Whether you enjoy alpine, telemark or cross country skiing, your skis will run better and smoother if you keep them maintained. The key to properly maintaining your skis is to keep them tuned with sharp edges and bases that are waxed and free of dings and gouges. Learning to wax and sharpen the edges of your skis is easier you think. All it requires is a few… read more
Skiing is an exciting way to enjoy the forces of gravity, but the friction between the snow and the bottom surface of the skis can impede a skier's speed and lesson the overall thrill of the sport. Friction varies with the temperature and wetness of the snow, but a wide variety of ski waxes have been formulated to solve this problem. A properly-waxed ski wi… read more
Ski racks are a great invention that let you ride comfortably in your car's cabin without the hassle of cramming your skis side-by-side next to your passengers. Using a ski rack prevents damage to the inside of your car, and it helps prevent grinding of the ski edges and chipping of the ski laminate. If you place your skis correctly on your rack, you and you… read more
Those transitioning to cross country skiing from alpine skiing, or those trying cross country skiing for the first time, often have difficulty figuring out what size skis and poles to get. Skis and poles used for cross country skiing are longer than those used for alpine skiing, and skis used for skate skiing are sized differently than standard cross country… read more
Skiing is a gear-oriented sport that requires you to bring many things to the ski hill. Because of this, many skiers look for alternative ways to store or transport their skis. One such way involves installing ski boots onto skis to either stow them during the off-season or bring them out to the resort. read more
Once upon a time, the sport of alpine skiing was the exclusive domain of the highly athletic and extremely coordinated. After all, who in their right mind would slide down a slippery, snowy hill on a pair of skinny sticks? Then, in the… read more
Ski basics include skiing slowly, stopping and turning. read more
If you've been fortunate enough to learn how to ski within the past 10 years, then you know how much things have changed since skis towered over your head and you jammed your feet into supple leather boots and bindings that never relea… read more
Cross country skiing can feel awkward at first, especially if you are only acquainted with downhill alpine style skis. Remember that it takes time and patience to gain skill. Stick with it, and the magical, peaceful feeling of gliding… read more
Backcountry skiing is skiing on unmarked, ungroomed slopes outside of ski-resort boundaries requiring the skier to climb slopes to gain access to untracked terrain. Backcountry skiing requires specialized equipment, safety gear and ava… read more
Telemark skiing is a type of fluid turn. It was first popularized in Norway in 1868 by Sondre Norheim. Telemark skiing is also known as free heel skiing. As with cross country skiing, the skis for telemark skiing only bind the ski boot… read more
Kids love thrills and always jump at the chance to play in the snow. Skiing offers ample doses of both. A skiing vacation is a fun and invigorating way to bond with your children. And after a day of playing on the slopes, your kids are… read more
Even if you are an experienced Alpine downhill skier, you need to learn to crawl before you walk when you move over to cross-country skiing. The skis used in cross-country are lighter and narrower than Alpine skis. The curve at the tip… read more
Many water ski pylons use swivel clips or hooks to attach the tow rope to the pylon, and while that makes clipping the tow rope on for use a simple matter, there is still the pesky task of tying the rope onto the hook. Tying the rope o… read more
Cross-country skiing is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise and is also an enjoyable way to enjoy the snowy, wintry trails. There are two main types of cross-country skiing--classic style and skate skiing--and each has its own te… read more
Backcountry skiing can encompass everything from those seeking steep and deep powder chutes to those who use skis to hike through the woods in winter. Backcountry touring gear, as it is called, differs substantially from downhill gear… read more
While some skiers and snowboarders buy multiple goggles for different riding conditions, savvy skiers buy a pair of goggles that have interchangeable lenses for different lighting conditions on the slopes. Using the wrong type of lens… read more
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Before heading out of town to hit the slopes, you first have to pack the car. While roof racks make it simple to carry between four and six pairs of skis, loading the rack is always a challenge. You have to get up on the doorstep of th… read more
The Heavenly Ski Resort is located on the California-Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe. The resort has an area dedicated to cross-country skiing, and the surrounding area has numerous cross-country ski trails as well as opportunities f… 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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