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| You Too Can Ski Down Mount Everest |
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| Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory. - David Breashears- Extreme Skier Maegan Carney Extreme skier Maegan Carney had made a bid to be the first woman, and second person to ski down the world's tallest mountain. Because of th |
| A Brief History of Alpine Skiing |
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| The history of skiing is an interesting one. As the story goes, skiing was preceded by snowshoeing, or so we think. When Sondre Norheim, a Norwegian now heralded as the "father of modern day skiing", invented the ski binding, skiers were able to tur |
| Downhill Skiing; Watch for Injuries |
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| Most people do not realize how important it is to use good equipment that fits properly when skiing. The wrong equipment could cost you an arm and a leg or at least the use of them for a while with pins and steel rods in your bones and casts coverin |
| An Introduction to Heli Skiing |
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| What is Heli Skiing? Heli skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing that is reached by a helicopter, not a ski lift. Heli skiing can be a great opportunity for most skiers, but read on for more information about Heli skiing and how to choose a Heli Skiin |
| Three Steps To Safer Backcountry Or Heli Skiing |
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| One of the most serious threats to backcountry or heli skiers and snowboarders are avalanches. But, the fact that nearly all avalanches which endanger people are triggered by the skiers or boarders themselves means that in most cases, they are preve |
| Winter Trails Around The Corner - Getting The Top Ski Glove |
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| Like a crouching tiger, winter weather is always lurking in the background, ready to pounce on the remaining light-dimming days of late autumn. It's never too early to get the jump on next winter's ski, snow board and snow shoe season by checking ou |
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