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A Beginners Experience of a Ski Break: A Case Study
What should first time skiers expect from a week on the slopes? We talked to a beginner to find out....
A Beginners Guide to Nordic Ski Equipment
Choosing the right sort of ski equipment can be a bit of a nightmare. So how do you find the right equipment for you? Read on and find out......
A Guide to Living a Mountain Life
This article addresses some of the positive and negative aspects of mountain living....
A Guide to Snow Blading
Is snowblading for you? We explore the benefits of the unusual sport....
A Guide to Taking Photographs on Your Ski Break
Be mindful of your snowy surroundings when taking photographs on your ski trip. Stay safe, work with the wintery conditions and make the most of your camera's setting and functions....
A Skiiers Guide to Caring for the Body
Don't let blisters ruin your ski trip. From investing in a pair of ski socks to packing a collection of plasters, wise up on preventing and treating blisters....
Alpine Pole Technique
Poles push us to the lift and down cat tracks, but proper poling technique while turning also aids in body and hip alignment, extension down the hill and aggressiveness....
Alpine Skiing Around The World
Miners, engineers, immigrants and solders spread skiing around the world creating winter sports havens in Australia, Japan, South America, North America and even the Middle East....
Alpine Skiing From the Beginning
From cavemen to laminated skis, skiing's history employed the imaginations and engineering skills of the worlds most adventurous sportsmen....
Alpine Skiing in The Olympics
With the help of British alpine clubs, Olympic skiing has gone from telemark competitions to four speed races and two freestyle skiing events....
Alternative Snow Sports - Snowler Blading and Bike Skiing
Didn't monoskis go out with the eighties? And what is snowlerblading, skibiking and snowskating? Fun alternatives to traditional winter mountain sports, make playing the snow interesting again....
Apres-Ski - A Survival Guide
Party animals can never cut it on the piste...
Avalanche Danger
The best way to survive an avalanche is to avoid one. Being smart can save your life and ensure great days of backcountry play....
Backcountry Necessities
Backcountry preperation includes more than just a beacon, shovel and probe. Survival knowledge, a first aid kit and well-equipped pack could save your life....
Backcountry Snowboarding
Though many snowboarders are happy to ride within ski resort limits some prefer to get away from the noise and crows of the groomed piste and head out into unmarked, untracked, natural terrain....
Beginning Tricks
Tips on how to perform basic snowboarding tricks for beginners...
Body Image on the Slopes
Far from being a source of worry, your ski break can be an opportunity to work on your self esteem. Skiing and positive body image can go hand in hand....
Bump Skiing 101
Learning the skills of bump skiing on non-intimidating groomed runs increases confidence and sucess. With small radius turns, hockey stops, pivot turns and a little warm weather frog giggin' you too c...
Buying a Ski That Will Last
From powder skis, to twin tips ski shape is everything. Know what to look for when demo-ing new skis....
Buying A Used Snowmobile
Some of the main things you need to check when buying a used snowmobile....
Child Friendly Ski Breaks
We show you how to keep the whole family happy on your skiing break....
Choose the Perfect Snowboard Bindings
Snowboard bindings are the link between your boots and your board and are therefore an essential part of a snowboarder’s kit...so how do you choose the right one?...
Choosing Snow Shoes
Modern snowshoes stabilize the feet on uneven terrain, allow for natural strides and even keep feet warm....
Choosing the Correct Footwear
How to choose the perfect snowboarding boots...
Choosing Your Board
How to Choose a Snowboard...
Choosing Your Nordic Skiing Style
Sprinters, endurance athletes, nature aficionados and backcountry vertical lovers can all find a winter sport to love under the title of Nordic....
Christmas at Our Ski Lodge: A Case Study
Why not guarantee your family a white Christmas by heading to the slopes? We spoke to Helen Little, a mother of two who spends her Winter holidays in the French Alps, to find out her fairytale breaks....
Classic Techniques
Cross-country skiing is as easy as walking or running...on a waxed floor in socks, and with a little practice it can be just as much fun....
Competitive Nordic Skiing
Whether you are young or old, beginner or expert, first-timer or competition junkie, Nordic Skiing most definitely fits the bill for those with a thirst for competition....
Considerations When Booking a Family Ski Holiday
You can have winter fun with the kids in tow...
Cross Country Paths for Nordic Skiers
Cross-coutnry trail designers utilize terrain variations to create interesting loops of assorted lengths that take skiers into the wilderness and bring them back satisfied from a good workout....
Diet for Skiiers
Eating right will ensure a successful day on the slopes. We show you what to eat and drink when skiing....
Difference between Skiboarding and Snowboarding
Skiboarding is an exciting winter sport that appeals not just to newcomers, but also to those who have previously enjoyed snowboarding and skiing....
Distance Skiing Races
For endurance cross-country skiers marathons take participants all over the world for fun, adventure, camaraderie and aerobic tests of will....
Dog Sled Races
Sled dog racing embodies man's harmony with the earth and all her creatures as well as his ability to push limits endurance and survival....
Dry Slopes and Snow Domes
snowboarding on dry ski slopes and in snowdomes...
Durable Boards
Snowboard construction has come a long way from the days of the plywood Snurfer, today there are two slightly different construction types - sandwich construction and capped construction....
Dynamic Skiing Skills
Dynamic skiing incorporates an open stance, balanced body angles and directional extension for a graceful descent of any terrain....
Environmental Impact of Snowmobiling
The effects of snowmobiling upon the environment and arguments for and against the use of snowmobiles....
Environmental Snow Mobiling Engines
Yellowstone's snowmobile access controversy has pushed the big four manufacturers to design eco-friendly sleds worldwide....
Environmentally Friendly Resorts
Snow is the essence of all great ski resorts, unfortunatly lifts, lodges, snow making equipment and other operations can be detrimental to the environment we love to play in. Luckily many ski areas ar...
Equipment for Alpine Trekking
A cross breed of telemark and alpine, AT bindings allow alpine skiers to skin up backcountry hills with free heel ease yet lock down for alpine descents and in-bounds skiing....
Extreme Snow Running
Introduction to snow shoeing and extreme snow running...
Finding a Value-for-money Winter Sports Destination
You can make the cost of a winter sports trip more manageable by making some careful choices about your destination, and the time that you travel....
Finished Turns
Finished turns facilitate graceful controlled skiing and allow you to check your speed as well as accelterate in all conditions....
Fitness for Skiers
We show you how to look after your body and maximise its potential, before,during and after a day's skiing....
Getting on a Skiing Team
Being on a team imbues skiing with camaraderie, travel, training and fun whether you are training for the olympics or just a weekend recreational race....
Getting Started
Managing gear, buyng tickets and getting on the slopes can be a pain at first. Here are some tipes to so you know what to expect....
Great Ideas for Self Catering Ski Breakfasts
Guarantee your performance on the slopes by taking the time to plan a delicious and nutritious breakfast....
Hazards of Cross Country Skiing
Bears, avalanches, sunburns and simple falling can be hazardous to your health, but in the cross-country world its all part of the fun....
Head Injuries on the Slopes
Head injuries and why they are the most dangerous in snow sports. The different types of head injuries and what to do in the immediate aftermath of a serious head injury occurring as well as signs tha...
Heli and Cat Snowboarding
Introduction to Heli-skiing and snowboarding, and Cat-skiing and snowboarding....
History of Cross Country in the Olympics
Cross-country skiing entered the Olympic games a Norwegian national sport, and continues to uphold the values of its originators....
History of Snowmobiling
From snowplanes to backflip machines, snowmobile history covers inventive tinkering and adventerous riders....
How I Recovered from My Skiing Injury: A Case Study
Even the smallest skiing accident can result in relatively severe injuries - and these injuries need professional medical attention....
How to Become a Ski Instructor
How the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) is the governing body of both ski and snowboard instruction in the UK and is wholly responsible for the training and examination of British ...
How to Become the Next Skiing Champion
Internationally recognized competitions make gate bashing or cliff hucking much more rewarding. With a little preserverience and the right resources you too may be able to join the ranks of guys who c...
How to Replace Broken Skis
Tuning your skis or snowboard will keep them runing smooth, but sometimes repairs are needed. Know when to call the shop or send them back to the manufacturer....
Is it Safe to Ski During Pregnancy?
When it comes to deciding whether to ski or not during pregnancy, take time to assess the risks involved. If you do choose to ski, take steps to enhance your safety....
Joining a Snowshoeing Group
Creating or joining a snowshoe club is a great way to make outdoor friends and gain motivation to get out more....
Keeping Your Body Functioning in Cold Weather
Don't wait for hypothermia to take your common sense, be prepared for winter weather and perform your best injury free....
Knowing What Skiing Equipment You Need
The ease and speed of choosing cross-country gear cuts down on planning time, leaving more time for practicing kick glides and herriginbones....
Looking After Your Back Whilst Skiing
Don't let back pain or a back injury ruin your ski break. Wise up the the risks before setting off....
Movie Review of 'Aspen Extreme'
Two blue collar workers find themselves through skiing, seduction, love, and drugs in Aspen Colorado....
Movie Review of 'Avalanche Alley'
Big Storm disaster movie portrays great avalanche but incomplete story lines....
Movie Review of 'Better off Dead'
The best ski movie ever, side-splittingly funny Better Off Dead, pulls at the heart strings, comically depiciting adolecent live and life in a small town. And the skiing is good too!...
Movie Review of 'Extreme Days'
Extreme scenes of boarding and surfing segue between a story of young people trying to deal with life's curve balls....
Movie Review of 'Frostbite'
Extreme snowboarder Billy Wagstaff gets accepted to Pine Mountain Snowboard Academy to learn from the self-declared great Colonel Jaffe. Lessons on how to be yourself insue with Family Guy style rando...
Movie Review of 'Hot Dog'
Blue collar skier goes west to test his stuff, Aspen Extreme or the classic movie that started it all: Hot Dog, the Moive....
Movie Review of 'Ski School 1 and 2'
Voluptuous half-naked women, hot tubs, florescent one-piece ski suits and back flips, what more could one want in a ski movie. How about the Lombada?...
Movie Review of 'Snowboard Academy'
Can snowbaording really be a mainstream revenue generating sport? Can skiers and snowbaorders erally co-exist on the same mountain? Snowboard Academy contends that they can....
Movie Review of 'Winter Break'
A love story in a ski resort setting, Winter Break, reminds us of the difficulties of starting our lives and following our hearts....
Multiple Skis for all Conditions
Having multiple skis specificly designed for various types of terrain can help your performance and enhance your experience....
My Experience of Apres Ski: A Case Study
What does après ski mean to you? We heard how one après ski veteran makes the most of both night and day when away skiing....
My Gap Year as a Ski Instructor: A Case Study
As a ski instructor, Nathan Cracknell worked hard and partied hard. We heard about his gap year in the sun and the snow....
Nordic Skiing Styles
Nordic skiing encompasses all of the free-heel ski disciplines; cross-country (classic and skate, which includes biathlon), telemark, backcountry touring, and, ski jumping....
Parallel Turns
The pinical turn in alpine skiing, parallel, facilitates dynamic skiing over all terrain and is what makes skiing gracefull and beautiful....
Planning Meals: Why Food is Key for Safe Skiing
Food is a vital consideration when skiing. You need to make sure you are getting the right nutrients if you are to make the most of your skiing trip....
Preventing Snow Sports Injuries
How common sense and listening to advice as well as having the right equipment and knowing your own limitations will prove to be your greatest ally in minimising the risk of snow sports injuries....
Private Resorts
Imagine a place where you are the only person on the moutain with untouched powder, where every lesson is private and the whole staff is there to serve your needs. Heaven? No, Private Resort....
Second-hand Ski Equipment: Is it Worth It?
Buying second-hand equipment can be a great way to cut the cost of skiing - but you should make sure that you don't sacrifice quality or safety in order to save a few pounds....
Skating Technique
Skate style cross-country skiing is great aerobic exercise and often preferred by those who like the purity of human speed....
Ski Resorts in Australia and New Zealand
A great team, Australia provides the beginner terrain and family skiing, while New Zealand appeals to extreme skiers and mountains adventurers....
Ski Resorts in Europe
From underdeveloped to entire countries of skiing Meccas, European skiing is accessible and widespread....
Ski Resorts in North America
With more than 430 public resorts in the US and 190 in Canada, North America offers skiing for every taste ability and price range....
Ski Resorts in South America
South American skiing is as much about cultural exploration as adventuring, but offers great resort experiences in Chile and Argentina....
Skiboarding Equipment: What Do I Need?
You will require a range of equipment for skiboarding, including boots, clothing, protection, and the skiboards themselves....
Skiing for Women
From ski wear and skis to forums and classes, how is the skiing industry catering for its growing female customer base?...
Skiing Hazards
Crowded slopes, snow conditions and false bravery can be hazardous to a skiers health. International rules and common sense help keep skiers injury free....
Skiing off the Track
Backcountry alpine or cross-country skiing and snowbaording sooths long-lift-line abused souls and cures our need for adventure....
Skiing on a Budget
Feeling the pinch? We share accommodation, food, transport and equipment tips for the thrifty skier....
Skiing Techniques
Skiing is a melding of edging, rotation and flexion/extension movements encompassed in a balanced stance....
Skiing Vs Snowboarding
History of the skiing snowboarding feud and how it has died away....
Skiing: Bindings
Bindings connect your legs to your skis and can affect your skiing and save your knees as well as allow you to skin up a mountian....
Skiing: Boots
Whether you're in last century's rear-entry boots or just want to see what's out there, getting a certified boot fitter to fine tune your boots to the perfect fit will make your feet happy to ski as l...
Skills for Surviving Big Jumps
Tips on how to attempt jumps on a snowboard....
Sledding Equipment
Buying the right toboggan or sled ensures a great day on the snow or the right tool to carry your gear....
Snowboarding Around the World
Though it was invented in the USA snowboarding has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the world. Most people tend to think that snowboarding is only practiced in places like North America and...
Snowboarding Hazards
How to avoid getting hurt when snowboarding...
SnowboardingTechniques to Begin With
Basic snowboarding techniques for beginners...
Snowboards For Any Adventure
Types of snowboards and the advantages of the all mountain freeride snowboard....
Social Clubs and Amateur Races
Snowshoeing provides aerobic exercise and amazing winter views. Joining a club, taking a vacation or participating in a race can provide the perfect environment for every level of enthusiast....
Specific Risk Groups: Beginners
How beginners are a specific risk group to suffering injuries participating in snow sports. How correct equipment, common sense, knowing your ability and not participating if your mental senses aren’t...
Specific Risk Groups: Children
The risk factors associated with children who participate in snow sports and how it is a combination of the right instruction, a child’s awareness of the dangers and a respect for the slopes....
Spinal Injuries on the Slopes
The importance of assuming a spinal injury when carrying out initial first aid on the slopes and some of the signs and symptoms of a casualty who has suffered spinal damage....
Split Boards and Cool Gear
Pros and cons of spilt boards and snow shoes...
Summer Snowboarding
snowboarding in the summer on glaciers and in the southern hemisphere...
Survival Gear
Prepare for the worst-case scenario...
Tackling Cliffs
Gravity makes skiing an adrenaline sport, hucking cliffs increases the power of gravity, giving adrenaline junkies an extra shot....
Take of and Landing
Fly like Icarus starting with a balanced stance and landing ready to absorb the impact perpendicular to the slope....
Techniques for Nordic Skiing
Fun drills on cross-country skis teach proper stance, balance and technique, helping effective movements to beomce second nature....
Telemark Skiing
Telemark skiing isn't hugely different from alpine skiing, but it clarifies so many Alpine techniques and quenches advanced skiers’ thirst for challenge....
Telemark Skiing Equipment
Telemark equipment embodies the concept of integration. Boot and binding systems work together exclusively and pare with skis designed for specific styles of teliers. The right combination can make tr...
Telemark Skiing Techniques
Balance and complete turns allow skiers to tackle any terrain, but they make telemark turns easier and beautiful....
Tele-Skiing Equipment
Is your gear up to speed for Telemark?...
The Difference a Pole Makes
From old-school aluminum to new-school carbon composites, poles are taking on the technology challenge, and those of us willing to pay may appreciate the fine tunning of our skiing arm extensions....
The History of Snowboarding
Brief history of the people who developed snowboarding...
The Masters World Cup
The Snowboard FIS World Cup and the controversey surrounding it....
The Worlds Best Skiing and Snowboarding Resorts
The best ski resorts for beginners, families, powder, freestyle and bargain hunters....
Tips to Ensure Environmentally Friendly Snowboarding
The environmental impact of snowboarding and how to minimise it....
Top Tips to Cut the Cost of Winter Sports
Winter sports can be expensive - but with some forward planning and creative thinking you can make your trip as affordable as possible....
Trapped in Your Car During Heavy Snow
This article offers advice on what to do if you are trapped in your car during snowy conditions in winter....
VIDEO: Basic Flexibility
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Hello I'm Nicky Parsons from the specialist cross-country ski holiday company Nordic Challenge. I'm here on behalf of onsnow.co.uk to show you a few simple things that the novice ski...
VIDEO: Co-ordination and Rhythm
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Hello I'm Nicky Parsons from the specialist cross-country ski holiday company Nordic Challenge I'm here on behalf of onsnow.co.uk to show you a few simple things that the novas skier...
VIDEO: Keeping the Correct Posture
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Hello I'm Nicky Parsons, from the specialist ski holiday company Nordic Challenge. I'm here o behalf of OnSnow.co.uk to show you a few simple things that the novas skiers can do to...
What Is Backcountry Sledding?
What backcountry sledding is and how it differs to snowboarding. Its appeal and its dangers....
What is Nordic Skiing all about?
Nordic skiing encompasses all of the free-heel ski disciplines; cross-country (classic and skate, which includes biathlon), telemark, backcountry touring, and, not for the faint-hearted, ski jumping!...
What is Skiboarding?
Skiboarding is a fun, unique sport that takes some of the best parts of skiing, snowboarding, and inline skating, and combines them....
What to Expect From Nordic Skiing
Cross-country skiing combines the aerobic addict and nature lover in us all....
What to Expect from Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a relatively easy sport to pick up and it displays a steep learning curve. Most people who take lessons are able to gain basic control of a snowboard within a few hours and with a litt...
What to Expect on Your First Day of Skiing
Slipping and sliding down a snow-covered run to the chants of your friends, or directions of your instructor is easier if you know what to expect....
What to Look For When Planning A Ski Trip
Important elements to keep in mind when planning the perfect ski vacation, from location and season to non-skiing activities....
What to Wear When Skiing
Dressing for snow sports is as important, or more so, than the skis or snowboard you buy. Looking cool and staying warm bepends on how smart you dress....
Which Nordic Ski Discipline is for Me?
Nordic skiing encompasses all of the free-heel ski disciplines; cross-country (classic and skate, which includes biathlon), telemark, backcountry touring, and, ski jumping....
Working a Winter: A Guide to Doing a Season
Guide to working a winter in a ski resort...
World Cup Ski Racing
Alpine World Cup racing has captivated audiences since 1967, promoting skiing as a whole and the sponsors who capitalize off the glory of the stars....
World Cup Telemark Competitions
Introduction to telemark skiing, and world cup telemark events...
Wrist Injuries on the Slopes
The importance of using wrist guards in snowboarding and of learning how to fall correctly and the reasons why snowboarders tend to suffer with far more wrist fractures than other snow sports enthusia...