Tag: skiers
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...
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 ...
Victory for Elisabeth Goergl
The satisfaction of winning the Super G event this week has been unimaginable after a long journey for Elisabeth Goergl of Austria. Winning her first gold medal was an extremely proud moment for ...
Ski for Health
Snow skiing is not only a sport that the entire family can enjoy while on holiday but it is a sport that promotes health and fitness. While having tons of fun on the white slopes of various ski ...
Westbeach Snowflex Series 2009
The Westbeach Snowflex Series is a popular event, as it tours from Halifax to France, and will be in Scotland on the 22nd of August 2009. This freestyle, dry slope competition brings some of the ...
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is located at the foot of Kenashi-yama (literally Mt No-hair) in the scenic northern part of Nagano Prefecture. It has the most snowfall in the region and is famous as a hot springs and ski resort. Even though it is a Mecca for keen skiers, it has retained its traditional Japanese charm. Onsen […]
Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen ranks among the top ski resorts of the world – for very good reasons. The largest skiing area in Japan, Shiga is a combination of twenty-one ski resorts accessing a common mountain and which share a common ski lift pass. Known for its abundant snow fall, fine powder snow, the latest speedy lift […]
Korea
A winter vacation in Korea can be a lot of fun, as skiing and snowboarding continue to gain popularity all over the country. There are thirteen ski resorts in Korea which constantly upgrade their services and facilities to make it a memorable experience for skiers. Many of the resorts are located just an hour or […]
Blandford Ski
Opened in 1936, Blandford Ski Area already has a long-standing reputation for teaching families to ski. The Springfield Ski Club own and operate the ski area, and they always do their best to ensure that the area is well run and maintained. The ski area caters for both skiers and snowboarders and the terrain and […]
Angel Fire
A large resort with plenty to offer, Angel Fire Resort is one of New Mexico’s ultimate family winter vacation spots. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, the resort offers a variety of winter sports, great accommodation, scrumptious dining and breath taking views. The resort enjoys a summit elevation of an impressive 10 677ft […]
Sipapu Ski Area
New Mexico’s Sipapu Ski Area, opened in 1952, is a lovely intimate family resort beautifully located amidst the Sangre de Christo Mountains beside the Rio Pueblo. Encircled by the splendor of the Carson National Forest and Pecos Wilderness, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort offers abundant adventure in a magnificent setting. An inexpensive vacation, Sipapu is […]
Treble Cone
Advanced skiers seeking new challenges cannot do better than Treble Cone ski resort in New Zealand. Over fifty percent of its runs are advanced and it offers high adventure with its steep runs, tight chutes and dramatic drop-offs, rightfully earning a reputation for being the most challenging ski area in New Zealand. Treble Cone is […]
