2011 Paralympic Sport Awards Shortlists

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will be presenting the 2011 Paralympic Sport Awards in the course of the IPC General Assembly to be held in Beijing, China, in December this year. These awards are conferred on top Paralympic athletes and officials who have contributed to the last Paralympic Games, in this case to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games.

Skiing in Tasmania

Tasmania lies to the south of mainland Australia, and is an island that is known for its impressive mountain ranges, of which eight stand higher than 1 500 meters above sea level. The peak that overshadows the other mountains is Mount Ossa, which stands proudly at 1 614 meters. Together with Victoria and New South Wales, Tasmania is amongst the most popular skiing destinations in Australia. The breathtaking Tasmanian Wilderness provides the ideal location for cross country skiing, while other resorts offer numerous winter sport activities.

Ski Orienteering – Skill, Endurance & Quick Thinking

As one of the four disciplines regulated by the International Orienteering Federation (the others being foot orienteering, mountain bike orienteering and trail orienteering) ski orienteering is a winter activity requiring strength, endurance and technical skiing skills, along with the ability to make split-second decisions while navigating cross-country terrain, often at high speed.

Cross-Country Skiing in Australia

With snow skiing season drawing to a close in the northern hemisphere, skiers in the southern hemisphere are no doubt looking forward to indulging in their favorite sport. With a number of ski resorts catering exclusively for cross-country skiing, Australia offers adventurers a range of challenging terrain and spectacular scenery to choose from.

Cross Country 10/5km Freestyle New Zealand

This event is for both able-bodied and adaptive athletes. Freestyle is generally faster than classic cross country skiing, with athletes using shorter and stiffer skis in a similar action to that of a roller blader or ice skater – pushing out at an angle. Athletes are judged on an individual time trial basis, with individual [...]

Cross Country Sprint New Zealand

The Nordic trails of Snow Park will be the venue for the Cross Country Sprint. A new course is being set out for the 2011 event, and spectators will be able to see the entire course from the Snow Farm base building. The race runs on individual time trials, with a 15-second interval start. The [...]

Cross Country 15/10km Classic

Taking place along the Nordic ski trails of Snow Farm, New Zealand, the Cross Country 15/10km Classic is set to challenge the endurance of competitors. The men’s course covers a distance of 15 km, with the women competitors completing 10 km. Competitors will be using the long, narrow and light skis of classic cross country [...]

2011 MLK Ski Weekend

Over 1000 participants from around the world come to this massive ski weekend. The 2011 schedule includes abundant skiing, a mix and mingle, speed dating, The Old School Music Party, Snowflake Happy Hour, contest, a comedy show, celebrity DJ, more parties, snow mobiling, tubing, cross country skiing, spa and more. Date: 14 to 17 January [...]

Asia

Enjoy a snow skiing adventure at top ski resorts in Asia. Whether you’re an avid snowboarder, a keen skier or enjoy a variety of snow sporting excursions, Asian destinations such as Japan and South Korea offer fantastic ski resort options. Amongst the world-class ski resorts in Japan are Appi Kogen, Happo One, Nozawa Onsen and [...]

Baqueira Beret Ski Resort

When looking for skiing resorts in Spain, there is one resort that stands out: the Baqueira Beret Ski Resort. As the largest of its kind in Spain, the Baqueira Beret Resort offers visitors picturesque landscapes blanketed in snow and a variety of activities that all skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can enjoy no matter what their skill level is. Located in the idyllic Aran Valley, the resort is able to combine spectacular winter activities with breathtaking natural scenes and world class facilities.

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