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Alpine and cross-country skiing are rigorous sports, requiring planning and diligence to account for potential physical and climatic challenges. A full set of correctly maintained equipment and a basic level of physical fitness act as…
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Given its long ski season and ample snowfall, there are many ski resorts in Colorado. Skiing is actually an important part of the state's heritage. Back in the 1800s, during the Colorado mining era, skiing was a form of transportation.…
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With the motto "The Greatest Snow on Earth," it's not surprising that Utah has a multitude ski resorts. Many of the ski areas are located in one area, which makes it easy for visitors to play at more than one resort in a trip.
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The Pocono Mountains encompass roughly 2,500 square miles in Pennsylvania, including Pike, Carbon, Wayne and Monroe counties. At the tallest spot, these mountains measure 2,693 feet in height, while the lowest spot is a valley at 350 f…
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Colorado has an abundance of ski areas, and just about every one of them has a ski school for kids. Most of them offer some sort of child care. However, while almost all Colorado resorts are kid friendly, some go the extra mile to make…
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Winter is a great season to experience the outdoors. Many traditional summer activities have winter counterparts that are fun once you have the basic equipment and know the ropes. Snow and cold can be a daunting part of being outside…
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Ontario's ski resorts are not as famous as those in Quebec, Banff and British Columbia. The Ontario ski areas are smaller than the resorts in the rest of the country, but their proximity to major cities such as Toronto makes them appea…
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Colorado offers some of the greatest skiing in the United States and many of these resorts are found just an hour drive from Golden, a western suburb of Denver. All resorts feature incredibly varied terrain for beginners to experts and…
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Outside Magazine voted Boone, North Carolina as one of the best small towns of 2009. Boone is home to The Institute for Senior Scholars at Appalachian State University, which offers outdoor excursions for people over 50, so both the yo…
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Minnesota might not have the jaw dropping mountains and vertical drop of ski areas in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, but the state has a number of places to ski, including several within a half hour's drive of major cities like St. Paul…
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Minnesota has a long, cold winter season with a high average yearly snowfall, which makes it an ideal destination for skiers. Visitors will find several ski areas spread throughout the state, along with lodges that provide ski-in/ski-o…
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Nestled in the Northwest corner of Illinois, Galena is close to numerous great ski areas, ranging from full-size resorts to small ski hills. Whether you are a seasoned skier looking for steep terrain or just looking for an inexpensive…
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Oregon is home to the Cascade Mountains, which receive heavy annual snowfall, making it an ideal place for downhill skiing. Visitors will find a variety of ski lodges in the Cascades to choose from. Many of them feature ski in/ski out…
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New Hampshire is essentially where the first ski lifts in the U.S. opened. The first resort-based ski school in the country was opened in Sugar Hill, in 1929.
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Each day, more skiers are choosing ski helmets, including woman. A woman's ski helmet typically offers a more feminine shape, color and style options. A helmet that fits properly and is replaced often is important.
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