Tag: equipment

• Mammoth Mountain

  You look out – sparkling white snow surrounds you, a chilly breeze brushes past your face and your anticipation grows. Skiing on Mammoth Mountain is an amazing experience. Mammoth Mountain lies within the Inyo National Forest to the west of Mammoth Lakes town in California. With one of the longest ski seasons in the USA […]

• Taos Ski Valley

  Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was founded in 1955 and has since grown into a very popular ski area. With a lovely long season from November through to April, Taos Ski Valley attracts large numbers of visitors every year to its beautifully set slopes. Lodging at Taos Ski Valley is outstanding, making for an […]

• 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 […]

• Buttermilk

  Part of the Aspen/Snowmass resort complex, Buttermilk Ski Resort has everything you’ll need for a great skiing vacation. It features an impressive 44 trails spread out over 435 acres, with 9 lifts to help you get to the top as quickly as possible. When you combine this with free and easy access to any of […]

• Alta Ski

  Alta Ski Area in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, not far from Salt Lake City, is a world-renowned ski resort considered by many to have the best snow on the planet. Also one of the oldest ski resorts in the USA, Alta receives more than 500 inches of snow each year – ideal for powder skiing. Snowboarders […]

• 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 […]

• Keystone

  Keystone Ski Resort, situated in Keystone of Colorado, was established in 1970 and has grown into a world-class ski resort. Stretching across three mountains, a ski season that lasts eight months, skiing for 12 hours a day and excellent facilities, Colorado’s Keystone Ski Resort has everything a vacationer could want. Keystone Resort’s three mountains of […]

• Powder Mountain

  Just nineteen miles northeast of Ogden, Powder Mountain is a great resort to visit during the winter season. With great views, impressive trails and friendly staff, Powder Mountain has everything you could want from a winter destination. Add to this a summit elevation of 8900 ft, a vertical drop of 2005 ft and 500 inches […]

• Snowboarding

  The increasingly popular sport of snowboarding is enjoyed by young and old alike around the world. Where there is snow, there is usually someone attempting to snowboard. While it may not be as easy to master as skiing is for most amateurs, the maneuverability of the sport and the popular image that surrounds it continues […]

• Loveland

  Loveland Ski Area in Arapahoe National Forest, Colorado, is amongst the highest ski areas of the state. Straddling the Continental Divide, Loveland was established in 1937. As it is not a resort-style ski zone, snow sport enthusiasts will find it less expensive with shorter queues. Stretching across 1 365 acres and taking in the two […]

• The Canyons

  The Canyons, located not far from Park City, was opened in 1968, and continues to attract vast numbers to its expansive, snow shrouded landscape. Always improving on what is already amazing, there is no doubt that a vacation at The Canyons is an unforgettable experience. Just how big is The Canyons? 3,500 acres! With that […]