Archive for the ‘ski tips’ Category
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Four Tips for Better Hydration While Skiing
When you’re outside in the heat and you can’t help but see the sweat beading down your skin, you know you need to stay hydrated. But when you’re skiing in colder weather, sometimes more concerned about remaining warm rather than staying hydrated, it can be easier to ignore your body’s need for water. Well, it’s [...]
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Beginner Tips for Water Skiing
Like most seasonal sports, Water Skiing is a summer sport many people participate in during the warmer months. For those new to this exciting sport, there are some fundamental tips for ensuring the novice has a fun and safe experience. This is a sport in which a person uses tow ropes, stands on one or [...]
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Why is Staying so Dry Important for Winter Sports?
On one hand, the question that the title of this article poses seems like a bit of a self-answer-er. Dryness is crucial during winter sports, is it not? Well, yes, but how many of us not only understand this lesson, but put it into practice when we actually venture into the outdoors? Too often, people [...]
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5 Tips to Take Your Child Skiing
While skiing is one of the most enjoyable experiences there is, it can also be fairly dangerous. So what do you do when you go to the ski resort with your family and you have a child? Well, you have more options than you think as there are plenty of things to do at a [...]
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Your Ski Trip Checklist
So you’ve decided to embrace the cooler temperatures of winter and head out on a skiing trip. Congratulations! It should make for a cool time. If you’ve never gone skiing before, however, you’re probably already starting to feel a little bit apprehensive about the whole thing. What kind of equipment will you need to bring? [...]
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Five Reasons to Always Wear a Helmet
As a recent tragedy with actress Natasha Richardson made clear, skiing is not always a safe sport. Even if you think you’re being safe, there can be unforeseen circumstances that raise the danger level too high. While no one should worry to the point of ruining their fun, making sure that you are safe while [...]
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What Is Alpine Skiing (And How Do I Do It?)
What do you imagine when you hear the phrase “Alpine skiing?” Do you see flashes of the French and Swiss Alps, with professional skiers nearly falling down the slopes of mountains at near-suicidal angles? Well, you’re not too far off (though you might be thinking a little too dangerously about it), as Alpine skiing – [...]
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How to Plan a Christmas Ski Trip
Christmas is rolling around, and for many people, that means snow is on the agenda. If you’re a skier, then this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. But what if you want to plan a skiing trip around Christmastime for the entire family? They can be great fun – if you can pull it [...]
