Tag: terrain
Whiteface Mountain Boasts Exceptional Skiing and Boarding
Whiteface Mountain, one of the highest peaks of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State, offers excellent snow sport conditions a mere five hour drive from New York City. Considered to ...
Good Times for All at the 20th Derbe de la Meije
Situated high in the French Alps, La Grave ski area will host the 20th Derby de la Meije from 2 to 4 April 2008. La Grave has a well earned reputation for offering some of the most challenging ...
Challenge of the North Routt Coureur des Bois
In order to make a living in the fur trade, a group of men took it upon themselves to trade without legal permission, and were therefore called Coureur des Bois, meaning “Wood Runners†or ...
Dean Cummings’ Big Mountain Camps
Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah, U.S.A., is situated in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon. A mere 29 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport, ...
Awesome Skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
The powder snow and varied alpine terrain of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, create perfect snow skiing conditions which attracts over 8,000 snowcat and helicopter skiers from around the ...
Try Snowshoeing on Your Next Ski Vacation
Your winter vacation may involve snowshoeing or walking and hiking in the snow. The terrain that you will walk on depends on the vacation destination and your desire for adventure. People on ...
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 ...
Snowskiing: A Winter Vacation in New Zealand During Summer!
Imagine taking a skiing vacation at the height of summer! The seasonal differences between the two hemispheres of our earth, offer this striking contrast for those who relish a vacation with a ...
British Columbia’s Best: Whistler Blackcomb – Snow Skiing
In 2010, the Winter Olympics will be held at Whistler, BC. This won't be the first international event here, however. Each winter, professional athletes from around the world attend Whistler's ...