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 ...

• South Africa

  Most people think of wildlife, large open grasslands and beautiful beaches when South Africa is mentioned. But South Africa has another side to its multi-faceted beauty – snow skiing. Although skiing opportunities in South Africa are limited, they are certainly not to be missed when holidaying in this magnificent country. Between July and September ski […]

• Park City

  Just 37 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport, you’ll find Utah’s biggest ski resort. The Park City Mountain Resort can be found in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains and it offers an impressive 3 300 acres of great ski trails. With 100 different trails to choose from, a variety of terrain and […]

• 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 […]

• Killington

  More people vacation at Killington than any other ski area in Vermont. The largest resort in the region, it has seven distinct peaks of varying degrees of difficulty. It features 200 trails, 31 lifts including two heated express, 8 passenger gondolas and 87 miles of skiing terrain. Killington Resort offers facilities for all styles of […]

• Bindings

  You skiing vacation success depends on the bindings you select! Bindings and boots are the link between your body and the skis and snow. Good bindings are well-designed, complex pieces of machinery that make a firm connection between the skis and boots and release when the pressure exceeds the setting. They need to be set […]

• Okemo

  Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont, has a reputation for a number of things. Firstly, it has the most extensive snow making capabilities in the state of Vermont. Secondly, it has some of the best parks and pipes available in the country, and thirdly, it has exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. As if these facts […]

• Skis

  A skiing vacation needs a lot of planning not only about where to go but what you need. First time skiers may be confused with the variety of skis available. It may be a good idea to join a ski club and discover the basics of skiing. You could perhaps hire the equipment you need […]