Archive for July, 2010
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3 Ski Vacation Ideas (That Don’t Include Aspen)
For many people, the idea of skiing is typically associated with some kind of cultural reference to the Rocky mountains, or to a city like Aspen itself, renowned for its ski hills and resorts. But does skiing really have to be limited to one comprehensive location, or is there more going on in this [...]
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What Is Backcountry Skiing?
Okay, so you’ve heard of skiing. You’ve even heard of cross-country skiing. But backcountry skiing?
As it turns out, the term isn’t very complicated. You see, backcountry skiing simply refers to a less-regulated form of skiing in which people go out into more wild areas and ski in unmarked areas. In essence, [...] -
Why You Should Always Wear a Skiing Helmet on the Slopes
There’s a reason many people love to echo a popular sentiment, “safety first.” It’s because safety should come first! Even if you don’t think that you’ll run into any trouble, you should feel better on the ski hills knowing that you’re well-protected and that you’ve done what you can to minimize risk. [...]
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How Many Types of Skiing are There?
Snow Skiing originated over 5000 years ago in the Nordic regions of the planet. Initially invented as a method of transportation over the arctic snows, it evolved over the centuries through technological advancements and innovations in equipment. Currently, there are many skiing categories, and imagination is the only limitation of what creative skiers may invent [...]
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How to Fix Your Skiing Form
At some point during your introduction to skiing, you notice that your muscles adapt, your core gets stronger, and you no longer get sore after a good long day of skiing. But if you continue to have pains or soreness in areas that might not even include your muscles, you might want to think [...]
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Are You a Ski Lover or Hater?
Skiing is sometimes known as a “love it or hate it” sport – while some people love the idea of briskly sweeping down the slopes, others find the equipment awkward and the movements difficult. So which is it? And what kind of skier are you – the person who can really develop a [...]
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The Top Three Skiing Items You Want, Not Need
Many people get into skiing initially just to enjoy all of the cool gear involved, and who can deny it: if you’re a winter sports buff, skiing is one of the best sports you can find. The goggles, the poles, the huge boots, the skis themselves: heck, skiing can be a really [...]
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Getting Ready to Become a Skier
If you’re just taking up skiing, or if you’ve just dabbled it a few times in the past, you’re probably still aware of some of the equipment involved. Ski boots, ski poles, and skis themselves: who knows how to actually go out and buy the right ones?
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Stay Safe While Skiing
Some people believe there is no thrill quite like the one that they get when they are strapping those skis to their feet, holding a pair of ski poles and preparing to head down a steep slope. For these people this is not a vacation, these are thrill seekers that love action packed adventure. Even [...]
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Learn the Four Distinct Ski Terrains
You already know by now that intermediate and advanced skiing isn’t always about form and technique, but about attitude and preparation. As you learn to ski and gain your “skier’s legs,” you’ll start finding that the challenge isn’t the skiing anymore; it’s finding a new challenge! But with an outdoor sport like skiing, [...]
