CADS: Keeping Skiers on the Slopes

Many Alpine skiers are faced with the painful reality of knee injuries at one time or another, and some may even find themselves considering giving up the sport they so enjoy…

Downhill

Downhill skiing, also referred to as Alpine skiing, is a fantastic way to keep fit and have fun. In a nutshell, downhill skiing is moving down a slope on a pair of skis – often at high speeds. The equipment required for downhill or Alpine skiing includes a set of skis, poles to maintain your [...]

Leavenworth Ski

Get outdoors and stay healthy this winter at Leavenworth Ski Hill. This superb, low-cost ski area features six different winter activities, daily grooming and a fun-filled atmosphere. The tiny ski area only has a 400 ft vertical drop but that does not mean it is short of things to do. Leavenworth offers a variety of [...]

Le Grand Bornand

A vacation in Le Grand-Bornand is a journey back in time into seventeenth century France. This lovely little town is located in the heart of the Aravis Mountain range in the Haute Savoie. Surrounded by Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland, Le Grand-Bornand reminds you of a picturesque ski vacation picture postcard you would send [...]

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Take a ski vacation in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the undisputed ‘Winter Sports Capital’ of Germany. This is the most famous ski resort in Germany, located only a short distance from the Austrian border in the country’s southwestern corner. Just an hour’s drive away from Munich, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two towns that came together in order to [...]

Arefjallen

Over a hundred kilometers of superb quality snow await you at Arefjallen, Northern Europe’s largest ski resort! Located on the edge of a large frozen lake, Arefjallen in Sweden hosts the world’s biggest downhill skiing race every April, the Skutsjutet. This time-honored ski resort also is home to the Freeride and Red Bull Big Air [...]

Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort, Australia

Situated about 120 kilometers east of Melbourne in Australia, nestled high amongst the majestic Great Dividing Range, Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort offers snow skiing enthusiasts breath-taking mountain views, crisp mountain air, stunning parklands and, of course, plenty of snow. Holidaymakers of all ages will enjoy the resort’s diverse range of winter snow sports and activities.