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6 Different Types of Ski Lessons

You should try skiing!  No, really, you should.  Before you protest that it seems so difficult to learn, look into taking ski lessons at the beginner, intermediate, or expert level, in large or small groups or one-on-one. Living in climates where seasons change, spending time outdoors should be all about taking advantage of what’s great …

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Wet vs. Dry Snow Skiing? Differences? Similarities? What’s better?

One of the most common sports during the winter months is skiing. It can either be a weekend hobby for family, friends, or something that you take a trip for, but skiing is highly sought after during the coldest of months. When you start skiing, however, you will quickly learn the difference between ski styles, …

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Skidded Ski Turns vs. Carving – What’s the Difference?

Learning how to turn is among the most essential skills for both a beginner and an expert skier. The art of turning on skis has two fundamental purposes.  The obvious reason is that it changes the direction in which the skier was headed. It is also the most important way to safely make it down …

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Backcountry Skiing vs. Splitboarding – Differences? Similarities?

As a skier, I can tell you that getting up those backcountry slopes is way easier for us than for our snowboarding buddies. Well, those who are more on the fit side, tend to keep up. Splitboarding in the backcountry is the fastest and most efficient method for snowboarders to get about. Splitboards are faster …

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Heli Skiing vs. Cat Skiing – Differences? Similarities? What’s Better?

The following is a comparison of these two popular forms of motorized skiing, so you can determine which is better for your next winter (or beyond) holiday once you’ve tried powder skiing at your local ski resort. Cat and Heli-Skiing are Known as Mechanized Skiing Snowcats and helicopters are used to transport skiers and snowboarders …

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How Many Skiing World Cups Are There?

Did you know, there are six major skiing world cups that take place annually. These are the Alpine Skiing World Cup, the Biathlon World Cup, the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup, the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding World Cup, the Nordic Combined World Cup, and the Ski Jumping World Cup. Imagine that you are an avid skier …

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