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New Snow Means Wintersport Lives
A major snowstorm last week has provided welcome snow cover for all wintersport enthusiasts-and for the businesses that depend on them.
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Skate-Hockey-Skatercross Race
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
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The New Skis - Women’s 2006-07
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.
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Winter Walking
Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.
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World Pond Hockey Championships
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
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Dogsled or Snowshoe with Wolves
The International Wolf Center provides a unique way to mix wintersport—dogsledding and snowshoeing—with the study of wolf ecology.
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Best Destination Spas in Canada
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.
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Wisconsin’s Big Dogsled Race
Bayfield, Wisc., hosts the annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races, which range through the snowfields and forests of the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore region.
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Indoor Water Parks in Winter
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.
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Summer at Midwest Ski Resorts
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.
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Skiing Baqueira-Beret Spain: Day 3
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.
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The Three A's of Avalanche Terrain
An understanding of avalanche terrain is one step towards hikers, climbers and ski tourers developing decision making skills for safe travel in the backcountry.
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The New Skis - Twin Tips 2006-07
Since freeskiers now populate terrain parks as often as snowboarders, ski makers offer equipment to suit.
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End of Summer Poll Results
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.
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Skiing Baqueira-Beret Spain: Day 2
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.
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Summer at Far West Ski Resorts
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.
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World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska
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.
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Summer Sports at Eastern Ski R
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.
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Avalanche Search and Rescue Equipment
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.
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N Lake Tahoe Transportation News
New bus services make it easier for skiers, snowboarders and wintersports fans to get to and around North Lake Tahoe.
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Killington Rail Jam Postponed
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.
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Summer Nordic Skiing on Rollerskis
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
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Winter New Brunswick Style
New Brunswick, Canada, offers a full range of wintersports vacations.
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Extreme Winter Sports
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.
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Local Ski Life: Sun Valley, Idaho
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.
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Adaptive Skiing in Michigan
Challenge Mountain in Boyne, Michigan helps skiers with disabilities learn to ski at an affordable cost.
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Valentine's Day Getaway Ideas
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.
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Alaskan Bunny Boots Give Warmth to Frigid Feet
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.
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Are Ski Equipment Reviews Useful?
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.
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Cross Country Skiing Basic Skills
Cross-country skiing techniques seem counterintuitive at first. Mastering the diagonal stride is the first step to gliding through the winter wilderness on Nordic skis.
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Free Things to do in Oslo, Norway
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.
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Hiking in the Catskill Mountains
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.
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How to Learn Skiing on Britain's Dry Ski Runs
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.
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Portland Summer Travel Guide
Portland, Oregon's eclectic blend of funk, individuality and sustainability delights summer travelers with these eight things to love about the city.
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Rocky Mts Ski Resorts Summer
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.
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Romantic Weekend Getaways
Couples who plan romantic getaways - for Valentine's Day or otherwise - can choose from long weekends in Hawaii, New York, California and more. Fall in love again!
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Ski Alaska: 2006-07 Ski Season
Visit Alaska for this winter's 2006-2007 ski season! Read what's new for the Alyeska Resort, Eaglecrest Ski Area, Moose Mountain Ski Resort and Mt. Aurora Skiland resorts
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Ski with Senior Champ, Eat Cheaper
Colorado ski deals for seniors: Get discount on food on Aspen mountain restaurants, ski Keystone with Olympians and a 75-year-old instructor to benefit major charity
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Snowmobiling in New England
Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.
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Travel Highlights of Transylvania
Transylvania, the mountainous region in northern Romania and home of Dracula, also offers spectacular hiking and a chance to see wolves, brown bears and lynx in the wild.
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Arctic Circle Adventures in Bettles, Alaska
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.
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Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is America's fastest growing winter sport. It's great aerobic exercise, it's cheap, and it puts all of the winter wilderness at the snowshoer's footsteps.
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Watching Alaska's Iditarod Dogsled Race
Sled dog teams and mushers race 1150 miles across a remote and dangerous winter landscape to celebrate Alaska and the Iditarod National Historic Trail.
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Hypothermia
Winter sports enthusiasts are generally aware of the risks of hypothermia. However, many people don't realize that hypothermia can occur in a variety of settings.
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Save Money When Planning
As with anything in life, there are simple basics that, when followed will accomplish the desired outcome. This holds true for budget travel, as well.
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Ski Stylin’ at 4 Seasons Whistler
The Four Seasons Whistler offers excellent high-end ski packages and services at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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Skiing Baqueira-Beret Spain: Day 1
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.
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Hiking Boots Versus Trekking Shoes
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.
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Ten Essentials for Outdoor Survival
Knowing what emergency equipment to carry when hiking or backpacking can save the day when conditions turn inclement, the terrain gets tricky, or the unexpected happens.
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Skiing the Vallee Blanche
French for white valley, the Vallée Blanche is the most famous lift-accessed ski descent in the world. This 2500 meter glacier itinerary starts from the Aiguille du Midi.
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