Most people think of competitive skiing about once every four years, when the Winter Olympics roll around. That’s unfortunate because skiing can be a fantastic spectator sport. Speed, spills and plenty of thrills are the name of the game in Alpine skiing,...
Camping and hiking are beloved activities for all seasons and weather conditions, but if you’re looking for a more extreme wilderness adventure, combine the two and go backpacking. Before you head out on your first backpacking trip, however, be sure to follow...
It may be the hottest part of summer now, but ski season is coming quickly. Now is the time for skiers to get in shape so that they will be able to safely have fun on the slopes this winter. In order to get in shape for the ski season, there are a variety of different...
The word Biathlon is a familiar term any time the Winter Olympics comes around. Biathlon is a unique sport that is a combination of two activities. The Biathlon includes cross-country skiing and shooting into one. This may sound like an odd pairing of sports but the...
If you have been skiing before you may know that there is a general sense of etiquette that is followed among skiers. There are certain things you should and should not do on the slopes that will result in a good or bad time skiing. If it is your first time skiing or...
