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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.
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. more...
Preparation For a Himalayan Ski Expedition
In: Skiing
Fredrik Ericsson plans to climb and ski the world's three highest mountains - Everest, K2 and Kanchenjunga. His preparation starts in the European Alps. more...
Swedish Extreme Skier Plans Ski Descent of K2
In: Skiing
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. more...
In: Skiing
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? more...
In: Skiing
Fat skis, parabolic, rocker, twin tips . . . if the number of different models of skis on the market is daunting for buyers, the following article demystifies ski types. more...
Thinking of a Skiing Holiday in the French Alps
In: Skiing
Chamonix is the most famous ski resort in the European Alps. One of the biggest attractions is the Aiguille du Midi. Given the popularity and crowds is Chamonix worth it? more...
Why are There No Olympic Women Ski Jumpers
The International Olympic Committee won't allow international elite athletes to ski jump in the 2010 Vancouver Games because the IOC believes the women aren't ready. more...
Crafting Ice For the 2010 Olympic Luge Track
In: Sledding/Luging
There's more to making ice for the Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton events than simply freezing water. Designing inch-thick ice that can withstand 5 Gs of force is no easy task more...
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Snowshoe for fun and for health this winter
In: Snowshoeing
By: Sue Melus
About Discounted Lake Tahoe Lift Tickets
In: Skiing
By: John Wu
In: Skiing
By: Beren Goguen
How to Ski Dodge Ridge For the First Time
In: Skiing
By: John Wu
The Longest Ski Run in the World
In: Skiing
By: Jane Hodgson
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