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  • How to Know When You Have a Bad Skiing Instructor

    Sunday, January 8th, 2012

    For many skiing novices, the decision to let a ski instructor help you out with your technique is a no-brainer. It’s always good to have someone evaluate your talent and hone your skill so that you’re better prepared to handle the slopes. But that doesn’t mean every skiing instructor will be ideal for you, or [...]

  • Are You a Ski Lover or Hater?

    Friday, December 16th, 2011

    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 passion for [...]

  • How to Begin Snowboarding

    Saturday, November 26th, 2011

    Whether your inspiration was the X Games or just a long time desire, snowboarding is an interesting way to have fun that’s totally different than skiing. It’s debatable that snowboarding is much harder than skiing because of the way you have to hold your legs to balance is not as natural as it is with [...]

  • A Weekend in Aspen: What Makes Skiing So Great?

    Monday, November 21st, 2011

    If you’ve never been skiing in your life – and this applies especially for those of you in a more tropical climate – you might ask yourself why there is such emphasis on skiing, especially with people who seem to have a lot of money. “A weekend in Aspen” doesn’t sound fun to you; instead, [...]

  • How to Become a Snowboarder

    Friday, October 28th, 2011

    Okay, so you’ve played enough snowboarding video games that you could be considered an expert by now, but you’ve never actually hit the slopes.  Sure, it seems easy to press “A” and “X” and stroll your way down an incredibly daunting virtual hill, but now you want to go the extra mile – actually snowboarding!  [...]

  • Your Ski Trip Checklist

    Monday, July 4th, 2011

    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? [...]

  • How to Plan a Christmas Ski Trip

    Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

    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 [...]

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