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Thrilling Skiing in the Himalayas

Snow skiing is an incredibly popular sport all over the world and you will almost always find an opportunity to ski wherever there is snow. This is certainly true of one of the most mystical mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas. The opportunity to go skiing in the Himalayas is slowly becoming more and more popular with people looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy this sport.

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.

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.

Enjoy the Snow and Slopes By Sledding

Most people that live in countries and areas where it snows will be able to recall fond memories of their childhood, while sledding. The fascination with sledding began in the 1800’s and since then many children have pushed sledding to different levels together with the neighborhood friends. There is nothing more exciting than racing down the slopes to find out who has the fastest sled or loading the sled with as many friends as possible just to see how far you can get before tumbling down the snow covered hill. Adults seem to forget the joy and excitement that sledding can bring till they have kids of their own and once again find themselves braving the hills and slopes.

Ski Weekend for the Wounded Warriors

The Wounded Warriors Project was established to support and assist war veterans and the women and men that bravely sacrificed themselves for their country, and often return home wounded, disabled or suffering severe burns. The trauma that these warriors suffer, such as gunshot wounds, limb amputations and the burns and wounds suffered in blasts, does not only scar the individual but effects their spirit and theirfamilies endure the pain with them.

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