Archive for 'Skiing'

Learn to Ski for Free

December 31st, 2008 – 12:05 pm Posted by Bea

Here’s a deal that you may not want to miss out on. Sunapee Mountain in New Hampshire offered something along these lines until December 24th, but now it is Vermont’s turn.
Offered by the Vermont Ski Area’s Association, this deal allows you to take one lesson in skiing or snowboarding, get a pair of rental skis [...]

Backcountry Snowboarding

September 30th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine

What is backcountry snowboarding?
Backcountry snowboarding is completely different from regular snowboarding, and it comes with its own thrills and challenges. This sport is gaining popularity rapidly among outdoor enthusiasts looking for new sports to try. Probably the best thing about backcountry snowboarding is the adrenalin high it brings. It can only be done in the [...]

Skiing 101

September 16th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine
Tagged as: Skiing

Gravity – be careful about gravity, it can take you from the top to bottom in an instant. Knowing how to steer your skis and stop when necessary is the answer to disaster avoidance.
Balance – as you may have observed already, snow is incredibly slippery. It isn’t easy to maintain your balance while skiing down [...]