Saturday, May 30th, 2009 •
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By Victor Epand
I took skiing lessons for six years, from the age of eleven until I was seventeen. During that time, some of my instructors were more memorable than others, but the one I will never forget was Stephan. The man was about 6′4″ with shoulders so broad they were appeared to stick straight out from his neck. When he skied, his skis were so close together that his body formed a perfect triangle. Needless to say, he was a very skilled athlete and an excellent teacher, but one of his methods for teaching (or torturing) his advanced students was to force us to ski down the hill on one ski WITHOUT poles.
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Tags: Act, Amateur, Apex, Cosmetic Case, cross-country skiing, Direction, downhill skiing, Exercise, Olympics, Plants, Shoulders, Six Years, Ski Gear, Ski Poles, Skier, Skiers, Skilled Athlete, Skis, Triangle, Upshot Leave a Comment
Monday, May 25th, 2009 •
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By Sarah Saunders
Thanks to the state of the pound against the Euro, what was an expensive hobby has now become out of reach for many individuals and families. When skiing or snowboarding, it’s not just your accommodation and flights you have to consider; there’s lift pass, equipment hire, lunch on the mountain, lessons… add all that up and it comes to almost the same price as the accommodation!
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Category: Interesting facts, Ski resorts and regions, Skiing Tips
Tags: Accommodation Accommodation, Chalet Holiday, Courchevel, Hypermarket, La Tania, Little Sister, Mountain Restaurants, Nassfeld, Packed Lunch, Peak Weeks, Pizza Restaurants, Portes, Portes Du Soleil, Ski Accommodation, ski resort, Sky Rocket, St Anton, Three Valleys, Val Thorens, Verbier, Zermatt Leave a Comment
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 •
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By Edward Ockelton
If you know a bit about the world of skiing, you might well think that the largest ski area in the world is the Three Valleys. You might also think that only glacier resorts such as Tignes are able to offer "snow sure" skiing. In both cases you would be wrong!
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Category: Ski resorts and regions
Tags: Amount Of Snow, Average Snowfall, Avoriaz, Beautiful Place, Beautiful Views, Chairlifts, Course Purpose, French Alps, High Altitude, Low Altitude, Portes Du Soleil, Ski Area, Ski Domain, Ski Slopes, Snow Conditions, Spectacular North, Style Resort, Sunny South, Swiss Alps, Three Valleys One Comment
Monday, May 18th, 2009 •
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By Henry Ashworth
Located in west-central Colorado, Aspen can only be reached by traveling Highway 82 during most of the year. Otherwise, the best route during the warmest months is along Independence Pass, which offers breathtaking views all along the route.
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Category: Ski resorts and regions
Tags: Aspen Area, Aspen Colorado, Aspen Visitors, Central Colorado, Chilly Waters, Colorado Aspen, downhill skiing, Ghost Towns, Incomparable Views, Independence Pass, Mountain Goats, Natural Scenery, Nearby River, ski holidays, Skiing Resorts, Snow Camping, Snowboarding Opportunities, Spectacular Scenery, Trout Anglers, White River National Forest Leave a Comment
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 •
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By Tony B
When you hit the mountain on your first skiing or snowboarding trip there are a lot of things on your mind. Are you going to embarrass yourself out there? Will you learn quickly enough? Most of all, you’re likely excited over how much fun you’re about to have. However, it’s important to keep in mind that skiing and snowboarding are sports filled with equipment, starkly colder weather, and the spending of money. So, on your first trip up the mountain, be sure to have the right equipment with you to ensure you are ready.
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Category: Skiing Techniques, Skiing Tips
Tags: Classmates, Clothes, Cotton Sweater, Energy Bars, Energy Mix, First Trip, Hydration, Last Minute, Long Johns, Lot, Money, Ski Weekend, Skiing And Snowboarding, Slopes, Sports, Sw, Swapping, Time Of Your Life, Tony B, Weather Leave a Comment
