Skiing is a pastime enjoyed by many people of all ages. It has been around for a long time and actually refers to a group of sports which use skis as equipment for traveling over and through the snow. Now it has even reached Olympic levels with many skiing events like Alpine, Freestyle, Nordic and many other styles. Thus it is done on a competitive level, but it is also a fun form of exercise and hobby for many people around the world. When it...more
Fresher powder doesn't last long, it is almost a fight to find that bit of untouched track for you to leave your mark. Soon it is all gone, the slopes are covered with hundreds of skiers, it was only a few runs of untouched snow and fresh tracks, but it was good whilst it lasted.Courchevel Skiing - My First Day Skiing By: GWA Geoff Alexander About the Author ...more
It shouldn't be a secret to anyone who has ever gone skiing or snowboarding before that wearing proper eyewear is essential. Not only do snow goggles keep the snow and wind out of your eyes, but if you get a pair that have tinted lenses, they will also keep the sun out of your eyes as well. Eyewear for snow related activities come in many different varieties. You can find the typical goggles that most people wear while skiing or snowboarding, which fit comfortably around your eyes, giving you great protection from snow, ice and wind. There are also some snow related eyewear products that look more like a pair of sunglasses you would see an athlete wearing while playing a sport.Snow goggles, you will find, are much softer and a lot more flexible than your typical pair of sunglasses. This is due to needing different materials for different purposes than those that are required for a pair of sunglasses. Soft materials like rubber and Nylon are used since the goggles fit snugly on your face and you don't want something hard pressing down on it. These materials also do not freeze, which is obviously needed for...more
Blue Mountain skiing and Blue Mountain Chalet Rental is an unbeatable combination – Blue Mountain for skiing and Blue Mountain Chalet Rental for your accommodation. Enjoy a day full of skiing and snowboarding then return to your rented chalet for some relaxation and fun with family and friends.Skiing at one of Ontario's largest and premiere ski...more
It just seems as though Cat Skiing and Canada are a perfect match for each other. After all, Canada has always been known as The Great White North and it has come by its reputation honestly!In fact, the Kootenays in beautiful British Columbia, Canada is one of the most sought after and popular regions in North America, offering cat...more
Standing around the peak of a mogul area without any plan what to do can end up miserable, these mounds of snow leave perhaps expert skiers snowplowing like a inexperienced if they do not know how to deal with them in the right way. ?f you wish to do...more
Standing around the top of a mogul area without having any plan what to do can finish up miserable, and the piles of snow leave possibly experienced skiers snowplowing such as a amateur as long as they do not know the way to handle them effectively....more
Everyone needs to ski at least once in their lifetime. It"s something that offers so many thrills and so much excitement that you"ll soon be hooked, but whether you"re off on your first ski holiday or your twentieth you"re going to need the right...more
Stowe, Vermont is one of my favorite ski destinations! It's located in northern Vermont just 45 minutes east of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, and easy to get to via air, car, or train. This quintessential small New England town is replete with...more
Lake Louise strikes you for two reasons: the absolutely stunning scenery that surrounds it, and its huge size. Lake Louise is located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in Canada's first National Park. It has more than 4200 skiable acres (1700...more
Skiing is an activity that many enjoy, and many go on vacation specifically to ski. International destinations are located on all corners of the globe, meaning so many different places exist for you to ski and explore. However, international...more