High Tech Snow Tech – 6 Of The Best Ski And Snowboard Gadgets
Nowadays there’s so much more to winter sports than simply wrapping up warm, strapping on your skis or jumping on your snowboard and flinging yourself down a mountainside. Technological innovations have provided a host of ski and snowboard gadgets designed make the time you spend on the slopes easier, more comfortable, safer and more fun. [...]
Great ski descents in Europe
Le Face, Val d’Isere, France The Face was the setting of the mens downhill ski events for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics. The downhill was won by Austrian Patrick Ortlieb. With this history le Face de Bellevarde is a must do run. Running from the top Massif de Bellevarde at 2809 meters winding down the [...]
Beginner’s tips for skiing
Choosing a resort The best resorts for beginners are those that have wide gentle slopes which are easily accessible or that have specific designated areas for beginners. The latter means you won’t have crowds of skiers passing you at breakneck speeds and knocking your confidence while you are trying to learn the ropes. Lessons There [...]
Top 7 Ski Slopes in the United States
The United States is home to some of the best ski slopes in North America. With ski areas ranging from the affordable to the expensive, and modest terrain to vast skiable areas, the top 7 ski slopes offer something for skiers of every skill level and preference. With some of the steepest vertical drops and [...]
5 Top Ski Resorts For Families
Do you need a fresh idea for the next family vacation? Pack up the skis and go get hilltop. Racing, lift-lickers, hot cocoa by the fireplace, and snowball fights; ski resorts are a perfect idea for a family trip. But first things first, we need to sift through all the powder to pick the right [...]