A Skiing Vacation in Russia

With over a hundred ski resorts in Russia, there are quite a few destinations to choose from. Most of the resorts in Russia are small, and some need a little upgrading to get up to international standard, but do have the basic equipment. There are a few resorts, however, that do stand out. Russia, famous for its cruel winters, provides ideal conditions for skiing enthusiasts and snowboarders to enjoy a winter sport vacation. With interest in Russian ski resorts increasing each year, it is foreseen that most resorts will upgrade and develop to accommodate the growing requirements.

Skiing Amidst the Pyramids of Egypt

When one thinks of Egypt, images of the scorching hot deserts and breathtaking pyramids come to mind. Caravans of camels and nomadic tents that are scattered on the horizon are what we picture in Egypt. Who would think of the country as a destination for skiing? Sandboarding down the dunes maybe, but definitely not snow skiing. However, it seems that there might be an indoor ski facility coming to Egypt in the near future, allowing visitors to enjoy the magic of Egypt and its history, combined it with a magnificent skiing vacation.

The Development of Snowkiting

Over the last few years the sport of snowkiting has increased in popularity and is now a regular sight on many of the slopes across the world, such as in Sweden, Canada, Austria, Norway, Russia, France and Iceland. It is very similar to kitesurfing, with the only difference being that snowkiting is done on ice or on the snow. It is a sport that has evolved greatly, with foil kites being used when the sport first made its appearance, as opposed to the inflatable kites that are used today.

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.

Nordic Walking – Keep Fit the Fun Way

Initially developed as an off-season ski training activity and used as a dry land training technique for competitive Nordic skiers, Nordic walking has evolved into an all year round activity enjoyed by keep-fit enthusiasts around the world. Simply put, Nordic walking is a form of fitness walking using specially designed poles. Proponents of Nordic walking readily extol the health benefits of this energetic activity, which is an affordable and effective way to get an all-over workout at any time of the year, and is suitable for any age group.

Warren Miller’s Wintervention in Queenstown NZ

Ever wondered what it would be like to ski in unexplored destinations. Warren Miller’s Wintervention will give you a good idea as it follows snow sport fanatics in their adventure from Argentina to the Antarctic, and a whole lot of places in between. This is the 61st film from Warren Miller Entertainment, and features award [...]

Warren Miller’s Wintervention in Christchurch NZ

Following the adventures of skiers who travel from Argentina to Antarctica searching for extreme locations of untouched snow to satisfy their need to travel downhill and breakneck speed, Wintervention is narrated by Jonny Mosely, and features board-certified riders such as Lyndsey Vonn, Hugo Harrison, JJ Thomas and Chris Davenport. In a world where addiction is [...]

Warren Miller’s Wintervention in Dunedin NZ

Warren Miller’s films have gathered cult-like following and this year’s Wintervention is not to be missed. Board certified riders featured include Chris Davenport, JJ Thomas, Lindsey Vonn and Hugo Harrison, with narration by Jonny Moseley. The film focuses on winter sport fanatics who travel to distant, sometimes harsh, locations in search of snow covered slopes [...]

Warren Miller’s Wintervention in Auckland NZ

Skiing icon Jonny Moseley narrates this fascinating film, featuring cases of classic “snow-addiction” from around the world. Follow the journey of skiers who travel to distant locations, searching for a snow covered hill to satisfy their craving. Featuring snowy locations many only dream about, this is a film that any snow sport fanatic will appreciate. [...]

Auckland Freeski Festival 2011

Join the New Zealand ski community for a social evening of film premieres and free skiing. Highlights of the evening include the new Poor Boyz Productions ski film Revolver as well as edits from Basket productions, Flash Modern and more. Visitors can look forward to $1000’s of free giveaways, DJ and bar. Date: 28 April [...]

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