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Snow Skiing - Ski Patrol

The Ski Patrol combines the functions of the police, emergency workers, mountain guides and search & rescue teams for the purpose of establishing as safe an environment as possible for recreational skiers. Skiing can be a dangerous activity if rules and regulations are not followed to the letter, and even if a skier does follow the rules they may suddenly become mired in a situation that is beyond their control, resulting in injuries that can be life threatening. As well, the cold and often isolated conditions where skiers can meet up with misadventure can turn mild injuries into potentially fatal ones very quickly.

Snow Skiing: Jean-Claude Killy, the Flying Frenchman

Jean-Claude Killy ranks among the top French skiers of all time. Some say that he is, indeed, the very greatest. Born in 1943 in Saint-Cloud, France, Killy spent his boyhood in the traditional French skiing haven of Val d'Isere where he learned the fundamentals of skiing. As Killy's skills improved, so did the equipment he used. The 1950s brought about a revolution in skis, bindings, gear and clothing, allowing skiers to go faster with more comfort and much improved safety. Skiers of Killy's generation made the transition from wooden skis and rigid bindings to lightweight fibreglass skis, synthetic waxes and custom-fitted boots and bindings.

Ski Pole Clinic: Cross-country Ski Poles

In cross-country (Nordic) skiing, poles are essential. They provide far more than just an aid to balance. They are also an essential means of propulsion, and allow Nordic skiers to get a full-body workout.

Learn Snow Skiing: by stepping into Inline Skates!

Inline skating is a fantastic way to prepare your muscles- and your mind- for the ski season. The first inline skates (trademarked as "Rollerblades" by the inventors) were developed to give hockey-players a summer tool for staying in shape. But they are fantastic for snow skiers, too.