While everyone knows that alpine skiing is a downhill sport, every once and awhile unfortunate and unexpected events occur that literally turn the skier around. For example, close encounters with either other snow sliders or inanimate objects such as trees or lift poles might create enough force to turn a skier in the opposite direction. Since most people… 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. Today's shaped skis are light-years ahead of the older straight skis, helping beginning skiers accomplish in a few days, what us… read more
Choosing the right skis to suit your needs can be a cumbersome task if you don't know what to look for. Many of us make several trips to the local ski shop attempting to select the right skis, only to find that we are more confused than before we started looking. Buying the right or wrong skis can make or break the season. Here are some ways to help you choo… read more
As skiers progress in their skills, one of the more difficult parts of the transition from intermediate to expert is forcing the skis to carve during a turn instead of skid, or skip, out. Getting the skis to carve will give the skier more control through the turn and enable the skier to pick up speed coming out of the turn, instead of using the turn to just… read more
Many telemark skiers enjoy getting out where the slopes aren't groomed. Designed for "free heel" skiing on downhill terrain as well as for working in powder, telemark skis bear a great deal of resemblance to alpine skis, although they have some common traits with cross country skis. read more
One of the thrills of skiing on contemporary ski equipment is teaching new skiers how to carve turns on shaped skis. Using the correct approach, teaching skiers how to ski on their edges is challenging and fun, but can be frustrating i… read more
Planning a family ski vacation can be a challenging experience. Resorts that appeal to adults may not be child-friendly, and child-friendly resorts might not have the terrain that appeals to advanced skiers and riders. Thus, when plann… read more
Telemark skiing, also known as free heel skiing, is a fluid and graceful way to ski the slopes. Anyone with a background in alpine skiing or even snowboarding will be able to learn the movements of telemark skiing, though as with anyth… read more
Ski basics include skiing slowly, stopping and turning. read more
In-line skating helps you refine your balance and also take the "intermediate skid" out of your skiing turns. read more
Knees are a very fragile and vulnerable part of the body and the nature of a telemark ski turn makes them even more vulnerable. The top of a ski, a hidden rock or a tree stump can easily knick one of your kneecaps when telemark skiing,… read more
No matter how little or how much you ski, eventually your skis will become damaged by skiing over rocks, ice or bare spots. Damage to your bases and edges, regardless of how small, will slow your skis and make them more difficult to st… read more
After standing in a lift line for 15 minutes, it occurs to you--there are literally hundreds of different types of skis in all shapes, sizes, colors and purpose. So, if you're interested in buying your first pair of snow skis, how do y… read more
Double black diamonds represent advanced to expert terrain on any mountain. Don't attempt to ski these runs without experience on the mountain. It's always better to ski well on easier terrain than it is to ski badly (and dangerously… read more
The advent of the shaped ski had a profound influence on ski racing, as well as on the conditioning methods for the sport. While strength training was once the main focus, smaller and lighter shaped skis require far less brute force an… read more
Even if you have a serious injury, a disability or a handicap, you can still enjoy skiing and the feel of the wind passing over you as you whip down the mountain. There are a large number of products designed for those with adaptive ne… read more
Downhill and cross-country skiing each require their own specialized equipment. Cross-country skiing is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercises and is also a great way to get out and explore winter trails. Downhill skiing is… read more
Cross-country skiing is the most physically strenuous form of skiing. Unlike downhill skiing, cross-country skiing only provides minimal amounts of inertia and gravity to work with, forcing the skier to do much more work to move up and… read more
If you ski more than a few times a year, it is worthwhile to invest in your own ski equipment. Your own gear can be customized better to your ski style and save you a trip to the rental shop every time you want to go out. Where skis an… 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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