11.   There is a legend afoot that Boston skiers like to avoid places where New York skiers go.

12.   Yosemite Concession Services, which operates the hut, requires that skiers go out as members of guided parties.

13.   And skiers are going mountain-biking and horseback-riding instead.

14.   Many have little money themselves and believe the skiers went on an unnecessary spending spree.

15.   Seven skiers went off the course at the same spot as Maier, and one was badly hurt.

16.   The rule was brought in for the Olympics one year and skiers must go past the line before taking off their skis.

17.   While the figure skating furor continues to blacken the name of the Winter Olympics, an unflappable skier goes on and on collecting medals.

18.   When the race resumed, seven more skiers went down the hill before it was stopped.