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6 Different Types of Ski Hills and Resorts Worldwide

Ski resorts around the world offer exceptional opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Many of them have areas that suit all ranges of skill levels. Resorts are not all created equally. Understanding how resorts and trails differ can help ensure a great escape into the snow. What to Know About the different types of Ski Resorts …

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5 Different Types of Cross Country Ski Bindings

There are many moving parts for the cross-country ski equipment kit, and ski bindings are important ones. These are an important safety feature that attach your boots to the skis so that you can ski safely without worrying about falling off of the ski. You can’t just get any kind of ski bindings, particularly with …

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7 Different Types of Downhill Skiing Poles

If you are new to skiing, purchasing downhill skiing poles can feel like a daunting task the first time that you start looking at them. There are many different types, with different sizes, different poles for different conditions, various kinds of construction materials, and extras. There is so much to know about getting the right …

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Skiing in Powder vs. on Groomed Runs – Differences? Similarities?

Since I didn’t grow up in the snow zone, I had no clue that snow varies in the mountains, and there’s a difference between powder snow and groomed snow, and a list of other types. Now that I’m a snow sports enthusiast, let me enlighten you, to prevent the shock that I went through. By …

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Skiing on Sand vs. Snow – Similarities? Differences?

“Snow skiing dates back at least 7,000 years to Norway, where hunters and trappers would use skis to move through the snow in order to track their prey, while the ancient Egyptians are thought to have surfed down the sand using wood and pottery.” – Alltracks Academy  Today we can glide down the slopes on skis …

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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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