Skiing and Alpine Culture in Austria and the United States: Transatlantic Relations, Networks, and Practices (1930s–1960s)

Abstract The history of Alpine skiing is linked to a transfer of knowledge and culture and a global winter sport business that is based on migration and shaped societies. This article examines the transatlantic relations between Austria and the United States with regard to skiing from the 1930s to 1960s. It analyzes the development of a transnational Alpine skiing culture as a cross-border community achievement influenced by various sociopolitical factors and different individuals collaborating over decades.