Skiing

Key Features of The Rossignol Phantom Sc80 Skis 170cm: * 60% Off-Piste / 40% Piste * Sharknose - An aluminum insert integrated into the tip of the ski increases torsional rigidity for added control at high speeds. This greater rigidity allows the ski to push through inconsistent snow without losing grip * Sloping Dual Tech - 7 slanting sidewalls protected by a mini cap to facilitate pivoting and skid turns - Mini Cap: extra precision and sidewall protection - Mini Cap: extra precision and sidewall protection * VAS - Vibration Absorbing System - Selective vibration damping system - Elastomers built into the ends of ... Read Full Story

Outside magazine's November issue scopes out the best ski resorts in North America, from Alaska to Vermont. For the deepest snows, Outside lists Alta/Snowbird in Utah, Jackson Hole, Wyo., Alyeska Resort in Alaska and Silverton Mountain in Colorado. For the apres-ski party scene, the magazine recommends Breckenridge in Colorado, Whistler-Blackcomb in British Columbia, Park City, Utah, and Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado. For fresh powder without the crowds, Outside mentions Powder Mountain, Utah, Jay Peak in Vermont, Bridger Bowl in Montana, and Crested Butte in Colorado. And on the magazine's "editor's choice/Best in Class" list were Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Steamboat in Colorado, Taos ... Read Full Story

Rossignol Avenger 82 Carbon Skis w/ Axium 120 Bindings 2010 - Mens The Avenger 82 Ti is a new breed of all-mountain ski. Designed for expert skiers seeking the ideal one-ski quiver that rips on the groomers, and performs effortlessly in powder and crud. This high-octane ski is made with two sheets of titanium sandwiched around a wood core with vertical sidewalls. With the new all-mountain tip and wide waist of the 82 Ti you can dig trenches on the hardpack and blasts though powder and crud like a freight train. Key Features of the Rossignol Avenger 82 Skis w/ Axium 120 Bindings: 70% ... Read Full Story

Cross Country Skiing Wintersports, interesting!  "World Cup Beitostoelen" Match scheduled: Dated: 21-11-2009; Time: 10:30 until 11:30(GMT), 10km Freestyle Ladies, Start of the FIS new World Cup Season 2009/2010. Beitostoelen, Norway Read Full Story

Cross Country Skiing Wintersports, interesting!  "World Cup Beitostoelen" Match scheduled: Dated: 21-11-2009; Time: 10:30 until 11:30(GMT), 10km Freestyle Ladies, Start of the FIS new World Cup Season 2009/2010. Beitostoelen, Norway Read Full Story

Skiing and snowboarding holidays have grown in popularity in recent years. This has been made possible by the growth of the low cost airlines and the increase in the availability of holiday home rentals.There are now many ski chalets, self catering apartments, farmhouses and holiday villas to choose from all over Europe and the rest of the world. France has become a very popular winter sports holiday destination. The explosion in the number of people snowboarding has led to tourists going to France on snowboarding weekends and also long weekend skiing holidays. The snowboarders like to stay in either self catering apartments or if ... Read Full Story

This coming February 2010, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole presents the How-to-Heli Ski Camp, a special three-day, four-night camp offered in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and High Mountain Heli-Skiing. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort by the Four Seasons offers a full heli-ski vacation experience for this February at the Wyoming Ski resort in the United States. Read Full Story