By Nina Schnipper
When you take a ski vacation with your kids, do you feel like time flies by? And too much time is wasted when you should be on the slopes? Here are 5 helpful ways to maximize your quality-time and have more time for skiing.
Enroll your children in ski school.
This is a must. The [...]
By Nina Schnipper
When you plan a ski trip for late fall or early winter, your body needs some preparation or else you won’t have the best trip. Here are some tips for getting physically ready and healthy, so you can have a great ski getaway.
Layer.
First and foremost, dress in lots of warm layers of clothing. [...]
By Nina Schnipper
Did you get in shape to ski this winter? As you embrace the snow for skiing, practice these exercises and natural remedies so you feel great and prevent injuries.
24 hours or less ’til slope-time.
If you only have less than one day until you will be swooshing through the white stuff, several warm-up exercises [...]
By Jason StormIt’s no wonder that snowboarding is a sports that’s increasing it’s popularity each year. It’s great fun and very exciting to ride down the hills, feeling the adrenaline pumping in your body while you’re doing all kinds of tricks.
However, before you are able to do ride like a pro, you’ll have to master [...]
By: Andrew Regan
Just because the winter is over, it doesn’t mean the winter sports have to end. Most ski resorts remain open till mid-April, and with longer hours, sunny slopes, plus discounted lift passes and accommodation, spring is an ideal time to head for the slopes for some skiing and snowboarding.
In spring you’ll find the [...]
By Jack Smith
Considered to be one of the best aerobic exercises, cross country skiing is also called Nordic skiing or XC skiing. It involves the simultaneous use of ones arms and legs and making use of skiing equipment like boots, skis and poles.
Cross country skiing, finds its origins in Scandinavia and is over 4000 years [...]
By Ron King
Snow skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the world. Millions of people hit the slopes every year for fresh air and fun, and a large percentage of them are beginners. This is a fun sport, but it is equipment-oriented. Without the proper ski gear it can be frustrating, discouraging, [...]
By Ron King
Due to the great variety of skis available, the beginner can easily become confused as to what equipment to get. Instead of buying a set of ski equipment right away, renting is a good option to consider. Here are some tips to help the beginning skier aong either path.
Renting Ski Equipment
Beginning skiers are [...]
By George Koch
Mica Heli Guides stands alone in the world of powder for two simple but obvious reasons: its terrain (which is massive and private) and its helicopters (which are small and also private). Ski Canada editor Iain and I made a weekend visit to the only heli-operation in the Rockies last April to check [...]
By Ralph Hatchins
British Columbia is a skier’s paradise, and if this is your sport, you should take your next holiday there. It has world class resorts, and gorgeous scenery, making it a perfect vacation destination. Just north of the United States, BC is the place to ski. The season generally lasts from November until April, [...]
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