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Family Skiing Vacation Tips: Keep Your Kids Pleased but Safe in the Snow

staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:36:51 +0000

Snow will always have a magical quality for children, and it’s probably why many children are getting into more trouble during winter. For them, there seems to be endless possibilities to play with snow and this will naturally make it harder for you to keep an eye on your children.

How Different is Skiing from Snowboarding?

staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:36:48 +0000

Very soon, winter will set in and it will be time again to hit the slopes for some winter sports. The two most popular activities people do on during these times are skiing and snowboarding. Those who are looking at these sports from afar might say that they probably are the same thing, and it is just a matter of different equipment. However, while there are many similarities between the two, a whole world of difference sets them apart.

Fast facts about Nordic skiing

staff — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:36:36 +0000

Nordic skiing encompasses three sports featured in the Winter Olympics: cross country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined.

In cross country skiing, skiers go on trails of different lengths and levels of difficulty. It includes the following events:

Is it Better to Buy or Rent Skiing Equipment?

staff — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:33:58 +0000

Skiing is something that may never happen to an individual who resides in a place that doesn’t snow. The person will have to go somewhere to be able to experience the winter wonderland.

Learning to Ski: What you need to do

staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:28:36 +0000

If you’ve never had the chance to learn to ski, but you’d like to start now, here’s what you need to do when choosing ski lessons:

Get ski equipment of reasonable quality and at least two sets of good, warm ski clothing.

Six Dangers of Skiing

staff — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:28:34 +0000

Skiing is much like every other sport, in that it does involves some risk. The same risk that you face everyday when you’re driving is also the same risk you’ll be exposed to when you ski. The majority of accidents that happen on ski trails are usually the result of carelessness and overeagerness.

Aggressive Skiing Tips for People Who Push Themselves

staff — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:28:31 +0000

Skiing is a very enjoyable and exhilarating sport, so much so that people often get caught up in the moment and don’t realize that they are being way too aggressive. Not that there is anything wrong with being aggressive, just don’t go over the top though because your skiing expedition can turn disastrously and no body wants that to happen.

Where to Ski?

staff — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:22:23 +0000

Downhill skiing is becoming more and more popular. Because of the challenges it poses and the amazing stunts done by its players, there is no contesting the notion that the recreational activity has truly become a worldwide sport.

Choosing the Right Skis

staff — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:07:28 +0000

Having the perfect attitude and the required physical condition aren’t enough to make you an expert on skiing. Although those are essential, you’ll still need the help of the right skis and equipment before you can survive all types of slopes and courses.

Training for Downhill Skiing

staff — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:19:06 +0000

One of the most anticipated sports in the Winter Olympics is Alpine Skiing. This type of extreme ski sport is commonly known as downhill skiing, particularly because it involves moving down or descending from snow-capped hills using thin and long skis fastened to each of the athlete’s feet.