Challenge of the North Routt Coureur des Bois

In order to make a living in the fur trade, a group of men took it upon themselves to trade without legal permission, and were therefore called Coureur des Bois, meaning “Wood Runners” or “Runners of the Woods”. Always trying to stay a step ahead of the French authorities to avoid capture, these hardy men would take on the worst terrain and weather conditions to do trade with the Indians. The French Canadian Coureur des Bois became legendary for their traveling skills during the seventeenth and eighteenth century, which later forced the authorities to provide some of the traders with legal permits. Today, skiing enthusiasts and adventurers can test their own endurance skills in the North Routt Coureur des Bois challenge.

Telepalooza 2008 in Alaska

The Alyeska Resort, which lies just to the south of the city of Anchorage in Alaska, is known for its comfortable and luxury accommodation and its breathtaking wilderness ski area, complete with spectacular glaciers, magnificent wildlife and natural wonders. Not only is it home to perfect skiing conditions but also to a popular annual event – Telepalooza. This year, the Telepalooza 2008, will be held between the 28th of March 2008 and the 30th of March 2008.

The Advantage of Skate Skiing Techniques

Skate skiing is a graceful, rhythmic snow skiing technique that uses diagonal skating strides in a style which is similar to ice-skating or roller-blading. Various forms of skate skiing have been around for centuries and the technique is believed to have originated with ancient Scandinavian hunters.

Jacqui Cooper – Freestyle Skiing Champion

In the freestyle skiing world, Jacqui Cooper is a legend. She is known as one of the best freestyle skiers in Australia, and has the trophies and victories to support the claim. Jacqui Cooper was born in Melbourne, Australia, on 6 January 1973 and started showing off her natural talent in aerial skiing from the tender age of sixteen. Her magnificent abilities on the slopes have secured her place in the Australian team for thirteen consecutive years and she has overcome setbacks, disappointments and injuries to remain one the best aerial skiing champions of the world.

Importance of Ski Travel Insurance

Many skiers have enjoyed their favorite sport for years and have never been involved in an accident on the slopes. You may, however, have witnessed a rescue team spring into action in response to an emergency, and thought: “I hope that never happens to me!” Bearing in mind that there are risks involved in snow skiing and snowboarding, one day it could very well happen that you are the one in need of assistance. For this reason, ski travel insurance is an issue that all snow sport enthusiasts should not ignore.

Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park

During the early 90’s the sport of snowboarding started gaining recognition as an exciting, energetic alternative to snow skiing. The owners of Raging Buffalo saw a need for facilities to cater for the growing numbers of snowboarders and the concept of the Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park was born. Located near Algonquin, Illinois, Raging Buffalo became the first park in the world to have a snowboarder’s only policy.

The Renowned American Birkebeiner

The American Birkebeiner (otherwise known as Birkie) is considered to be North America’s largest cross country ski race. At 51 kilometers, it is also one of the longest races, with participants skiing from Cable to Hayward in Wisconsin. As in previous years, approximately 8,000 skiers from at least 19 countries are expected to participating in the Birkie, as well as related snow skiing races on the program of the 35th annual American Birkebeiner to take place from 21 to 23 February 2008.

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