Angel Fire

A large resort with plenty to offer, Angel Fire Resort is one of New Mexico’s ultimate family winter vacation spots. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the resort offers a variety of winter sports, great accommodation, scrumptious dining and breath taking views. The resort enjoys a summit elevation of an impressive 10 677ft [...]

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 [...]

Stowe Mountain Lodge Opening Mid-June

The luxurious Stowe Mountain Lodge, set to open mid-June 2008, is nestled between Spruce Peak and Mount Mansfield in Stowe, Vermont. Stowe Mountain Lodge is setting a new standard in eco-friendliness, luxury and aesthetics in an up-market, eco-conscious community. Guests can rest assured that they will be thoroughly pampered, while at the same time having the assurance that their impact on the pristine mountain environment will be minimal.

Macedonia – Ski Somewhere New

Macedonia, officially known as the Republic of Macedonia, is located in the southeastern region of Europe, and borders Greece. This small landlocked country is home to a great variety of skiing and snowboarding destinations, and the terrain in Macedonia is perfect for enjoying winter sports. For a skiing holiday, Macedonia is able to offer visitors a few different options in regard to skiing conditions and challenge levels.

Fan Guns keep Snow on the Slopes

Since 1950, when Dave Richey, Art Hunt and Wayne Pierce designed the first snow gun, also known as a fan gun, this invention has become invaluable to ski resorts and ski areas. One can’t always count on Mother Nature to send snow by a certain date, or to ensure that there is enough snow on the mountains to open the skiing season, so resorts use fan guns to cover the slopes with artificial snow. This allows the resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding earlier than was previously possible.

The Value of Ski Conditioning Classes

In anticipation of the upcoming winter snow skiing season, skiers should be assessing their level of fitness. With the knowledge that skiing works the body in ways that are very different from day to day movement, or even a standard gym workout, serious skiers appreciate the value of ski conditioning classes. The benefits of taking a ski conditioning class are many and include perfecting power moves, increasing endurance for top to bottom runs, improving agility, strength and flexibility; thereby decreasing the possibility of injury.

Hartford Ski Spectacular for the Disabled

One of the largest winter sports events for people with disabilities, the Hartford Ski Spectacular, will take place at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado from 2 to 9 December 2007. This is the 20th year that Disabled Sports USA is organizing this popular event where participants of all ages are encouraged to enjoy snow sports with the use of adaptive equipment under the guidance of professionals and trained volunteers. The family-oriented environment of the event introduces children and parents alike to the joys of snow skiing and other snow sports, regardless of the nature of a disability.

Equip Yourself with Snowshoes this Vacation

Your winter vacation may involve snowshoeing or walking and hiking in the snow. The terrain that you will walk on depends on the vacation destination and your desire for adventure. People on their first winter vacation in the snow may find it more conveneient to rent snowshoes till they can find something suitable and comfortable. Tubbs, Sherpa, Atlas and ORS are leading manufacturers of snowshoes.

A Must for Your Winter Vacation Calendar!

Virgin greets the eye no matter which way you look. The towering majesty of a mountain never leaves you because you reside in its very bosom, some 2 thousand feet above the Atlantic Ocean level. There are less than 3 residents per square mile, so you could well have reached the wilderness of a remote part of the world. How far are you willing to travel for this winter’s vacation, in order to imbibe such a wondrous experience?

Heart Warming Hospitality on a Freezing Snow Skiing Vacation

Plan your winter vacation at a ski resort now and avail of attractive offers. The US and Canada have wonderful ski vacation resorts with a choice of lodging to suit your needs. Browse though our website and locate resorts that suit your needs best and then shop around for appropriate lodging and deals. With careful research and planning you will be surprised at the advantages you can enjoy.

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