by flamealivepod | Mar 11, 2026 | Podcast, Milan-Cortina 2026
It’s Day 5 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, and the running theme of the Games seems to be, “It’s getting hot.” Athletes are using coded language (and sometimes not-so-coded) to express just how tough the snow conditions are, and...
by flamealivepod | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog, Milan-Cortina 2026
We have been spending a lot of time in Cortina, but what do we know about its history? Let’s learn about the town nicknamed “The Queen of the Dolomites.” Nestled in the heart of the southern limestone Alps, Cortina d’Ampezzo isn’t just a ski resort; it is a beautiful...
by flamealivepod | Mar 10, 2026 | Podcast, Milan-Cortina 2026
It’s Day 4 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics! Alison headed to the mountains, and Giacomo in the Morning provided a new type of bus experience to perhaps enjoy. She’s got the story from para Alpine skiing, where the combined event was...
by flamealivepod | Mar 9, 2026 | Podcast, Milan-Cortina 2026
Day 3 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics was a struggle in transportation. Jill scored a massive win by getting to the para Alpine competition, but thanks to the not-well-thought-out transportation schedule, saw 1.5 of 6 classes. Still, it was a massive...
by flamealivepod | Mar 8, 2026 | Podcast, Milan-Cortina 2026
It’s Day 2 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, and we head back up to the mountains for the finals of para snowboard, then into Cortina for some wheelchair curling. Plus we got an up-close look at several medal ceremonies, which meant we got an up-close look...
by flamealivepod | Mar 7, 2026 | Podcast, Milan-Cortina 2026
Day 1 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics starts off with a wild (and nauseating ride) that does not end well for Alison, as the windy road leading up to Cortina did make her sick on the bus, which was not fun to deal with throughout the day. That said, she rallied...