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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 ...
Snowy Mountains Classic 2013
This event is widely considered to be one of the most exciting races on the Australian Cross Country events calendar. While 2013 marks the 14th anniversary of the Snow Mountains Classic, the ...
FIS World Cup Opening 2011
The FIS World Cup will kick off with the Women's Giant Slalom on 22 October 2011, followed by the Men's even on 23 October 2011. Running in conjunction with these fantastic events is the ...
The Village of Ortisei
Imagine a skiing circuit where you can spend our entire day hopping from slope to slope, while at the same time slicing through some of the best powder to found in the Dolomite region of ...
Tignes Transformation
A hydro electric dam that was constructed in the 1950s led to the creation of two new settlements, namely Tignes Val Claret and Tignes les Broisses. Tignes Val Claret went on to become a popular ...
2010 Colorado Hall of Fame Inductees
It has been documented that pioneers in Colorado discovered the use of skis when gold was discovered in 1859. Ten men also realized how significant the use of skis is that winter when their ...
New Zealand Resorts Wait for Snow
While Australia's resorts revel in late snowfalls, south-east neighbor New Zealand has not been so lucky. With winter entering its third month, some resorts have been unable to open, while ...
Mini BRITS 2009
The Mini BRITS, as the British Artificial Championship is referred to, will take place at the Norfolk Snowsports Centre on the 12th an 13th of September 2009. It forms part of the British Snow ...
Colorado Skiing Offer Five Star Resorts
Most ski resorts have a range of accommodation to suit the needs of their guests. Luxury Hotels, lodges, chalets and bed and breakfasts are found near most ski vacation resorts. Condominiums and ...
Keep Active All Year Around with Grass Skiing
Originally, short skis with rolling treads or wheels used, with the rolling treads working on the same principle as the treads on military tanks. While some skiers may tackle high speeds and jumps...
Avalanches: The Snow Skier’s Greatest Fear
An avalanche is a slide of snow, mud, rock or occasionally a combination of all three that proceeds down the slope of a mountain under the force of gravity. Avalanches can flow at speeds of up ...
8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
When the mountains of Squaw Valley are not being overrun by skiing enthusiasts and snowboarders during the winter months, festivals and events keep the community busy until the next blanket of ...
