Whether you’re into dropping cliffs on a double diamond or just trying to get off the chairlift, you can improve your skiing ability through the tips on Trails.com. These articles and videos run the gamut from finding the best ski resorts, skiing through powder, and properly fitting ski boots, to dryland training for competitive slalom. Learn to burn down moguls, develop your balance, or just get the basics of the snow plow. While you’re planning your trip this winter, let Trails.com be your ski instructor.
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The earlier you expose children to the sport of skiing, the more likely they will continue to enjoy the sport as adults. Many children start skiing between the ages of 2 and 6. Many ski goggle manufacturers have created a children's line of produ...
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We've seen skin suits worn by ski racers and maybe we've even worn them ourselves. Besides making us feel either like a super hero or sheepish--as nothing is left to the imagination--what advantage does a skin suit have for ski racers? Here are s...
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Known for their easy stability, K2 Axis skis are designed for all-mountain terrain and conditions ranging from groomers to powder. These high-performance sticks are intended for advanced and expert level skiers.
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Alpine skiing is an enjoyable and challenging winter sport that lets you make the most of the outside in the winter months. If you're getting started in skiing, getting good gear, from clothes to poles, is an important part of enjoying yourself ...
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Learning to ski as a child is the best (and easiest) time to start. Children are less rigid and open to change than adults, allowing them to adapt to new techniques and new ways of thinking more easily. Children also tend to have less fear and re...
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"Soft ski boots" originally referred to a specific line of Rossignol boots introduced in 2003 that cut away some of the plastic in the boot and replaced it with leather to allow for a more flexible boot that was supposed to result in easier turns...
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There's no better winter vacation than a ski vacation--if you're prepared. Feeling the crisp mountain air on your face and floating breathlessly down the mountain can be an exciting, tranquil and fulfilling experience. But if you're new to the sp...
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Before the 1990s, selecting skis was a relatively simple process. You could choose between cross country and downhill skis. Then with the advent of parabolic or shaped skis snow sport enthusiasts suddenly had more choices. Manufacturers began to...
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You may have seen skiers on television, or been to a ski race. When you see them fly by on their way down the slopes, skiers are reaching speeds between 40 and 100 mph.
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Many advanced skiers used to go to custom boot fitters to get liner boots for their ski boots; these were custom fitted to their feet so they got the best performance. Modern ski boots come with liner boots that can be custom molded to your feet ...
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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 ...
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A ski vacation is a great way to appreciate the cold, snowy weather that Mother Nature dishes out in the winter. Many people choose to rent ski equipment and apparel during their trip to minimize baggage charges at the airport and the hassle of f...
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Modern alpine ski bindings have been designed to eliminate most ski injuries, but they offer a wide range of settings, and understanding this adjustment is crucial to avoiding serious injuries. Din stands for Deitsches Institut fur Normung, or Ge...
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Many novice skiers don't realize the significance their choice of boot has on their skiing performance. Comfort is a big part of it, but the type of boot you choose can also determine how well you can steer and perform on the slopes. Ski boots ar...
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If you dream of a white Christmas, consider a Christmas ski vacation. Even when Mother Nature fails to cooperate, snow-making at the resorts will ensure that at least some of your Christmas will be white. Just about every United States ski resor...
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Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most exciting, albeit expensive recreational sports. As such, careful vacation planning is crucial to enjoyment. Many of the most important ski vacation tips cannot be found on ski resort websites. However, ...
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If you are new to skiing, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the gear choices and equipment required.
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Skiing is a thrilling and safe winter sport enjoyed all over the world by people of all ages. Although it is safe enough for children, skiing can occasionally lead to serious injuries. Before you head off to the slopes or out to a cross country t...
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From towns around Lake Tahoe, you can ski a different resort every day for two weeks, ride shuttles to your destination and plan on an 82 percent chance of sunshine. When light powder snow falls on the dense, uniform base of "Sierra Cement," sk...
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If winter sports and European travel are your passions, you have a distinct advantage over other avid travelers. Come winter, airfares to Europe are often less expensive. Additionally, some European ski packages offer a better value than those fo...
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2008 was a good year for ski helmets, as manufacturers released a number of new helmets such as Muse from Bern and the Moxie and Moxie Pro from K2. The helmets were lighter and more durable than those released in previous years. When shopping for...
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Many skiers fail to take the simple, important step of waxing their skis regularly. In order to enjoy the best performance, waxing your skis is an imperative procedure. You could take your skis in to the shop for waxing, but learning to do it at ...
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Keystone Colorado offers outdoor recreation year-round. There are three mountains at Keystone: Dercum Mountain, North Peak and The Outback. The skiing, snowboarding, hiking and mountain bike opportunities are abundant. Keystone is a winter wonder...
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Skiing is like dancing on snow, and deep powder snow can provide a euphoric experience. A skier using proper techniques will float and fly down a steep slope, while each effortless turn throws a cloud of snow into the air. Powder skiing technique...
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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 wetnes...
