Whether you have solid skiing skills going down the groomed runs or feel at home on the blues and also the easier blacks, the best skis for intermediate skiers are those that take into consideration your current skill level as well as your future skill potential. Some skiers will stop their skill development at this juncture and simply remain content with co… read more
The right ski equipment can help you improve your skiing technique, and thus enhance your enjoyment of the sport. Choosing ski equipment used to be a simple process. Today, there are different types of equipment for varying abilities, as well as for various types of terrain. read more
Expert skier Jeannie Thoren is a former ski boot tester for "Ski" and "Skiing" magazines. She is responsible for raising women's consciousness about proper ski equipment. Boot fit is one of the most critical issues. Thoren argues that women tend to have lower and larger calf muscles. Many ski boots do not accommodate the size and location of the female calf… read more
The ski manufacturing industry creates new products each year. New models are developed, and older models, often despite their popularity, are discontinued. Some companies, however, have fortunately learned that messing with success is a bad idea. Certain intermediate and advanced ski models have a loyal following, and ski companies continue to sell them eve… read more
It took a while for ski manufacturers to realize that women are not small men. This enlightenment inspired a new product--the female-specific ski. Ski expert Jeannie Thoren explains that a woman's lower center of gravity causes her to shift her weight to the tail of skis, placing her in an alignment that ski instructors call "the back seat." Carved turns an… read more
The National Climatic Data Center advises that Iowa gets an annual average of 32 inches of snow, and that snowfall begins in late October and extends through mid-April. Iowa's cold winter temperatures, as well as its long snow season c… 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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