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Unbelievable Skiing in Kashmir

Kashmir is a popular tourist destination and a pleasure to visit at any time of the year, but during snow skiing season, when the snow-capped Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal mountains of the Himalayas are transformed into a snow-covered wonderland, snow sport enthusiasts flock to Kashmir from far and wide.

A New Adventure During Your Ski Vacation

The exhilarating sport of ski biking is fast growing in popularity as an exciting alternative to snow skiing and snowboarding. As the name suggests, ski biking is a combination of skiing and riding a bike, with skis replacing the tires of the bike and the rider wearing special boots and short foot-skis.

New Zealand’s Snow-skiing Temple

Temple Basin is one of the greatest places to go skiing in New Zealand. The ski area is situated at the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, which is at the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. It boasts a truly alpine environment with plenty of snow and great facilities – the perfect vacation destination for the outdoors enthusiast!

Breathtaking Skiing in Lesotho

Many skiing enthusiasts are always looking for a new skiing and holiday destination, wanting to try their skills all over the world. And for an adventure that is unique and exciting, Lesotho is just the right destination to not only enjoy the slopes in Africa, but to appreciate the diverse landscapes and magnificence of this continent. When looking for the best in holiday accommodation and skiing opportunities, there are a few places in Lesotho which have become quite popular.

Sugarloaf Investment Plans

New England snow skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can look forward to an even more enjoyable winter experience at Sugarloaf, Maine, during the 2008/2009 season. Boyne Resorts are planning to invest $5 million in this popular ski resort, with additional snow-making equipment and upgraded guest facilities being given top priority.

Lindsey Vonn’s Dedication to Skiing Pays Off

It is well known that athletes combine raw natural talent with plenty of hard work. The same can be said for Lindsey Vonn, born Lindsey Kildow on 18 October 1984. Lindsey has a passion for skiing and the determination to be the best skiing athlete of our time. Her magnificent performances on the snow have gained her a faithful following, but it was her most recent achievement, winning the overall Audi FIS World Cup, that has skyrocketed her into instant stardom and is seen as only a glimpse of what is to come.

Canadian Ski Hall of Fame Inductees

The Canadian Ski Museum created the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 1982, which was then known as the Honor Roll of Canadian Skiing. The sole purpose of the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame is to bring recognition and tribute to the members of the skiing community who have shown their dedication to the sport in various ways. Achievement in the sport of skiing, as well as leadership and developmental skills, are all scrutinized so that everyone, from snowboarders and skiers to organizers and coaches, stand a chance to be celebrated in the pages of skiing history.

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