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Winter Sports Feature Writer: Lisa Auer

For outdoor winter enthusiasts we cover all disciplines of skiing including alpine, Nordic, cross country skiing (also known as backcountry, randonnée or ski touring), ski-mountaineering, off-piste, telemark, heli-skiing and ski-jumping.

Have other techniques in mind for sliding on snow or ice? For beginners to Olympic athletes there are articles on snowboarding, snowtubing, dogsledding, ice skating, snowmobiling, tobogganing, luging, bobsledding, snowshoeing and ice fishing.

Discover what's happening when it comes to ski resorts, ski and snowboard equipment, winter sports events, backcountry adventures, mountain safety, ecology issues, and profiles of winter athletes and personalities.


Feature Writer Articles in Winter Sports

 		Clothing Layers For Winter Sports
Consider merino wool underwear, Soft Shell mid-layers and thin outer Gortex to create a clothing layering system for maximum comfort, performance and temperature control.
Backcountry Snowboarding Equipment
Snowboarders should not miss out on venturing into the back-country on account of their equipment. The best snow boarding set up will depend on the style of riding.
Preparation For a Himalayan Ski Expedition
Fredrik Ericsson plans to climb and ski the world's three highest mountains - Everest, K2 and Kanchenjunga. His preparation starts in the European Alps.
Swedish Extreme Skier Plans Ski Descent of K2
Fredrik Ericsson is in the process of fulfilling his long-held dream, to ski the three highest mountains in the world - Kanchenjunga, K2 and Everest.
Why Skis For Women?
Big name ski manufacturers including K2, Volkl and Salomon have a range of skis for ladies. Are there differences in skis for women or, is it just a marketing ploy?
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Contributing Articles in Winter Sports

 		Maine Ski Deals for 2009-2010 Season
Head to Maine for skiing and riding this winter and take advantage of lift ticket discounts, reduced prices on lodgings packages, and cheap midweek ski deals.
Find the Proper Downhill Ski Boot Fit
A properly fitting ski boot is essential to an enjoyable day on the ski slopes. These six tips will help skiers find a high performance, yet comfortable ski boot fit.
Where to Ice-Skate in Manhattan
In addition to the widely known Rockefeller Center ice rink, skaters have many options for winter fun.
How to Choose the Best Snow Sled, Luge, Toboggan
Snow sleds (or sledges) can be plastic boards, foam mats, inflatable snow tubes, or classic wood and metal antique designs. Here's how to choose the right winter sled.
Skiing and a Thermal Spa in Brides-les-Bains
To ski France's famous Three Valleys, staying in Brides-les-Bains is a cheaper alternative to resorts like Meribel and Courchevel. And its has Le Grand Spa des Alpes.
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