Articles related to "Wintersport"

A major snowstorm last week has provided welcome snow cover for all wintersport enthusiasts-and for the businesses that depend on them.

A crazy ice-skating/boardercross combination race called Red Bull Crashed Ice that defies logic and description is run annually, and this year it's in Quebec City, Quebec

Buying new skis was on the to-do list, which led to the D&Q ski shop and a review of what's new for women on the ski wall.

Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.

Amateur ice hockey playuers get a chance to claim some fame and glory at the annual World Pond Hockey Championships in a tiny New Brunswick town called Plaster Rock, Cana

The International Wolf Center provides a unique way to mix wintersport—dogsledding and snowshoeing—with the study of wolf ecology.

Luxury Spas of Canada reports on the annual SpaFinders Readers' Choice Awards. Canada is highly ranked as an international leader for luxury destination spa vacations.

Bayfield, Wisc., hosts the annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races, which range through the snowfields and forests of the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore region.

Indoor water parks have boomed in the past few years, with several opening throughout the U.S. and Canada. This is a great way to extend summer fun with a winter trip.

A Transceiver Shovel and Probe are standard items that should be carried by hikers, ski tourers, any outdoor enthusiasts when traveling in winter in the backcountry.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Midwest U.S and Canada.

Once buried, a person is dependent on friends on the surface to get them out. Quick reactions by all when a casualty is first taken by a slide can help survival chances.

Staying safe in the backcountry is best achieved through good route finding, recognition of unstable slopes and by avoiding avalanche terrain when danger is high.

Baqueira-Beret, Spain's largest ski resort, offers plenty of terrain, and a singular cross-cultural experience not found elsewhere in Europe's ski country.

Since freeskiers now populate terrain parks as often as snowboarders, ski makers offer equipment to suit.

An understanding of avalanche terrain is one step towards hikers, climbers and ski tourers developing decision making skills for safe travel in the backcountry.

Know how to travel safely on a glacier, perform avalanche search and rescue, carry sufficient equipment for wilderness first aid and shelter from the elements.

A Luxury Travel poll asked what readers would least miss about summer. Most people didn't even want to think about the season's inevitable end.

Hikers, wilderness backpackers, alpine climbers and multi sport athletes active in wet environments are susceptible to trench foot which can cause nerve damage.

Baqueira-Beret, Spain's largest ski resort, offers plenty of terrain, and a singular cross-cultural experience not found elsewhere in Europe's ski country.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the far western U.S and Canada.

With adequate equipment and training before a ski tour; there are steps to follow that can seriously reduce the chance of an avalanche incident turning into a tragedy.

Guided ski adventures involving a week of off-piste skiing in France, Italy or Switzerland. Take the gamble out of resort skiing. Travel to the best snow.

In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the eastern U.S. and Canada.

Chamonix is the most famous ski resort in the European Alps. One of the biggest attractions is the Aiguille du Midi. Given the popularity and crowds is Chamonix worth it?

Winter outdoor activities in Alaska include skiing and snowshoeing, along with opportunities to try ice climbing, dogsledding, ice fishing, and ice carving.

Fredrik Ericsson is in the process of fulfilling his long-held dream, to ski the three highest mountains in the world - Kanchenjunga, K2 and Everest.

New bus services make it easier for skiers, snowboarders and wintersports fans to get to and around North Lake Tahoe.

Poor weather postpones the Killington Resort's first major on-snow contest, the Rails to Riches Rail Jam, which has been re-scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2006.

Located near the popular ski base of Riksgransen, the Abisko Mountain Lodge is an ideal set up for fishing nearby lakes or helicopter access to frozen mountain tarns.

For competitive Nordic ski racers, recreational cross-country skiers, or skiers seeking a summer alternative for staying in ski shape, Nordic rollerskis may be the answer

New Brunswick, Canada, offers a full range of wintersports vacations.

In the last week of February, Fairbanks's Ice Park becomes home to some of the world's finest ice sculptors, and turns into a winter wonderland of ice-fueled imagination.

These white rubber boots don't look high-tech. But when temperatures drop below zero, savvy Alaskans wear military-issue "Bunny Boots" to stay warm.

People of all ages enjoy winter activities in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington. Accessible by car, bus or train, holiday vacations include lodging and dining.

Most extreme sports don't go hand in hand with cold weather. As winter descends it may be time to check into some alternate, winter activities.

Britain may have mild weather, but that doesn't mean missing out on snow sports. Find out about skiing on artificial ski slopes in the UK.

Exploring what it is like to live in the winter, as a local, in the ski resort town and community of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho.

A helmet can provide protection to skiers and snowboarders, but it is just one part in staying safe on the slopes.

The 25th Snowboarding U.S. Open ran at Stratton this weekend, showing the sport's growth, but also its original grass roots attitude and appeal.

Valentine's Day often gets shortchanged as a getaway holiday, but this is the ideal time to connect with your sweetheart. Here are some short budget trip ideas.

Working in leading ski resorts over the winter season is the perfect chance to earn money, mingle in an international crowd and polish those skiing skills.

New Zealand is one of the cheapest locations in the world for helicopter skiing. Snowboarders and skiers can quench their thirst for fresh tracks during northern winter.

North of the Arctic Circle, Bettles, Alaska, has one road, an airstrip, a lodge, and lots of adventure, including bush plane trips, dogsledding, and the Aurora Borealis.

As the ski magazine equipment reviews appear, we wonder just how pragmatic they are and how they're put together. It's also frustrating. Ski season is five months away.

Oslo is a notoriously expensive city, appearing every year near the top of the world's most expensive city list. Here are some suggestions for the best free things to do.

Choosing hiking boots or trekking shoes can mean the difference between agony and ecstacy on the trail. Selecting outdoor footwear is a matter of fit, function, and feel.

Only a few hours north of New York City, Hunter Mountain is known as a ski gem but the peak and its surrounding area also offers miles of hiking routes.

Andrea Binning shares the adventures of her skiing career which has included winning extreme skiing competitions, first ski descents and featuring in ski movies.

Portland, Oregon's eclectic blend of funk, individuality and sustainability delights summer travelers with these eight things to love about the city.