Twin tips skis are the equipment of choice for dedicated freestyle skiers. They are becoming so popular that even some snowboarders are taking a second look at skiing. As a general rule of thumb, twin tips are shorter and wider than your average pair of skis. At the same time, their tips are turned upward at the front and back of the ski. This gave rise to t… read more
When New School skiing, otherwise known as park or freestyle skiing, became popular, proponents began to realize that this highly athletic sport required a completely different type of ski. This type of skiing involves skiing backwards, otherwise known as skiing switch, jumping, riding rails and skiing past obstacles. While basic alpine skis might be suffici… read more
Within the past decade, you have probably noticed some interesting changes at your local ski area. Because of the growing popularity of what is known as new school or freestyle skiing, many resorts are either redesigning or building new terrain parks and super pipes. As such, ski manufacturers are now designing new models of freestyle skis. However, there ar… read more
Snow skis are used by athletes, outdoor enthusiasts and back-country skiers around the world to negotiate snowy terrain. Knowing what the skis are made of provides a better understanding of how they will perform. read more
Buying your own set of top-quality downhill skis means doing a little home assembly. The hardest part is installing your own bindings on the skis. This has the bonus of creating a custom fit that best suits your own individual skiing style and trail preferences. The installation procedure is very easy and should not take more than half an hour. read more
Outdoor enthusiasts who can't get enough of winter rarely have only one pair of skis. Instead, they'll have a pair of alpine skis, telemark skis for the backcountry and even a pair of cross country skis for a day off the slopes. But, i… read more
When American skiing hit its peak in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, it was a pretty tough sport to learn. Hickory skis with screwed-on metal edges towered overhead, making the seven foot behemoths almost impossible to turn. Tod… read more
After you've had a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of a day on the slopes, you may have decided it's time to buy your own skis. Owning your own skis means you'll never have to wait in long lines at rental shops, ski on w… read more
Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa at Boyne Mountain in northern Michigan was founded by Everett Kircher in the 1940s, and the Kircher family continues to maintain the all-seasons resort. It offers skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, hiking, mount… read more
Vancouver is famous for combining nature with a bustling city scene. Locals of Vancouver are constantly enjoying British Columbia's beautiful outdoors and sprawling wilderness. Guests to Vancouver do not need to go far to enjoy the abu… read more
Dynastar manufactures men's, women's and junior skis for all ability levels. Their skis use a construction method called Autodrive that combines cap construction with traditional vertical sidewalls, says Rocky Mountain Gear Guide. read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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