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 ...
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 […]
Hogadon
Hogadon Ski Area, situated on central Wyoming’s Casper Mountain, is well-known for its diverse terrain, reasonable pass rates and uncrowded slopes. Not far from the town of Casper, Hogadon is a lovely ski area, great for a weekend get away. Opened in 1956, Hogadon Ski Area remains a firm favorite amongst locals. Hogadon Ski Area […]
Alyeska
Alyeska Resort in Alaska’s Girdwood, about 50 miles from Anchorage, is situated on Mount Aleyska of the Chugach mountains. The largest ski mountain in Alaska, Alyeska is amongst the top year-round resorts in North America. An abundance of recreation, stunning snowy slopes and the impressive Alyeska Prince Hotel, make this an ideal vacation get away. […]
