Tag: off-piste

• Davos

  Davos is a large town in the southeastern corner of Switzerland, two hours away from Zurich. It was one of the first skiing venues and health spas in the Alps, and even today it offers slopes on a scale that few resorts can better. This original mega resort comprises of two parts, Dorf and Platz […]

• 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 […]

• Argentina

  Argentina offers world-class skiing vacation destinations from June to September. The resorts are located in the Andes in Western Argentina and are easily accessible by a flight from Buenos Aires and then ground transportation to the slopes. The two major downhill skiing resorts are Cerro Catedral near Bariloche and Las Lenas near Mendoza. Cerro Chapelco which is few hours by road from ...

• Cerro Bayo

  A more scenic ski resort would be hard to find. Cerro Bayo in Argentina’s Lakes District is surrounded by forests and has a wonderful view of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Just five miles from the lovely town of Villa de Angostura in the Province of Neuquen, Cerro Bayo Ski Resort is a small ski resort that […]

• Excitement Awaits at Bansko Ski Resort

  Located on the northern slopes of the majestic Pirin Mountain, about 10 kilometers from the picturesque town of Bansko, the Bansko Ski Resort is considered to be one of the best snow skiing ...

• Injury Prevention when Skiing and Boarding

  Snow skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts agree that their favorite sport, although often providing an amazing adrenaline rush, is relatively low risk. Some claim that the risk of injury during ...

• A Ski Adventure in Alagna Valsesia, Italy

  Alagna Velsesia, in Italy, is located at the foot of the Monte Rosa Mountains. Its existence was documented as far back as the 1500s, although it is believed that small settlements of people ...

• Dobrinishte Ski Resort – Hitting the Slopes in Bulgaria

  The picturesque village of Dobrinishte is situated in the heart of the Pirin Mountains in the south eastern part of Razlog valley, about six kilometers south of Bansko, Bulgaria. The ...

• Go Adventure Skiing if You Dare this Winter Vacation!

  Take a ski vacation in untouched snow this winter if you are a good skier! Adventure skiing requires some skill and experience in off-piste skiing but offers an unforgettable thrill. Skiers and ...

• Softer Ski Boots – A New Trend

  There's a new trend in the downhill ski-gear market: Soft Boots. These boots are made with a combination of plastic, cloth and leather materials. They are designed to be warmer, more ...