Kevin Alderton – An Inspiration To All

At the age of thirty-four years Kevin “Cannonball” Alderton made a skiing record recently at Les Arcs in France when he set a speed of 100.94 mph going downhill. What makes this event even more incredible is the fact that he completed this feat with only 4% vision setting a new record for a blind person.

Dog Sledding

Ever since the Walt Disney movie ‘Eight Below’ there has been a new surge of interest in dog sledding. For many years, these loyal canine companions have only truly been appreciated by their owners and drivers, but now their worth as rescue dogs or even sport dogs has become apparent to millions across the globe.

The Development of Ski Dancing

As with the development of any new sport, it takes time for the idea to catch on but once it does, it can becomes very popular. Such is the case with the relatively new sport of Ski Dancing.

Terrain Park Safety

Due to the increase in popularity of terrain parks and the growing number of snowboard and skiing enthusiasts, the National Ski Areas Association has stepped in to prevent serious injuries by implementing the Smart Style Terrain Park Safety Initiative. They have reached out to all mountain ski resorts, terrain parks and the entire industry that promotes free style riding. The awareness and education in safety is necessary, as snow sport has started to appeal to younger skiers and boarders.

Advances in Snow Sport and Ski Apparel

Since the start of snow skiing and other activities began on the powdery white slopes, the equipment, safety measures and apparel has improvement dramatically. The skis that you purchased five years ago are probably ready to be sold as antiques. With the new and trendy clothing lines that have emerged, you probably feel like a veteran of the slopes. Twin tip skis, differently shaped skis, midfats, carving skis and the introduction of ski boards and snowboards, has many snowskiing enthusiasts struggling to keep up with the latest trends.