Tag: environment

• Controversial Fake Snow for Arizona Snowbowl

  The ski resort near the city of Flagstaff, known as the Arizona Snowbowl, is located on the San Francisco Peaks and over the years they have always had to make use of a snowmaking system due to ...

• Red Mountain

  Canada’s Red Mountain Ski Resort is located just 5 minutes away from the small town of Rossland in British Columbia. Consisting of two mountains, Red and Granite, this impressive ski resort boasts some of the best terrain in Canada. Red Mountain Resort caters for the whole family and is the ideal vacation destination for those […]

• Germany

  Enjoy the Alps on your next holiday by visiting Germany. Not often thought of as a skiing destination, German ski resorts actually have a lot to offer tourists. The resorts are easily accessible with Germany’s position in the middle of Europe. Enjoy the southern German culture and the friendly environment. The resorts are set in […]

• Mount Ruapehu

  A ski vacation on New Zealand‘s North Island is an unforgettable experience. Mount Ruapehu is the largest of three magnificent volcanoes that make up the Tongariro National Park. This is a rare, dual World Heritage Park in recognition of Tongariro’s awesome natural beauty and cultural significance. Mt Ruapehu (rua = “pit”, pehu = “to explode”) […]

• Eco Tourism

  Any vacation by a responsible tourist should respect the environment he visits and should help preserve the area in its pristine glory. This is particularly true of mountain vacations where we often visit places where very few people live. Their livelihood is often based on what they grow or make locally and responsible eco tourism […]

• Ski Camps

  Looking for a camp for your child this school break? Perhaps you’re interested in doing something new for your vacation. Ski camps have much to offer to both children and adults. These camps are educational and fun. Professional coaches at ski camps will assist you in improving your skiing skills. Ski camps may have set […]

• New Zealand’s Snow-skiing Temple

  Temple Basin is one of the greatest places to go skiing in New Zealand. The ski area is situated at the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, which is at the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park ...

• 12th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Festival

  The 12th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Festival is set to take place from 8 to 10 February 2008 in the small alpine ski town of Bear Valley in the Central Sierra Nevada, California. Skiers with ...

• Ski to Live – An Experience that Changes Lives

  Ski to Live is a unique program that has been put together by well-known and well-respected extreme skier, Kristen Ulmer. Ski to Live has is enjoying great success, with commendation coming ...

• 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 ...

• Hiking at Stratton Mountain Resort this Summer

  Stratton Mountain Resort is renowned for its spectacular skiing and riding trails. In addition to these, there are a number of hiking trails at various degrees of difficulty to suit ...

• Dog Sledding

  Ever since the Walt Disney movie ‘Eight Below’ there has been a new surge of interest in dog sledding. For many years, these loyal canine companions have only truly been appreciated by their ...