The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo 2009

From the 6th to the 8th of November 2009, the Chicago Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre will come alive with skiing and snowboarding promotions. Hundreds of winter sport enthusiasts make their way to this annual event to take advantage of the resort specials on offer and browse through the more than a hundred and seventy [...]

Turkey Sale 2009

Getting ready for the snowboarding and skiing season? Well there is no better way to prepare, than to upgrade your equipment and at the Turkey Sale, held at Whistler Blackcomb, is the place to be. With all the top brands selling equipment and apparel at a staggering 70 % off, no snowboarding or skiing enthusiast [...]

Adventure

So you have an adventurous spirit and need an outlet? Have you considered adventure skiing? Adventure skiing is a broad term referring to skiing that is off the beaten track. Adventure skiing means going where your impulses take you and exploring the unknown. With adventure skiing you carve out your own trail in the beautiful [...]

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 [...]

Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is a recreational activity whereby the climber attempts to ascend certain ice formations such as frozen waterfalls. While ice climbing can be considered to be a somewhat broad category, the only true form is vertical ice climbing. A person about to attempt a vertical ice climb usually makes use of specialized ice climbing [...]

Snowboarding

The increasingly popular sport of snowboarding is enjoyed by young and old alike around the world. Where there is snow, there is usually someone attempting to snowboard. While it may not be as easy to master as skiing is for most amateurs, the maneuverability of the sport and the popular image that surrounds it continues [...]

Gear

It doesn’t matter if you are new to snow sports or have been skiing for a while and just want to update your gear, this is the place for you. In the Gear section, we will discuss the types and applications of all sorts of gear, such as boots, bindings, skis, boards and snow shoes. [...]

Bindings

You skiing vacation success depends on the bindings you select! Bindings and boots are the link between your body and the skis and snow. Good bindings are well-designed, complex pieces of machinery that make a firm connection between the skis and boots and release when the pressure exceeds the setting. They need to be set [...]

Boots

Using the right gear is vital for a successful skiing vacation. Comfort and protection are key factors when you are out in the snow for seven or eight hours. People on their first Ski vacation would be wise to invest in proper clothes, equipment and shoes. It is possible to hire these at many ski [...]

Clothing

You’ve bought the skis and the boots, now its time to decide on the clothing. Ski clothing both technical and fashionable is continuously developing with the improvement of fabrics and designs. Styles have become more streamlined, doing away with the bulk of the past. New ski clothing is contoured for mobility and comfort. Funky new [...]

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