Snow Sports Conference at Snowmass

Snowmass Village is located in the Pitkin County of Colorado, and was transformed into a ski by Bill Janss and DRC Brown in the year 1966. Over the years the resort developed into one of the most popular skiing and snowboarding destinations for local and international snow sport enthusiasts. It cemented its name into history with the accidental discovery of a Pleistoncene ecosystem that dates back to the ice age, in 2010. This year another historic event will take place at Snowmass Village, the 50th anniversary of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors.

Hitting the Slopes in India

Anyone who has tried the sport can tell you that snow skiing is loads of fun – from the first tentative attempts to remain upright, to the point of whizzing down the slopes at high speed. So it comes as no surprise that the popularity of snow skiing continues to grow around the world. With the snow-covered Himalayan Mountains hugging its border, India has a number of ski resorts offering this exciting winter sport.

Helmet Safety on the Slopes

The news of Natasha Richardson’s death, daughter to famous Vanessa Redgrave and wife to Liam Neeson, shocked the world. What was to be an exciting and relaxing skiing adventure, turned to tragedy after a fall in which she suffered fatal head injuries. Another high profile incident occurred when a mother collided with a German politician on the slopes in Austria. She suffered a fatal brain injury while the politician, who was wearing a helmet, survived the incident. Enough proof to show that helmets are a necessity.

Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under

The Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under is an extremely popular snowboarding and skiing big-air event taking place in Autralia. Audition videos must be submitted prior to the event and those who make it will be competing from 14 to 18 September on the jump built by Charles Beckinsale. The tricks will be filmed and [...]

Snowbombing 2011

Volvo Snowbombing is a fun-filled festival that combines exceptional skiing and snowboarding with unforgettable parties. Attracting top bands and DJs to Mayrhofen, 2011 will be the 12th running of this top festival. The music lineup for Snowbombing 2011 will include The Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim, Pendulum, Sub Focus, Magnetic Man, Professor Green, Chase and Status, [...]

The Big Snow Festival 2011

The Big Snow Festival combines skiing, snowboarding and music in Andorra, making it one of the coolest festivals for 2011. A number of music artists will be attending the week long event, inlcuding Fresh, Judge Jules, Westwood, High Rankin, Danny Byrd, Hot City, Stereotype, BK, Rawkus Noise and special gues Fearn Cotton & Scott Mills. [...]

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 [...]

Ski for Health

Snow skiing is not only a sport that the entire family can enjoy while on holiday but it is a sport that promotes health and fitness. While having tons of fun on the white slopes of various ski resorts, skiers increase their fitness levels with regular skiing outings. Studies have proven that there are long term benefits to being an avid winter sport enthusiast. And when it comes to the more senior skiers, taking up skiing as a sport can only be beneficial to their health.

Slopestyle Series 2010

The 2010 Slopestyle Series is hosted by The Remarkables, and takes place in four parts. Due to weather conditions, the event was moved to the 18th of September 2010, and organizers are getting ready to welcome the top skiing athletes from various countries, and local athletes, to this world class series. Approximately fifty athletes will [...]

Val Thorens Ski Area

Located at an altitude of 2,300 meters in the Tarentaise Valley of the French Alps, Val Thorens is the highest ski village in Europe, offering ski-in-ski-out convenience no matter where you choose to stay. For the comfort and security of guests, and taking into account the need to preserve this pristine environment, the village is largely pedestrian, with vehicles restricted to certain areas and large parking garages conveniently located.

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