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
The Skill of Ski-Archery
September 2, 2010 by Editor
Historically used as a weapon for hunting or in combat, today archery is primarily a recreational activity. Archery is sometimes referred to as an art, rather than a sport, and it certainly takes a lot of skill to propel an arrow, by means of a bow, with the accuracy required to hit a target, whether stationary or in motion. Ski-archery, also known... [Read more]
Canadian Ski Museum and Hall of Fame
August 16, 2010 by Editor
Discover the history of skiing in Canada at the Canadian Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame in Ottawa. Housing a vast collection of memorabilia, the museum promotes the appreciation of skiing and snowboarding traditions in Canada, as well as the importance of the sports in Canadian life and culture. The Canadian Ski Museum is dedicated to preserving skiing... [Read more]
Val Thorens Ski Area
August 10, 2010 by Editor
Located at an altitude of 2,300 meters in the Tarentaise Valley of the French Alps, Val Thorens is the highest ski village in Europe, offering ski-in-ski-out convenience no matter where you choose to stay. For the comfort and security of guests, and taking into account the need to preserve this pristine environment, the village is largely pedestrian,... [Read more]
Selecting a Snowboard
August 2, 2010 by Editor
The sport of snowboarding is an activity that the entire family can enjoy, but to get started one always needs the right equipment. Finding a suitable board can be a daunting task, especially with the number of different types of boards and manufacturers on the market. The first step in buying a snowboard is to decide which snowboarding discipline appeals... [Read more]
Glade Skiing Action
July 26, 2010 by Editor
Snow skiing is a popular winter sport in many parts of the world, and keen skiers often enjoy an off-the-beaten-track challenge – and glade skiing fits the bill. Glade skiing is basically any sort of downhill skiing that takes place through trees. But this doesn’t mean that anything goes, as most ski resorts have boundaries and restrictions... [Read more]
Ski Area Improvements in NH
July 19, 2010 by Editor
There is good news for skiers and snowboarding enthusiasts who look forward to heading to their favorite ski resort in New Hampshire. It was recently announced by Ski NH that improvements and renovations were on the cards for a host of ski areas, which will not only develop larger and more exciting activities, but offer skiers better facilities to enjoy.... [Read more]
New South Wales Snow Study
June 22, 2010 by Editor
Skiing and snowboarding vacations are extremely popular for families who enjoy the outdoors and a little adventure. With so many breathtaking resorts around the world to choose from, vacations can be planned with the greatest of ease and the guarantee that both the adults and children will be entertained. Even though professional instructors are located... [Read more]
World Snowboarding Championship
June 2, 2010 by Editor
Even though snowboarding has grown into an immensely popular winter sport, it has always remained on the sidelines in regard to championship tournaments. But that is all about to change with the recent announcement that a World Snowboarding Championship is currently being established. At the 2009 TTR General Assembly, which was held in Austria, representatives... [Read more]


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