Articles related to "Wintersports"

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today's avalanche back packs, hiking packs, single and multi-day touring ruck sacks each have technical features to appeal to every winter sports enthusiast.

With its reputation as a winter playground broadcast around the world with the winter Olympics, Whistler is trying to build its reputation as a four-season resort

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Consider merino wool underwear, Soft Shell mid-layers and thin outer Gortex to create a clothing layering system for maximum comfort, performance and temperature control.

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.

Once cold weather hits, frostbite becomes a dangerous possibility for anyone spending time outdoors. Luckily, frostbite can be prevented, and treated if it does occur.

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.