France
Skiing in France is a truly remarkable and memorable experience. Ski resorts in France offer you a wide variety of accommodation options from traditional villages to the modern ski-in/ski-out resorts. Large areas of snow and mountain are interlinked perfect for cross country skiing.
New Zealand
New Zealand is popular vacation destination for skiing because of the reversal of seasons. Ardent skiers can spend their summers here at excellent resorts under brilliant weather conditions. Varied world class terrain, excellent accommodation and exciting nightlife make New Zealand...
Canada
Situated as close to the North Pole as what it is, Canada is virtually a skiers paradise. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, but it enjoys a high average snowfall and a very well structured economy. The people are generally polite and helpful and the facilities are well developed.
Italy
Turin or Torino as the locals call it is the capital of Italy's Piemonte region is gaining popularity as a winter vacation spot. Located at the base of the Western Alps, in north-western Italy it is now very much on a skiing vacation map because of the XX Winter Olympics held here in February 2006.
Latest Articles
Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010
January 28, 2010 by Editor
The Vancouver Winter Olympic Games 2010 will be taking place from the 12th of February to the 28th of February 2010. This thrilling international event began in France in 1924, when the first Olympic Winter Games were held in Chamonix. Today, thousands of athletes train and compete to earn a place on their country’s team so as to participate in this... [Read more]
Alf Engen Ski Museum
January 4, 2010 by Editor
Situated in the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center, located at Utah Olympic Park, the Alf Engen Ski Museum is a fantastic experience for the entire family. This highly interactive museum will guide patrons through the past right into the future of winter sports in the area. Visitors can enjoy both self-guided and guided tours of the museum as well as... [Read more]
Go Green while Skiing
December 9, 2009 by Editor
The sports of skiing and snowboarding are under threat. Not because there is a decrease in enthusiastic winter sports men and women, but due to the picturesque slopes suffering under the weight of modernization, demand and carbon offsets. Many environmentalists predict that if nothing is done to minimize the impact that skiing resorts have on nature,... [Read more]
Skiing at Megeve Resort in France
November 16, 2009 by Editor
As the horses’ hooves lightly float over the cobble stone roads, pulling their sleighs filled with passengers, and the shops and restaurants begin to open their doors, skiers know that they are in a very unique skiing destination. The village of Megeve is a gem in the French Alps, and is not only a picturesque part of France with breathtaking slopes... [Read more]
Freestyle for Canada Winter Games
October 23, 2009 by Editor
Canada is already gearing up for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and they have made an announcement that Freestyle skiing will be making a huge impact on the coming games. Freestyle skiing skyrocketed to popularity during the 1960’s and was then referred to as Hot-Dogging. For years this style was considered to be reckless and dangerous, but in 1979,... [Read more]
Winter Dew Tour Schedule
September 23, 2009 by Editor
Approximately seventy thousand skiing fans gathered at the various host resorts to be a part of the 2008 Winter Dew Tour. Organizers believe that this year’s event will be just as successful due to the excitement and anticipation building up around the coming event from both spectators and participants. The three venues for the Winter Dew Tour and... [Read more]
Cross Country Ski Association Gets Olympic Grant
August 27, 2009 by Editor
It’s official – the Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is one of the grant recipients of the 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund. The financial support provided by this facility will no doubt go a long way to helping the association with its Support Adaptive Ski Program efforts. The Olympic Opportunity Grant Program was begun by the U.S. Olympic... [Read more]
Skiing in Scotland
August 3, 2009 by Editor
Most people picture kilts, long-haired cows and sheep when they think of Scotland – yet the country has a lot more to offer than just that! One adventure activity that you might consider trying is skiing in Scotland. Despite irregular snowfalls and rocky surfaces, Scotland is home to several ski resorts where you can try your hand at skiing, snowboarding... [Read more]
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