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Today’s Climate and What It Means for Winter Sports in 2009-2010
With temperatures leveling off in recent years and a particularly mild summer across the United States here in 2009, it’s fair to say that we can expect a long and cold winter. We don’t need a groundhog to tell us that! But what does this exactly mean for winter sports in the winter, and what [...]
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Finding Your Ski Buddies
Anytime you find yourself delving into a new hobby or truly mastering your craft, you find that some of your “old” friends might not share the same interests as you, and you find that the new hobby ends up separating your friends from your craft. This is a common thing, especially for those who gain [...]
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Four Avalanche Safety Tips
Most of us don’t ski enough or so boldly that we’ll ever get caught in an avalanche. But that doesn’t meant there isn’t a risk inherent when going out skiing on the slopes. There are skiers who continually push the envelope and essentially place themselves at the mercy of mother nature. And it’s not only [...]
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What Are the Risks Involved With Skiing?
When actress Natasha Richardson recently died due to injuries resulting from a skiing accident, it brought more attention to the dangers of skiing. But if you’ve been watching the news for a while, you’re already aware: skiing took the life of Sonny Bono, for example. So if skiing is such a dangerous sport, why do [...]
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Freaky and Fun Ski Jacket Ideas
If you find yourself to be a slope junkie, chances are you’re always looking to mix things up. Skiing in itself is an adventure, finding challenges that enhance your skills and scale up your “woo!” factor. But there are always different ways to find new ways of hitting the slopes, and sometimes they’re as close [...]
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How to Avoid Skiing Knee Injuries
Skiing is one of the most fun, exhilarating, and active sports there is. The constant twisting and turning, stopping, starting, and cruising downhill can be a thrill, but it can also lead to some nasty injuries on the lower joints. In particular, you’ll have to make sure that you’re ready and prepared so that you [...]
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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 passion for [...]
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A Dummy’s Guide to Snowboarding
For a sport that had just been invented a few decades ago, snowboarding has gained popularity at an astonishing rate. It has been a Winter Olympic Sport since 1998, and is now arguably the second most popular snow sport after skiing. Snowboarding evolved from the skateboarding culture in the United States. The combination in the [...]
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Do Backcountry Skiers Need Avalanche Beacons?
The short answer? Yes. Backcountry skiing is no joke. People who enjoy backcountry skiing tend to be more adventurous types who can handle the idea that their risk puts them in some amount of danger. There’s really no way to erase the daily risks we take in life, so there’s nothing really inherently wrong with [...]
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Finding the Right Ski Resort
Skiing and snowboarding are awesome fun, but they require a certain environment that can only be found in limited locations. Usually you will have a two of three choices of ski resorts, but how can you find the one that’s right for you? Are you looking solely based on its location, or are you looking [...]
