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January 19th, 2009 — California, News, Snow, Snowboarding
With the New Year, we see a new January packed with many events for the snowboarder to prepare for and the fan to keep watch over. Included in the events is the eighth annual FIS snowboard world championships, held in Sungwoo, Gangwon Province from the 17th to the 24th. Also happening in January is the [...]
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Snowboarding 101 - Learning to Skate Mastering the concept of skating from point A to point B is a really useful skill that you can learn when it has to do to snowboarding. You are going to have to know how to skate whenever it comes to making transfers mid-mountain from one lift to another, or...... -
Tips for Snowboarding pt 5 5 - Now you are going to want to consider what type of board you are interested in riding. There are essentially three different types of snowboards that you can choose from, which are all mountain snowboards or free ride snowboards, freestyle boards or technical riding snowboards or racing boards,...... -
2009 Snowboard Reviews The Burton Jussi Snowboard for 2009 The Burton Team Rider and pro snowboarder Jussi designed the 2009 Burton Jussi Snowboard. When Jussi was allowed to create a snowboard for Burton, he decided to create something that is exactly like what he enjoys riding. He is a rider that loves to...... - Bristol Mountain Resort, Canandaigua, NY Bristol Mountain Resort is located in Canandaigua, NY, US Phone - (585) 374 6000 View Larger Map Website: http://www.bristolmountain.com/ About the Resort - The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort offers one of the tallest vertical drops out of every ski area in the Adirondack and Catskill areas as well as the......
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Snowboarding 101 - Carrying the Snowboard Another one of the most important things that you can learn how to do when it comes to perfecting the art of snowboarding is to know how to carry your snowboard, and there are several different methods that you can use to carry your snowboard when you are going from......
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January 16th, 2009 — News, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding
Recently, a new controversy has erupted as to how “green” the sport of skiing really is. A group in France called skiers the “cancer of the slopes” and many have stated that the although skiers love the great outdoors, they may be the ones responsible for its demise. While this statement is certainly reactionary, experts [...]
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Skiing Lexicon pt 5 Here is a skiing and snowboarding lexicon of terms that will help prepare you for the upcoming skiing and snowboarding season. Shaped Skis - These are relatively new and fairly improved skis that are characterized as having some type of an hourglass shape, and they are supposedly designed with the...... -
Finding the Snow for Skiing in the Spring When it comes to skiing in the spring, we need to be able to find the snow, no matter what the costs are. Before we head out to the slopes to participate in spring skiing, we are going to have to find the snow. A quick check at certain websites...... -
Denver Ski Resorts Are you looking for a top notch ski resort in the Denver area? Keep reading for information on some of the best skiing that the Denver area has to offer. If you are looking for one of the closest area ski resorts to the city of Denver, then one of...... -
Snow Valley Ski Area, Running Springs, CA Snow Valley Ski Area is located in: Running Springs, CA Phone: (909) 867-2751 Website: http://www.snow-valley.com/index_english.html About the Resort: Snow Valley Ski Area is a great place for beginning skiers and there are few resorts that really cater to this market as well as they have. If you are considering vacationing...... -
Bigrock Resort, Mars Hill, ME Bigrock Resort is located in Mars Hill, ME US Phone - (207) 425 6711 / 1-866 529 2695 Website - http://www.bigrockmaine.com/ About the Resort - The Big Rock Ski Resort is known for providing glade skiing, and terrain suited for all levels of ability and age levels. The Big Rock......
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January 11th, 2009 — California, Colorado, News, Skiing, Snowboarding, Vermont
January eighth will be the second part of the Alli Winter Dew tour, held on Mount Snow, VT. This peak was the home to the rival competition ESPN Winter X Games in 2000 and 2001, which has since moved to Aspen. For the athletes who are competing, they must be experiencing some kind of déjà [...]
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Snowboarding Glossary Continued Sad Plant - This is a term that is used to describe any type of hand plant where the rider is boning the front leg for the purpose of style. Sandwich Construction - This is a term that is used to describe layers of materials that are layered on top...... -
Waxing a Snowboard pt 2 If you want your P-tex to maintain its clear color while you aer heating it, then you need to take care to keep the torch close, but not close enough to allow for the P-tex material to catch on fire. Filled the damaged areas on your snowboard in using the...... -
Tips for Safe Skiing and Snowsports If you want to spend the winter season skiing, practicing some tips and tricks for safe snow sports is a good idea. Good preparation, afterall, tends to pay dividends. If you are interested in skiing or snowboarding then it is absolutely vital that you learn some basic tips for safety...... -
Tips for Skiing in the Spring During the spring skiing season, every skier is going to need to take a few extra steps and precautions in order to make sure that they have a ski trip that is not only pleasant, but also safe as well. You are going to need to consider that you are...... -
Ski Resorts in France Are you looking to experience the best of the best when it comes to ski resorts? If so, you should definitely check out what ski resorts in France have to offer. The most famous of all ski venues that you are going to find in the French Alps is a......
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December 30th, 2008 — News, Snow, Snowboarding
A new change in the rules has snowboarding coaches excited for the 2009 racing season. In previous years, the men’s and women’s competitions would be counted equally in qualification into the Michigan state championship. Now, each gender will be considered separately when qualifying. This will allow schools whom may have a stronger team in one [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - US Ski Team Member Profile of David Babic David Babic in a current member of the US Ski Team that is quickly rising in popularity. He was born in Berlin, VT and currently resides in Washington, VT. He has been on the team for four years, and this 29 year old athlete is definitely a rising star youâll......
- Athlete Profile of Bode Miller Date of Birth: October 12, 1977 Where Was He Born: Bretton Woods, NH Interesting Youth Highlights: Bodeâs parents took a novel approach to raising him and for many years they lived in a cabin without running water or electricity. He did not attend regular school until after his parents divorced.......
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Athlete Profile: Dan Wakeham The first male Olympic competitor on snowboard in Britain, Dan Wakeham has announced that he will be retiring from the world cup circuit. He has recently announced that following seven years with the British snowboarding team, he will be retiring from World Cup level competition. Dan Wakeham is only 27...... - Skier Profile for Lindsey Vonn Lindsey Vonn was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on 10/18/1984. Her hometown, however, is Vail Colorado which is where she got her start in skiing. She has been skiing for a total of nine years, and has claimed titles both as a junior and upon reaching adulthood as well. Lindsey......
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Sierra Summit Mountain Resort, Lakeshore, CA Sierra Summit Mountain Resort is located in: Lakeshore, CA Phone: (559) 233-2500 Website: http://www.sierrasummit.com/ About the Resort: This great resort is tucked away into the Sierra National Forest. Extremely friendly towards beginners, but also well suited to professionals, this is one of the nicest ski resorts weâve ever come across......
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December 16th, 2008 — News
Okay guys, it’s official: The ski season is upon us. Ski resorts all over the continent are looking for ways to boost their appeal by coming up with a bumper crop of brand new terrain and lifts along with other rides and attractions. For your skiing and sliding pleasure, here are a some of the [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - Bristol Mountain Resort, Canandaigua, NY Bristol Mountain Resort is located in Canandaigua, NY, US Phone - (585) 374 6000 View Larger Map Website: http://www.bristolmountain.com/ About the Resort - The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort offers one of the tallest vertical drops out of every ski area in the Adirondack and Catskill areas as well as the......
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Resort Profile Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs, CO Sunlight Mountain Resort is located in: Glenwood Springs, CO Phone: (970) 945-7491 / (800) 445-7931 Website: http://www.sunlightmtn.com/ About the Resort: The resort is named after a coal-mining town that disappeared in the 1900's. This luxury resort offers a truly authentic western atmosphere and hospitality, whose small town roots leave the...... -
Australia Alpine Skiing When you think about skiing, the last place you would think about would be Australia. Those who do look into this incredible country for skiing are in for a surprise, as Australia features plenty of amazing ski resorts. If you are looking for alpine skiing you are going to find...... - Tahoe Donner Ski Resort, Truckee, CA Tahoe Donner Ski Resort is located in: Truckee, CA Phone: (530) 587-9444 Website: skitahoedonner.com About the Resort: This is a great little resort that is a bit tucked away off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. Very friendly for beginners and children, there is a fun snow play......
- Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa, Findley Lake, NY Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa is located in Findley Lake, NY US Phone - (716) 355 4141 View Larger Map About the Resort - The Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa is nestled in Southwestern New York, offering a stunning 105 acres worth of terrain that can be skied and snowboarded......
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December 8th, 2008 — California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, News, Pennslyvania, Skiing, Snowboarding
The economy may be feeling quite a downhill slide right now, but this has prompted many ski resorts across the country to offer excellent deals and other incentives to keep the economy going and give families the holidays and vacation getaways that they deserve during these economically and financially trying times. The Vail Resorts, which [...]
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Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, Pinecrest, CA Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is located in: Pinecrest, CA Phone: (209) 965-3474 Website: http://www.dodgeridge.com/ About the Resort: Dodge Ridge Ski Resort first opened its doors in 1951 and became an instant favorite with locals and with travelers. This nice resort goes all out to make you feel at home...... -
Brian Head, Brian Head, UT Brian Head is located in: Brian Head, UT Phone: (435) 677-2035 Website: http://www.brianhead.com/ About the Resort: One of the most famous resorts in Utah and with good reason - it simply has a lot to offer guests. From five star accommodations to year round activities, Brian Head has made quite...... -
Homewood Ski Area, Homewood, CA Homewood Ski Area is located in: Homewood, CA Phone: (530) 525-2992 Website: http://www.skihomewood.com/ About the Resort: This is an ideal place for families and for those that are interested in skiing, but are looking for a beginner friendly environment. Homewood has been ranked in the highest ski resorts in the...... -
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village, NV Diamond Peak Ski Resort is located in: Incline Village, NV Phone: (775) 832-1177 Website: http://www.diamondpeak.com/ About the Resort: Located just over the border from California in Incline Village, the Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a world-class facility that offers non-stop fun for skiers and snowboarders. They have gone to great...... -
Top Places to Cross Country Ski in Utah Skiing really isn't about steep, about speed or about quad. All you need is some flat and open space if you have the right equipment and want to enjoy yourself. Still, there are plenty of unique developed areas in Utah that are designed to cater to skaters and cross country......
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November 11th, 2008 — Lessons, News, Snow, Snowboarding
First time or beginner level snowboarders and skiers who are visiting the Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont in the early end of the season have been invited to take part in a completely complimentary program for learning how to ski or learning how to snowboard at no cost at all. This is a unique offer [...]
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Mt Southington, Plantsville, CT Mt Southington is located in - Plantsville, CT Phone - (860) 628 0954 / (800) 982 6828 Website- http://www.mountsouthington.com/ About the Resort - The Mount Southington resort, which is open all day and night, provides trails for skiers and snowboarders of all age levels and experience levels as well. There...... -
Mountain High Ski Resort, Wrightwood, CA Mountain High Ski Resort is located in: Wrightwood, CA Phone: (888) 754-7878 About the Resort: This is actually three resorts all bundled into one, offering a massive amount of space and plenty of chances for fun. This is considered to be one of the premier ski resorts in Southern California....... -
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, West Cornwall, CT Mohawk Mountain Ski Area is located in - West Cornwall, CT Phone - (860) 672 6100 / (800) 895 5222 Website - http://www.mohawkmtn.com/CMX/index.php About the Resort - This year at the Mohawk mountain resort is going to mark the 60th anniversary of the slope, and as a result the Mohawk...... -
Ski Sundown Resort, New Hartford, CT Ski Sundown Resort is located in - New Hartford, CT Phone - (860) 379 7669 Website - http://www.skisundown.com/ About the Resort - This skiing season will mark the 40th anniversary of the Ski Sundown resort, which originally opened all the way back in 1969. By 1984, the resort achieved 100%...... -
Choosing Ski Instruction If you are new to the idea of skiing, but planning to visit a resort and want to hit the slopes for the first time, it is important that you take the time to consider ski or snowboarding instruction. Most large scale skiing resorts offer some form of instruction, which......
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