Tag: activities
Avalanche Risk Identification and Safety Tips
Taking note of snow condition reports and recognizing warning signs can go a long way to avoiding being caught in an avalanche. Significant amounts of rain or snowfall can cause the snowpack to ...
European Outdoor Film Tour 2013
Following its successful debut in Britain last year, the European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) presents two hours of the nine most exhilirating adventure films of the past year....
Alpine
Alpine skiing is a winter sport activity that basically includes any discipline which involves the speedy descent of a hillside – snow isn’t even required for the sport to be considered an Alpine sport. Most people use it synonymously to refer to downhill skiing, but the term is much broader than that and can also […]
Alta Snowbird
A ski vacation in Europe may have introduced you to ski tunnels, but the idea is still unique in North America. In fact people on a skiing vacation to Utah’s Snowbird will see the first one in operation. Snowbird is one of Utah’s most popular vacation resorts and the new tunnel will open up many […]
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 […]
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont, not far from Manchester, is well-known as a family ski resort with great expert terrain. Reopened in 1997, Magic Mountain has gone from strength to strength, attracting many to its unspoiled natural landscape. First developed in 1960, Magic Mountain has retained its Swiss alpine village ambiance, appreciated by […]
Extreme
If you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush, extreme skiing might be just up your ally. The amazing speed combined with the rush of adrenaline keeps many great skiers coming back for more each winter. And of course there is the prestige that goes with being an extremist – not many people are […]
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 […]
Health Fitness
Get ready for your skiing winter vacation through the summer by keeping fit. Your skiing muscles need to be kept well toned with exercise if you are to enjoy your ski vacation to its fullest. Now is the time to enjoy the great summer sunshine and train for the skiing ahead. Most regular skiers opt […]
Family Vacations
Choose a vacation destination that means fun for the entire family! A skiing vacation with the entire family is a great way to bond. Choose your vacation destination with care and you can avail of a number of discounts and bargain offers for kids. Many ski resorts have skiing and après-ski facilities exclusively for young […]
Heli
The ultimate vacation sport for an ardent, and expert, skier is heli-skiing. Many ski resorts all over the world offer heli-skiing and there are some places where heli-skiing is the only way to ski! Helicopters take you to remote mountain areas for a day of unimaginable powder skiing and bring you back to the base. […]
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 […]
