Many people believe that Alaska has some of the best skiing anywhere in the world. The Alyeska Resort is located in Girdwood, Alaska, approximately 50 miles from the city of Anchorage. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a vertical drop of 2501 feet, the ski area enjoys an average of 631 inches of snow every year.
Watching the Winter Olympics from Torino isn’t all that glorious. Take curling for example. Take it and send it back to Scotland. Throw it back in the loch.
At least, there should be no men teams in curling. The American Men’s Team is so lousy one player just curled a stone that didn’t pass the red line and was rejected. The shot before that was 10 yards in front of the bull’s-eye. I haven’t seen one woman make such rotten shots. Leave the game to the ladies and leave it out of the Olympics.
If you’re interested in snowboarding, you will need to find out which length and width board is best for you. Both of these factors are critically important to the success of snowboarding.
Understanding length
When it comes to length it is important to understand that length of snowboarding equipment is measured in centimetres. In addition it is often abbreviated to the last two digits. So, for example, a Burton board that is actually 156cm in measurement would be known as a Burton 56. For a kids’ board you are probably going to be looking at a length around 100cm. Racing and power boards can run as long as 180cm.
To say who actually invented the sport of snowboarding would be impossible because people have always loved to slide down a snow-covered hill. Soaring through the snow on some kind of seat or board is nothing new. The ways to enjoy the snow are numerous, and people have devised ways to turn garbage can lids and cardboard into “snow boards” to enjoy an afternoon frolic outdoors. The various ways to glide through snow have become more sophisticated and have evolved into using polished boards or skis in much the same manner as a surfboarder would ride a wave.
Mar 08
Skiing And Snowboarding - The Perfect Place And Perfect Conditions
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Skiing and Snowboarding, the perfect conditions and the perfect place.
While Ontario has experienced an unusual warm winter with hardly any snowfall, that is not the case everywhere in Canada. The Canadian Rockies have received lots of snow, close to 6 feet by the first of the year. More is expected to come.
The Old Farmers Almanac predicts the heaviest snowfall to come in January and February. Therefore the Rockies are expected to offer the best ski experience in Canada.
Hard Goods Hard goods is the term for all of the equipment you need for the slopes. Make sure everything is dry and stored properly when not in use.
- Skis, Snowboard (or arrangements for a high end demo)
Most enthusiasts own their own skis or snowboard. It makes parking lot to slope time shorter and your skills will develop faster with the consistency the same equipment provides. If you do not own your own skis or board be sure to make arrangements for rentals or a high end demo in advance to avoid long delays. Ski blades are a fun alternative to skiing or snowboarding.
Switzerland might be known for its luxurious wooden chalets, haute cuisine and “chocolate box” alpine villages, but for those looking for the ultimate green skiing experience, there is a new player on the piste map.
Whitepod is a company that offers an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional ski chalet experience. A funky winter retreat offering snow sports, massages, clean green living and local cuisine, the Whitepod resort is only accessible by skis or snowshoes. At the heart of the Whitepod experience is the Whitepod Camp consisting of nine dome shaped pod-like tents pitched on wooden platforms at an altitude of 1400m at the foot of the Dents du Midi, a range with peaks over 3000 meters tall.