanging across Alpine slopes.

18.   Officials said the threat of further avalanches will remain at the weekend, with above-freezing temperatures warming swathes of snow hanging across Alpine slopes.

19.   On the Alpine slopes, Vidal was a surprise leader in the first run and went last on the second.

20.   But Kjetil and Lasse grew up east of Oslo where there is a small alpine slope.