Articles related to "Wintersport"
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.
skiing • snowboarding • snowmobiling • snowsports • winter sports
A major snowstorm last week has provided welcome snow cover for all wintersport enthusiasts-and for the businesses that depend on them.
skiing • snowboarding • snowmobiling • snowsports • winter sports
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
red bull crashed ice • ice skating • ice hockey • quebec city • wintersport
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
red bull crashed ice • ice skating • ice hockey • quebec city • wintersport
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.
skiing • ski equipment • skis • women’s skis • buying skis
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.
skiing • ski equipment • skis • women’s skis • buying skis
Winter Walking
Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.
winter walking • smugglers’ notch resort • wintersports • ski area • snowshoeing
Winter walking is not snowshoeing. It's easy-going, guided trekking in the snow.
winter walking • smugglers’ notch resort • wintersports • ski area • snowshoeing
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
ice hockey • world pond hockey championships • plaster rock • new brunswick • canada
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
ice hockey • world pond hockey championships • plaster rock • new brunswick • canada
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.
international wolf center • dogsledding • snowshoeing • wintersport • wolves
The International Wolf Center provides a unique way to mix wintersport—dogsledding and snowshoeing—with the study of wolf ecology.
international wolf center • dogsledding • snowshoeing • wintersport • wolves
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.
best destinations leading spas canada • luxury vacations north america • spafinders readers choices awards • ste annes grafton ontario • hydrotherapy massages facials body treatments
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.
best destinations leading spas canada • luxury vacations north america • spafinders readers choices awards • ste annes grafton ontario • hydrotherapy massages facials body treatments
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.
dogsledding • dogsled races • bayfield • wisconsin • apostles islands national lakeshore
Bayfield, Wisc., hosts the annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races, which range through the snowfields and forests of the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore region.
dogsledding • dogsled races • bayfield • wisconsin • apostles islands national lakeshore
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.
indoor • water • parks • winter • summer
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.
indoor • water • parks • winter • summer
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.
summertime ski resorts • midwestern ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
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.
summertime ski resorts • midwestern ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
three a's of avalanche terrain • angle aspect altitude of slopes • avalanche terrain • avalanche slopes • snow slopes that slide
An understanding of avalanche terrain is one step towards hikers, climbers and ski tourers developing decision making skills for safe travel in the backcountry.
three a's of avalanche terrain • angle aspect altitude of slopes • avalanche terrain • avalanche slopes • snow slopes that slide
The New Skis - Twin Tips 2006-07
Since freeskiers now populate terrain parks as often as snowboarders, ski makers offer equipment to suit.
ski equipment • twin tip skis • terrain parks • skiing • freeskiing
Since freeskiers now populate terrain parks as often as snowboarders, ski makers offer equipment to suit.
ski equipment • twin tip skis • terrain parks • skiing • freeskiing
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.
luxury travel end of endless summers recent poll r • autumns nice schools works schedules cutting into • summers over but don't cry salty tears ocean • least miss long lazy days of july august • stop trying to make me feel better
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.
luxury travel end of endless summers recent poll r • autumns nice schools works schedules cutting into • summers over but don't cry salty tears ocean • least miss long lazy days of july august • stop trying to make me feel better
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
summertime ski resorts • far western ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
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.
summertime ski resorts • far western ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
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.
world ice art competition • ice alaska • ice sculpting competition • fairbanks kids ice park • ice sculpting in fairbanks
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.
world ice art competition • ice alaska • ice sculpting competition • fairbanks kids ice park • ice sculpting in fairbanks
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.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
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.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
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.
avalanche search and rescue equipment • transceiver shovel and probe • beacon shovel and probe • avalanche safety equipment • standard safety items carried by ski tourers hiker
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.
avalanche search and rescue equipment • transceiver shovel and probe • beacon shovel and probe • avalanche safety equipment • standard safety items carried by ski tourers hiker
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.
skiing and snowboarding • nordiec skiing • north lake tahoe • ski tahoe-reno • reno
New bus services make it easier for skiers, snowboarders and wintersports fans to get to and around North Lake Tahoe.
skiing and snowboarding • nordiec skiing • north lake tahoe • ski tahoe-reno • reno
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.
skiing • snowboarding • killington • rail jam • snowsports
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.
skiing • snowboarding • killington • rail jam • snowsports
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
skiing • nordic skiing • rollerski • snowsports • skiers
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
skiing • nordic skiing • rollerski • snowsports • skiers
Winter New Brunswick Style
New Brunswick, Canada, offers a full range of wintersports vacations.
skiing • snowboarding • cross country skiing • nordic skiing • snowshoeing
New Brunswick, Canada, offers a full range of wintersports vacations.
skiing • snowboarding • cross country skiing • nordic skiing • snowshoeing
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.
extreme sports • extreme winter sports • snowboarding • snowmobiling • snowbiking
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.
extreme sports • extreme winter sports • snowboarding • snowmobiling • snowbiking
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.
idaho • sun valley • ketchum • ski resort • first snowfall
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.
idaho • sun valley • ketchum • ski resort • first snowfall
Adaptive Skiing in Michigan
Challenge Mountain in Boyne, Michigan helps skiers with disabilities learn to ski at an affordable cost.
ski resorts • michigan skiing • disabled ski • handicapped skiing • challenge mountain
Challenge Mountain in Boyne, Michigan helps skiers with disabilities learn to ski at an affordable cost.
ski resorts • michigan skiing • disabled ski • handicapped skiing • challenge mountain
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.
valentine's • day • getaway • travel • couples
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.
valentine's • day • getaway • travel • couples
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.
alaskan military boots • extreme cold weather boots • bunny boots • alaskan bunny boots • cold barrier rubber boots
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.
alaskan military boots • extreme cold weather boots • bunny boots • alaskan bunny boots • cold barrier rubber boots
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.
skiing • ski magazines • snowboarding • snowsports • ski equipment
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.
skiing • ski magazines • snowboarding • snowsports • ski equipment
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.
cross country skiing • nordic skiing • diagonal stride • cross country techniques • how to cross country ski
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.
cross country skiing • nordic skiing • diagonal stride • cross country techniques • how to cross country ski
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.
oslo • norway • free • budget • museum
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.
oslo • norway • free • budget • museum
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.
catskills state park • hiking in the catskills • hunter mountain hiking trail • inspiration point & boulder rock • hiking at north/south lake
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.
catskills state park • hiking in the catskills • hunter mountain hiking trail • inspiration point & boulder rock • hiking at north/south lake
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.
dry ski slopes in the uk • sir fred pontin uk skiing • history of skiing in the uk • torquay alpine skiing club • the first dry ski slope in the uk
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.
dry ski slopes in the uk • sir fred pontin uk skiing • history of skiing in the uk • torquay alpine skiing club • the first dry ski slope in the uk
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.
portland • oregon • travel guide • city of roses • things to love
Portland, Oregon's eclectic blend of funk, individuality and sustainability delights summer travelers with these eight things to love about the city.
portland • oregon • travel guide • city of roses • things to love
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.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
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.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
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!
perfects best offer valentines days couples plans • honeymoons anniversary great us places weeks • good for body minds spirits • new york california caribbean hawaii maui • get away simpson houses inns north americas 5-star
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!
perfects best offer valentines days couples plans • honeymoons anniversary great us places weeks • good for body minds spirits • new york california caribbean hawaii maui • get away simpson houses inns north americas 5-star
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
alaska • alyeska resort • eaglecrest ski area • moose mountain ski resort • mt. aurora skiland
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
alaska • alyeska resort • eaglecrest ski area • moose mountain ski resort • mt. aurora skiland
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
senior ski adventures • senior discounts • colorado ski country • sids • aspen
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
senior ski adventures • senior discounts • colorado ski country • sids • aspen
Snowmobiling in New England
Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.
snowmobile maine • snowmobile new hampshire • snowmobile nh • snowmobile vermont • snowmobile vacation
Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.
snowmobile maine • snowmobile new hampshire • snowmobile nh • snowmobile vermont • snowmobile vacation
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.
travel highlights of transylvania • region of romania • bran castle • dracula's castle • bears and wolves
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.
travel highlights of transylvania • region of romania • bran castle • dracula's castle • bears and wolves
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.
bettles alaska • viewing the northern lights in alaska • aurora borealis in alaska • dogsledding in alaska • learning to dogsled in 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.
bettles alaska • viewing the northern lights in alaska • aurora borealis in alaska • dogsledding in alaska • learning to dogsled in alaska
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.
beginniner's guide to snowshoeing • beginner snowshoe technique • buying snowshoes • learning to snowshoe • basic snowshoe equipment
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.
beginniner's guide to snowshoeing • beginner snowshoe technique • buying snowshoes • learning to snowshoe • basic snowshoe equipment
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.
iditarod dogsled race • iditarod national historic trail • alaska dog sled race • watching iditarod • anchorage to nome
Sled dog teams and mushers race 1150 miles across a remote and dangerous winter landscape to celebrate Alaska and the Iditarod National Historic Trail.
iditarod dogsled race • iditarod national historic trail • alaska dog sled race • watching iditarod • anchorage to nome
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.
hypothermia causes • hypothermia stages • hypothermia treatment • hypothermia signs and symptoms • hypothermia characteristics
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.
hypothermia causes • hypothermia stages • hypothermia treatment • hypothermia signs and symptoms • hypothermia characteristics
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.
save money • budget travel • how to save on travel • travel discounts • saving money
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.
save money • budget travel • how to save on travel • travel discounts • saving money
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.
skiing and snowboarding • whistler blackcomb • four seasons resort whistler • ski vacations • snowsports
The Four Seasons Whistler offers excellent high-end ski packages and services at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
skiing and snowboarding • whistler blackcomb • four seasons resort whistler • ski vacations • snowsports
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
skiing and snowboarding • snowsports • baqueira spain • baqueira-beret ski resort • skiing and snowboarding in spain
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.
hiking boots versus trekking shoes • choosing hiking boots • backpacking boots • outdoor boots • outdoor footwear
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.
hiking boots versus trekking shoes • choosing hiking boots • backpacking boots • outdoor boots • outdoor footwear
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.
ten essentials for hiking • emergency backpacking gear • what to carry on a day hike • what to carry in a backpack • emergency equipment for hikers
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.
ten essentials for hiking • emergency backpacking gear • what to carry on a day hike • what to carry in a backpack • emergency equipment for hikers
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.
vallee blanche • aiguille du midi • backcountry skiing chamonix • off-piste skiing chamonix • skiing mont blanc
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.
vallee blanche • aiguille du midi • backcountry skiing chamonix • off-piste skiing chamonix • skiing mont blanc