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How to Become a Snowboarder
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! [...]
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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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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 [...]
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How to Know When You Have a Bad Skiing Instructor
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 [...]
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A Weekend in Aspen: What Makes Skiing So Great?
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; [...]
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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 [...]
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How to Begin Snowboarding
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 [...]
