Skiing's 'Wild West' takes off
Mar-26-2007
Imagine skiing on untouched snow where chairlifts, queues and other skiers don't exist.
Spring Skiing Discounts
Mar-26-2007
If you want to get the most out of the ski season, check out spring skiing deals and discounts at your favorite resort or vacation spot. The ski areas...
Skiing
Mar-27-2007
I had three very romantic ski vacations with the one I've referred to as my sexual soul mate. I got this advertisement for spring skiing specials and my thoughts went to these most wondrous events of
Night Skiing
Mar-26-2007
When the sun goes down, many ski resorts bank back the lodge fireplace and send everyone home until the lifts start again in the morning. However, at an ever...
Ski the tube
Mar-28-2007
Know my bro will love this, so here you go. Skiing the London Underground nice pre olympic warm up. We obviously just need some more urban versions of our favorite sports. Suggestions please.
From Glass to Powder - Cross Training in the Winter
Mar-26-2007
Just because the air and water turn cold in the winter does not mean you have to stop your waterskiing or wakeboarding training. Many boat-towed sports enthusiasts hit the ski...
North Conway finding counterfeit money
Mar-25-2007
Police in are investigating a rash of counterfeit cash reports. Most of the fake money was 20-dollar bills that showed up at stores and a ski resort last week.
Making room for workers in Minturn
Mar-30-2007
David Clapp hopes that the private ski resort south of town, if it's built, provides adequate housing for its employees - so does .
The Ski Journal ? New Kid On The Coffee Table
Mar-26-2007
The Ski Journal is anything but just a new magazine about skiing. Publisher Jeff Galbraith is putting out a quarterly publication that he says will "Examine all aspects of...
The Canyons - Where the Skiing Goes On and On
Mar-26-2007
As I approached Park City on the drive up from Salt Lake City Airport I thought it a little ironic that the first resort I passed, The Canyons, would be...
A Day at Deer Valley
Mar-26-2007
Now that I got past meeting Stein Eriksen and telling him about the vintage poster that I received last Christmas, I will tell you about the real joys of skiing...
You've probably already seen it, but
Mar-28-2007
A guy skiing down the escalator at ...
Why was there no Youtube when we were towing each other behind the car on a bun tray?
Intrawest adds another ski resort: Steamboat
Mar-22-2007
Intrawest, the company that once planned to build a $500 million beachfront resort south of Packery Channel, has acquired the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Former Miner takes second
Mar-23-2007
Here's a look at how some athletes with local ties fared recently at the college level: SKIING Zach Violett ; XC Oregon - Violett finished second Jan.
Promotional Model
Mar-16-2007
Looking for promotional models who can snowboard to represent a new up and coming snowboard company based out of San Diego.
Model must have great smile, social skills, killer body and love to snowboard.
Event in Big Bear California on March 31st from 8:00am to 4:00pm + travel time. Travel(from San Diego included), sweatshirt and snowboard provided. Model must have snowboard boots, strap bindings, pants, etc.
Please email pictures and snowboarding history. Pictures of yourself snowboa...
Are Japan?s Ski Resorts About to Court the American Skier?
Mar-16-2007
The fact that Japan?s 620 ski resorts draw more foreign visitors than native skiers is seen as an affirmation of the quality of the resorts in Japan. Located on...
Music, Events Sunshine, Soft Snow Highlight 'King of Spring' Ski and Snowboard Season at Killington Resort
Mar-16-2007
Soft snow, sunshine, exciting events, live music and the famous Bear Mountain deck are the crown jewels of Killington Resort's "King of Spring" celebration, kicking off on St. Patrick's Day and followed by the return of the Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships at the largest ski and snowboard resort in the East. [PRWEB Mar 13, 2007]
Top Waterskiing and Wakeboarding Magazines
Mar-16-2007
Magazines are great for when you want to sit down and unwind. And for boat-towed sports lovers, waterskiing and wakeboarding magazines can help you not only improve your skills with...
Simon Dumont Takes World Superpipe Skiing Championships
Mar-16-2007
As I mentioned before I wasn?t able to hang around and catch the fifth annual World Superpipe Skiing Championships, which took place Sunday, March 11 at Park City Mountain Resort,...
Skiing: Heading toward a romantic meeting on final podium
Mar-16-2007
An Austrian couple is leading the men's and women's title standings in the final stretch of the Alpine skiing World Cup's 40th season.
More Utah Skiing Competition
Mar-16-2007
Although I missed the competition at Park City Mountain Resort, I did get to see some of the qualifying rounds for the 10th Annual Subaru U.S. Freeskiing Nationals at...
Snowboarder dies in Alps
Mar-15-2007
A BRITISH snowboarder was killed after falling into a crevasse during a high-altitude "heli-ski" in the Alps, police said last night.
First Ski Lesson
Mar-16-2007
First Ski Lesson, originally uploaded by timbu. I took Elise cross country skiing for the first time the Saturday after our recent snowstorm. She did really well. It brought back memories of my first skiing expedition in fifth or...
Travel Alberta Grabs Big Air With Bust-A-Crater Online Snowboarding Game on skialbertalive.com
Mar-16-2007
Online Snowboarding game launches on SkiAlbertaLive.com with opportunities to Win Great Prizes and experience the Canadian Rockies. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2007)
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How to Put on a Wetsuit
Mar-16-2007
Your waterskiing or wakeboarding season can be extended by months after the cold water arrives if you wear a wetsuit. Improperly putting on a wetsuit may cause you to break...
UK Release Round-up: Brrr, it's Cold in Here
Mar-15-2007
When pirates attack. Snowboarders, that is. With golf clubs. And those funny wigs they wear in court.
Skiing Park City
Mar-16-2007
We flew into Salt Lake city mid-afternoon yesterday. There were great views out of both sides of the plane as we descended into the Salt Lake area. The first...
What makes Valfrejus such an attractive ski investment? Posted By : Andrew1
Mar-13-2007
Valfrejus forms part of the "Croix du Sud" ski area. This huge ski network comprises of five main ski resorts: Valloire, Valmeinier, Orelle, Bardonecchia and Valfrejus.
GMUG trying to sell Grand Mesa plot
Mar-15-2007
The Grand Mesa National Forest wants to sell an administrative site on Colorado Highway 65 near Powderhorn Ski Resort.
Wildlife official says Ginn project c...
Mar-14-2007
The Ginn Development Co. could build a private ski resort south of Minturn with little harm to wildlife, a state wildlife official said Wednesday night.
Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum
Mar-16-2007
Take a stroll through the history of waterskiing at the Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum in Polk City, Florida. You'll see memorabilia such as vintage water skis and...
Vandalism At Powder Ridge
Mar-14-2007
State police are investigating an incident of vandalism Monday at the Powder Ridge Ski Resort that caused more than $2,000 in damage.
Avalanche Awareness Programs Are Popular This Winter
Mar-16-2007
Skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding in the backcountry are very popular this winter.
As the snowstorms sweep through the mountains from the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades on the West Coast...
Waterskiing Hand Signals
Mar-16-2007
Prevent confusion and communicate effectively with your skiers on the water by using these hand signals....
A welcoming outpost of affordable skiing
Mar-16-2007
Peter Hardy is impressed by the nearest and the most unusual of North America's ski destinations, the island of Newfoundland.
Obelisk International Announces its Latest Investment Opportunity: Alpine Lodge in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Mar-16-2007
Obelisk International launches Alpine Lodge: a four-star ski and golf apartment resort in Bulgaria's most popular ski resort, Bansko. [PRWEB Mar 10, 2007]
Boating with a Dog
Mar-16-2007
Is your dog considered a first mate on your boat? It's often fun to take your friendly canine with you when you go wakeboarding or waterskiing, but dangers can...
Spring Forward With Power Skiing at Hotel Jerome
Mar-16-2007
Hotel Jerome offers the Spring Ski package including hotel accommodations and ski lift tickets starting at rates as low as $395 per night. [PRWEB Mar 12, 2007]
How to Buy a Tow Rope for Waterskiing
Mar-16-2007
Don't make the mistake in thinking any tow rope will work for all boat-towed sports. If you want to advance in your slalom skills you'll want a tow rope made...
Rainier football standout Billy Zimmerman inks with Eastern Oregon University
Mar-13-2007
Billy Zimmerman considers himself an outdoorsman, with hunting, fishing and snowboarding high on his list of fresh-air activities.
2007 J.D. Power Best Waterskiing/Wakeboarding Boat Ratings
Mar-16-2007
Annually, J.D. Power and Associates, a leading global marketing information service, releases its rankings for boats based on surveys completed by boat owners. The 2007 reports are based on...
Dry winter, warm weather not affecting freeskiing championships
Mar-16-2007
Although the Winter X Games and Vans Cup at Tahoe garner most of the attention, one of the most intense competitions of the winter is held each year at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
Wheee! I'm In Idaho
Mar-16-2007
All the stars aligned and I'm in Idaho for a week. It was warm today, so I'm getting up early for the first hours of skiing -- it might get soggy by mid-day. JG's at her dad's. JG thought about...
SSX Blur Wii Launch Screenshots
Mar-14-2007
A Wii bit of Snowboarding now with a large-ish batch of SSX Blur screenshots. Electronic Art's title for the Nintendo Wii is due in stores in the next...
Avalanche survivor tells how mobile phone lit the way for his rescuers
Mar-16-2007
A snowboarder stranded on a 5,000ft mountain for 13 hours has spoken of his ordeal for the first time.
Youngsters set to hit slopes
Mar-15-2007
A NEW skiing club for youngsters is being launched at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend on Saturday.
Ski death father denies lack of preparation
Mar-16-2007
A father who survived as his son and close friend froze to death during a skiing expedition, has denied being under-equipped.
Briton killed in 'heli-ski' accident
Mar-15-2007
A British snowboarder was killed after falling into a crevasse during a high-altitude "heli-ski" in the Alps, police said last night.
Woman falls to her death at ski resort
Mar-16-2007
A British female snowboarder died in Switzerland yesterday after falling into a crevasse near the ski resort of Zermatt.
Skiing Alta and Snowbird on the Same Day?
Mar-16-2007
Trying to take in Alta and Snowbird, for the first time, and on the same day, sounds like a stretch. Katie and I skied a lot of terrain at each...
It?s Time to Take the Tape to Utah
Mar-16-2007
Ski Utah reports that some Utah ski resorts are boasting current base depths in excess of 100 inches. That?s over 8 feet of snow and March, historically Utah?s month...
How to Use a Chairlift
Mar-16-2007
Most ski resorts have chairlifts to transport skiers up the mountain. If you're just starting out on the ski slopes, here's what you need to know to get on, to...
Meeting Stein Eriksen
Mar-16-2007
During the holiday season, I wrote about how my brother surprised with a poster of my first skiing hero ? Stein Eriksen. That "Stein at Snowmass at Aspen" poster...
Snowboarding
Mar-05-2007
Dave took this photo of me and K on our first trip snowboarding a few years ago. K switched back to downhill skiing and bought me a snowboard as a gift. So for her every ten trips down the hill and back up the lift, I can generally be seen as I am [...]
Random Question
Mar-08-2007
Do 'snowbladers' piss you off? For some reason, they seem to annoy me. I think it's because it's not skiing, nor is it snowboarding; it looks kind of effortless and useless on a powder day.
Photo contest: Official rules
Mar-08-2007
Whether it's skiing, swimming, seeing the Eifell Tower or Buckingham Palace, we want your family winter vacation photos from now through the end of March.
Sunrise over the snowy Catalan Pyrenees
Mar-10-2007
Good skiing this morning.
The ABCs Of Snowboarding Gear
Mar-03-2007
There are basic snowboarding gear that every snowboarder needs for this winter sport and wearing the best apparel would lead to better performance of different snowboarding styles and snowboarding tricks. In most cases, the best way to suit oneself for snowboarding activity is to have the right snowboarding gear and very often. This means dressing in layers because that would allow the snowboarder to adapt to sudden changes in temperature and shed layers that are not required and avoids overhea...
Snowboarding: Going Down A Snowbound Slope Using A Snowboard
Mar-03-2007
When a person uses a narrow board to descend down a snow covered slope this form of board-sport is called snowboarding. Though very like skiing, it is inspired by surfing as well as skateboarding and the sport was developed in the US in the '60s and 70s and reached culmination when it became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. The snowboard was the handiwork of people like Sherman Poppen, Chuck Barfoot, Dimitri Mitrovitch, Tom Sims as well as Jake Burton Carpenter. Burton Snowboards, which is one of...
Snowboarding Travel Bag, the Waterboard
Mar-02-2007
Snowboarding Travel Bag, the Waterboard. sports: snowboarding travel bags Snowboarding Shop in Poole. Stocking the entire Dakine Snoboarding Catalogue, Lib Tech, Head. Snowboards, Bindings, Boots and Accessories. Website features live help and we ship world. . .
The Essential Snowboard Gear
Mar-03-2007
Snowboarding has seen a huge increase in fans in the last few years; people of all age groups and genders seem to enjoy this fun and exciting sport. However, in order to be able to truly enjoy snowboarding safely, you need to have the right gear. Let us run through a quick checklist of the essential snowboard gear. The EssentialsTo protect your head, which is at great risk in case you fall, you need a helmet. There are specially designed snowboarding helmets, which are lightweight but strong eno...
Snowboarding Accessories For Protection As Well As Style
Mar-03-2007
Snowboarding accessories are readily available and one can go to a snowboarding outlet or search online to find the right kind of accessories suitable for individual needs. Snowboarding accessories include thermals, fleece & tops, hats, gloves, socks, sunglasses, goggles, skin care products and protection items. Thermal clothing is essential for snowboarders as they provide insulation against the snow and include icebreakers for men and women that help to keep out the cold, providing warmth and ...
The Final Touch: Snowboarding Goggles
Mar-03-2007
If you are looking for the perfect closer on your snowboard gear, look no further than a great pair of snowboarding goggles. You can put the final touch on your wardrobe on your style quota with a great pair of goggles and wrap up your great look on the hill with the special touch. There is a wide range of snowboarding goggles that you can choose from and you can find any to fit your style because of the variety that is out there. You can pick from a wide variety of snowboard goggles makers that...
The Final Touch: Snowboarding Goggles Posted By : Scott Fromherz
Mar-01-2007
If you are looking for the perfect closer on your snowboard gear, look no further than a great pair of snowboarding goggles.
Snowboarding
Mar-02-2007
Me and Josh snowboarding.
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Deadline approaches for developers of California ski resort
Mar-01-2007
WESTWOOD, Calif. - Developers of what would be California's first new ski resort in more than 25 years are rushing to beat a November deadline to begin construction.
Catchup
Mar-03-2007
I’m behind. Way behind. But the good news is that I just finished up some work in Salt Lake City, Utah and I am now doing some skiing. Beside the bizarro drinking laws, I’m having a great time. Supposedly this is the first good skiing of the year. And it is very good. We got [...]
Deadline approaches for California's first ski resort in 25 years
Mar-01-2007
Developers of what would be California's first new ski resort in more than 25 years are rushing to beat a November deadline to begin construction.
Anderson snowboards to World Cup win
Mar-02-2007
Canadian Jasey-Jay Anderson captured the World Cup snowboard parallel event Sunday in Seoul, South Korea.
Great Skiing in the Sierra
Mar-03-2007
After the recent storms, there's a TON of snow in the Sierra, and weekend weather is looking great for travel, so come on up. Check out these skiing and boarding...
Heavenly Ski Resort gets permission to expand
Mar-01-2007
A plan by Heavenly Ski Resort to improve a ski lift and add new trails and a cross country ski area was approved by Lake Tahoe ...
Utah Skiing - Best Utah Ski Properties and Area Resorts Revealed
Mar-03-2007
Interview with Nancy Seraphin of Wolf Creek Resort on Utah skiing and Utah ski properties in Northern Utah. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2007)
Save on Ski Clothing
Mar-03-2007
Your ski clothing should never have to cost as much as your boots or your skis. Quality ski wear doesn't have to break the bank, and you can find comfortable...
Skiing With Disabilities - Adaptive Ski Programs Make It Happen
Mar-02-2007
Remember when you just started skiing and you could have sworn the trail with the blue square looked like Everest? Remember you gulped once or twice, said if they can...
Sedona Timeshare Resales Presents the Origin of Timeshares
Mar-02-2007
Timesharing was invented in France. Paul Doumier of the Societe des Grands Travaux de Marseille development company created the concept for his firm's Superdevoluy ski resort in the French Alps...
Dad's tragic ski death
Mar-02-2007
THE wife of a man who was killed in a tragic skiing accident raised the alarm after he failed to turn up for lunch with the family.
Radmanovic Fined $500,000 For Injury
Mar-02-2007
The Times said snowboarding isn't explicitly banned in the standard NBA contract but skiing is, and the similarity of the two sports led to the fine....
Lakers fine Radmanovic for lying about injury
Mar-02-2007
The Los Angeles Lakers fined Vladimir Radmanovic $500,000 Thursday for violating his contract by snowboarding, which led to a separated shoulder.
Lakers fine Radmanovic $500,000
Mar-01-2007
The Lakers fined forward Vladimir Radmanovic $500,000 - about 10% of his salary this season - for a contract violation stemming from a snowboarding crash during the NBA All-Star break.
Skiing: Schild crowned again, and boosts overall World Cup bid
Mar-02-2007
TARVISIO, Italy (AFP) - Austrian Marlies Schild continued her superb season when she secured the women's super-combined World Cup crown and boosted her bid for the prestigious overall crown.
Last Call for Winter Fun
Mar-03-2007
Once March arrives, we know that time for winter fun is running out! Check my guide to great New England winter activities: skiing, snowmobiling, skijoring and more! Then make plans...
Groomers mold resorts into winter playgrounds
Mar-03-2007
New technology makes snow grooming more efficient After skiers and snowboarders make their exodus from the mountain every day, a legion of snow cats invade the hills and groom the slopes.
H2Osmosis Sports at Trophy Lakes, Water Ski Training Facility
Mar-02-2007
Located just outside Charleston, South Carolina, H2Osmosis Sports at Trophy Lakes is a great location to fine tune your waterskiing or wakeboarding skills, or to learn a new boat towed...
Cooper makes fairytale return from injury
Mar-02-2007
Jacqui Cooper casts aside more than five years of physical and mental anguish to win a record fourth World Cup aerial skiing event.
New Picture of the Day
Mar-02-2007
It is snowing today. A perfect day to either go skiing, or, my favorite, snuggle up on the couch in front of a fire with a few dogs....
Hakonsen Sets Snowboarding Record
Mar-02-2007
He jumped 9.8 meters on the quarter-pipe, a half-meter higher than the previous world record set by Heiki Sorsas of Finland....
Ski Slope Showdown
Mar-02-2007
Grab your gear and head to the slopes! A bunch of posers have challenged the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to a snowball fight, and you?ll be ...
Farmer Insurance Bill Runs Out of Time in Legislature
Mar-02-2007
By Dawn House, The Salt Lake Tribune Mar. 2--Lawmakers denied farmers the opportunity to buy affordable insurance policies similar to what ski resorts have enjoyed for decades.
Skier from Burien killed in avalanche
Mar-02-2007
ASHFORD -- A skier killed in an avalanche in an out-of-bounds area at the Crystal Mountain ski resort has been identified as a 54-year-old Burien man.
Hitting The Fashion Ski Slopes
Mar-02-2007
?The inspiration for this collection is the European ski resorts,? designer Carolina Herrera says. It?s about wearing layers, and having that sporting look.