There are countless beautiful ski destinations in the world. Some of them are unexplored and only a few skiers are able to take advantage of their wonders. But by and large, certain destinations are at the top of the mind of every skier when thinking of skiing. This is because these locales are among the best in the world. Below are the top 3 ski resorts you should visit in your lifetime:
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is, of course, a very popular skiing location for the rich, famous, and talented. It is noted particularly for its four mountains and steep slopes for
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Improve Your Swimming Technique
by Rosanne Lorraine January 20th, 2009 | Water Sports
A lot of potentially good swimmers swim slowly. Usually, they cannot reach their potential because either they are using wrong techniques or something about their actions are wrong. This is a very serious hindrance to becoming a fast swimmer. For a beginner, it is important to learn one step at a time. First, concentrate on the arm movement. Kicking and efficiency are not important at this point. It is only after the arm movement is mastered that lessons should progress to efficiency. Kicking can be tough to learn, so most experts save it for later.
Below are two tips that can
Below are two tips that can
And the Winners Are. . .
by Michele January 20th, 2009 | Contest
The Doubly Good December Contest has ended after an extension due to a tie for the most commented article. Without further ado, prizes were awarded to:
Gumer Liston for most commented article
Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on
Congratulations to both!
Gumer Liston for most commented article
Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on
Congratulations to both!
Hill Running
by Rosanne Lorraine January 13th, 2009 | Running
What is Hill Running?
When you mention hill running to others, the first thing that comes to mind is running uphill. This is not entirely accurate because it can mean downhill running as well. It is important to take note that uphill and downhill running are believed to be equally beneficial. Uphill running can improve strength, stamina, and sprinting is emphasized. Downhill running can be beneficial as well, though it is typically blamed for various types of injuries because of a person’s balance problems.
Downhill running is compared to “over-speed” training. That is, it improves your stride since you are able
When you mention hill running to others, the first thing that comes to mind is running uphill. This is not entirely accurate because it can mean downhill running as well. It is important to take note that uphill and downhill running are believed to be equally beneficial. Uphill running can improve strength, stamina, and sprinting is emphasized. Downhill running can be beneficial as well, though it is typically blamed for various types of injuries because of a person’s balance problems.
Downhill running is compared to “over-speed” training. That is, it improves your stride since you are able
What Food to Pack for Hiking?
by Rosanne Lorraine January 6th, 2009 | Hiking
One of the most essential skills that a hiker needs to learn is packing food. This is because unless the hiker knows how to prepare and pack food properly, he may end up with not enough food or not having any palatable food at all. However, in many cases, the desire to eat a lot battles with the desire to carry a lighter load while hiking. The key to this dilemma is to strike a balance. An experienced hiker usually knows how much food he can bring and what type of food he should bring for the hike. For a
