The crowd watching in Innsbruck, Austria never knew what hit them. Franz Klammer had just scorched the Men’s Downhill course at the 1976 Winter Olympics – and the buzz throughout the venue was incredible. A native son had brought home gold in a run that is still considered one of the most daring in downhill history. Innsbruck, Austria, already known …
Skiing Vacations and their Benefits
When planning a winter vacation for your family you should really think about a fun filled skiing trip. There are tons of different locations in the United States that have at least one ski resort or more. Some of the more popular choices are Utah, Colorado, California, and Vermont but there are definitely more choices than that when it comes …
Alpine Skiing: A Sport For The Bold
Downhill skiing requires a combination of athleticism, leisure, privilege, and the devil-may-care attitude that allows participants to enjoy the thrill of, essentially, falling down a steep snow-covered mountain, over and over again. It’s not a sport for the faint at heart. No wonder it’s a plot point in so many James Bond movies, where we see our secret-agent hero zigzagging …
Budget Skiing and Vacation Packages
Many ski enthusiasts around the world enjoy an international ski vacation sometime during the winter months. Most ski resorts are operational between the months of October and April. This gives skiers a minimum of seven full months to plan winter vacations or long weekends. Some of the most popular ski destinations in the world include the Alps, Aspen and the …
Andorra Skiing More Affordable with Low Cost Airlines
Many Europeans enjoy going on holiday in the winter, and ski slopes are one of the major destinations for individuals on holiday during the cold months. Usually the only thing stopping an individual or family from going on holiday is the price tag, as some individuals and families don’t have the financial resources to fund a holiday trip to go …
Nordic Skiing in Whistler
Whistler, officially known as the Resort Municipality of Whistler, is an exhilarating year-round tourist destination, located about two hours drive from Vancouver. Situated in the coastal mountain ranges of British Columbia, Whistler boasts of more than 8000 acres of skiable terrains and over 200 trails. No matter you want to enjoy downhill skiing, Nordic or cross country skiing, glacier skiing, …
The Basics of Skiing
There are various techniques important in learning to ski. Below are some of the essential ones you will need to know. Traversing uphill Making your way up a long slope you will find the least tiring way is it “tack”, just like a sailing-ship. Both skis parallel, at right angles to the line of the slope. Weight on the right …
How to Begin Skiing
Skiing is a wonderful sport, and well worth the effort in mastering its different facets. Gripping the pole No matter what kind of skiing you do, your pole should be there to assist you. The strap must he held correctly if the wrist is to obtain correct support. 1. Thrust your hand through the loop of the strap from below …
Best World Skiing Destinations
Copyright (c) 2009 directline-holidays.co.uk Skiing has increased in popularity over the years and some people are willing to spend a considerable amount to get the most out their experience as possible. Outlined below are the top 5 ski hotels in the world which all promised to offer a top class, luxury holiday. 1. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland If …
Skiing Is Good For You – Five Reasons Why
Yes, it’s true, everything us afficionados of skiing have been saying for years. Skiing is good for you (snowboarding too). Not just because we love it and it makes us feel good. The proof has been around us for years, skiers tend to be healthier, happier, and live longer. Look at the seventy year old whizzing past as we pick …