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By: Meghan
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Snow can be the best plaything on Earth. One can have a snow ball fight and make a snow man with it. One can spend a chilly Sunday afternoon sledding down it until it is nothing but muddy mush and the snow clothes need cleaning. One can use it for a home like the Eskimos and polar bears do. One can snow ski on it, either for recreational purposes or for a professional competition. Regardless of what one is skiing for, it is always fun, until someone misses getting off of the chair lift! Watch out for that skier, it is a sign that they are a beginner and will run into you, if you are in their way.
In order to ski, one needs the right equipment. No one should be skiing in shorts and a tank top, but it has been done (and not well). If you are a beginner, you will be falling a lot, and mostly on your rear. Strapping a pillow to it will not help because it will just throw your balance off. So, get some warm, cushioned snow bibs, or a snow outfit, a nice warm jacket, woolen socks, because the electric ones do not really work all that well especially when they get wet, gloves, hat, ski boots, and skis and hit the slopes, preferably the bunny hill.
The bunny hill is the hill where people learn to ski. There will be ski instructors there with classes made up of kids who are in 1st grade to grandparents who have never skied in their lives. This is the best place for a beginner to be because it is a gentle slope with minimal trees and a very slow ski speed. Here, the beginner will be taught to ski by using the “snow plow” technique. This is where the skier begins moving and has their feet in a V shape. When they want to go faster, they move their legs a little closer together. When they want to stop, they push the V out farther. This gets them ready for the next stage of skiing, the green hill.
The green hill is still for beginners, but also for novice skiers. Not too many instructors will take their classes here because skiers are working on getting the techniques of starting and stopping down, taking a chance on how fast they can go, and gaining confidence. There may be a few more trees to line the green hill or runs, but they are not in the way of the skier. They are more of a natural fence than anything else.
The blue runs are for advanced skiers. Novice skiers should not try these runs until they are skiing down the green runs without stopping, falling, or feeling afraid. The blue runs contain steeper slopes which allow the skier to “slice” down the mountain instead of using the “snow plow” technique. There may be moguls which are bumps in the snow that a skier can either ski over or ski around, but these can throw a skier off balance and into the snow, if they are not careful. The moguls here are usually visible, to give the skier time to decide what they want to do to get over the mogul.
The black diamond and double black diamond runs are the hardest runs. They contain moguls, a steep slope, sharp turns, and other obstacles that an expert skier would know how to negotiate. The thing to remember about skiing is to never leave the trail. It could kill you.
By: Ethan D Orman
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Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Jul 28th, 2010.
Yllas in Lapland for me has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth and it just happens to be one of the best for skiers. Unlike many resorts Yllas in Lapland is still relatively uncommercialised and if you are lucky enough to visit in December the slopes are really quiet. Yllas is the largest downhill and cross country ski Centre in Finland. It has the countries greatest vertical run, the most runs and the longest run (3km). Yllas is also home to the largest network of floodlit cross country ski trails and is renowned for its access to 300km of snowmobile tracks.
The ski bus is easily accessed from any location and runs every 10- 15 minutes to and from the ski slopes. As well as the skiing Yllas, Lapland has many, many more things to offer, the food is second to none and there are many places you can sample typicall Finish foods or if you wish you can stick with the good old fashioned burger and chips. If you visit in December the sun will not rise at all and so Lapland is forever shrouded in Darkness which only adds to its magic. By mid January the skiing is going strong and the sun begins to rise, by May the days have grown longer and the skiing is just coming to an end. Summer time is of course a stark contrast, with the arrival of the sun comes the 24 hour light and Yllas Lapland is again transformed.
There is as much to do in the Summer time as there is in the Winter and whether it is activities galore or just peace and quiet you are after Lapland has the appeal of both. The accomodation varies from hotels to Lapland Log cabins set in the heart of Laplands forest and you absolutely can’t mention Lapland without the little mention of Santa. Yllas Lapland is the original home of Santa and if its Santa you want to see you certainly will not be disappointed. Childrens and adults alike will wonder at the sheer beauty and magic of Lapland and it will certainly be a place you will never forget.
By: Tim Warrington
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By: Jeff Q
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Filed under Snow Skiing by on Jul 28th, 2010.
James Bond Theme 1977 by Marvin Hamlisch – which was played ski chase in The Spy Who Loved ME
Voulez-Vous by ABBA – sounds similar to Bond ‘77
Soundtracks from vintage James Bond movies are the best ones to play during a skiing competition.
I wish they would play those songs on the outdoor speakers in ski resorts during the Olympics.
By: jormmt
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James Bond Theme 1977 by Marvin Hamlisch – which was played ski chase in The Spy Who Loved Me
Voulez-Vous by ABBA – sounds similar to Bond ‘77
Soundtracks from vintage James Bond movies are the best ones to play during a skiing competition.
I wish they would play it the outside speakers in ski resorts during the Olympics.
By: jormmt
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Filed under 876 by on Jul 28th, 2010.
Winter time means snow. What comes with snow? If you are a skier, than hitting the slopes as soon as possible will be running through your veins. If you are single or just have a significant other, this does not present to much of a problem. If you have kids, then this could present a problem.
Skiing for two can be expensive. Skiing for two plus a couple of kids can empty your wallet. If your kids are beginners, they will need some lessons and a lot of practice. So what do you do?
You do not need a a few thousand acre ski slope for your kids to use. You might want to consider some operations that are run by families or individuals that are not that big. Learning the basics of snow plowing and turning while going down the mountain does not need to be done on a giant ski resort. If you prefer to go to a big resort, be sure that you pick one that will let kids under a certain age get free lift tickets.
You will also want to inquire about a limited access pass for yourself. If you are going to spend the whole day with your kids on the tiny slope, there is no reason for you to pay the regular fee to have access to the whole mountain and all the slopes that you are not going to use.
Also be sure to check around if any ski lodges or places right near the ski resort area have specials. These specials can save you money if, for instance, they offer all kids under a certain age stay for free. Why pay to lodge them if you do not have to. You might also want to see about renting skis off site from the resort. By doing this you eliminate standing in a long line and wasting part of the day you paid for. Some of the equipment may be in a lot better shape and much newer to.
By: William Rigby
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Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Jul 28th, 2010.
In this installment of our guide to skiing we look at skiing boots…
Spend as much as your budget will allow for a pair of ski boots. They have a bigger bearing on your level of comfort when skiing than any other piece of equipment or clothing and so aren’t the thing to hold back on if you’re on a tight budget.
Having decided on a budget, you’ll then need to find a boot fitter. Avoid leaving it until you arrive at a resort, as you’ll have less boot fitters to choose from and prices will likely be higher, and be prepared to shop around until you find a good one, who: seems genuinely interested in you as a customer; asks what terrain you’ll be skiing and how often; measures both your feet and examines their movement and range of flexibility; gives you several different boots to try on; suggests possible adjustments to improve the fit.
Ask around for recommendations from other skiers you know if you can and be prepared to dedicate some time to getting it right (the process should take more than an hour if done properly). Providing honest details to your fitter goes a long way towards getting you into the right boot. Your fitter needs to know what your proficiency level is, and how often you will be using your boots, as these things are important in order to keep you from purchasing a boot that hurts your ability to learn to ski.
Because boots will generally pack out at about twenty percent over the course of its useful life, you should start off with boots that are a little tighter and firmer on your feet. Your boot is something that will change as your experience changes; because when you have more experience you will be more conscious of response and precision, something that a shorter, tighter boot can accomplish, even though when you’re first starting out, you will likely prefer a more generous, lengthy fit in your boot.
Don’t expect walking around in your new boots to break them in – it really doesn’t affect any positive benefit and won’t give you a clue as to how they’ll feel in skis. In fact, new, well fitted boots tend to give the wearer some pins and needles or numbness if more than ten minutes is spent in them without active skiing.
The only real way to break in your boots is on the slopes, and just like a new pair of shoes, they will require some breaking in, and may be rather uncomfortable until you use them for a few days.
By: Mark Thomas Walters
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Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Jul 28th, 2010.
Colorado is a place known to have beautiful scenery and mountains to ski. Year after year, many are drawn into visiting the area. Some consider the city the best to ski. It has numerous resorts to stay in that provide high class services. You will certainly find value for your money. There are packages for the whole family that come at pocket friendly prices.
Steamboat springs skiing can be done in Colorado. It has various slopes that these can be done. Training is offered concerning this sport. The city has yielded Olympic gold medalists. One is required to put in a lot of time and energy so as to bring out the best in them. There are popular skiing sites that can be used for steamboat springs skiing. Mount Werner that is inside Routt National forest is a famous one.
Its terrain is spread over 3000 acres and it is managed by a certain Ski resort. The area is very famous. People turn up in large numbers during various competitions. The beauty of the environment makes steam boat skiing very exciting. The charming nature will surely make you want to visit the area again. Besides, you can learn a few tips about the sport.
“Champagne powder” is the common name of the snow of the area. This is because it is dry and fluffy. The land on which people ski on is owned by the United states of America government. Information concerning steamboat springs skiing is available in the Internet. All you need to do is use your fingers wisely.
By: Peter Gitundu
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Filed under Recreation And Sports by on Jul 28th, 2010.