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Canadian Figure Skater Joannie Rochette’s Medal Triumphs Death Of Mom At Canadian Winter Olympics. - Michael Gaffley
24 Year Old Canadian Figure Skater Joannie Rochette's Priceless Medal Triumphs Over Death Of Mom At Canadian Winter Olympics. I tip my hat to the courage of Joannie Rochette. She deserved her medal at the Winter Olympics last night. One could feel the sense of triumph and celebrate with her... Submitted 2 years 89 days ago.

Michael Phelps Most Decorated Gold Medalist Retirement Plan At Winter Olympics In Vancouver - Michael Gaffley
Michael Phelps stated that he London will be his last Olympic swimming competition. Michael has had a great swimming career and always said that he will not swim competitively after 30. He should be commended for knowing when to stop and not go on and on and on like some athletes do until they... Submitted 2 years 95 days ago.

Message to NBC: The Winter Olympics Are Boring - Terry Mitchell
NBC paid tons of money for its exclusive rights to broadcast the 2010 Winter Olympic Games from Vancouver, so who could blame that network for promoting them as vigorously as it is? In fact, since the opening ceremonies last Friday night, it's been mostly Olympics most of the time on all of NBC's... Submitted 2 years 96 days ago.

Luger Dies Canadian Winter Olympics: Is There No Limit To The Quest For Greatness By Our Athletes? - Michael Gaffley
Luger Dies Canadian Winter Olympics: Is There No Limit To The Quest For Greatness By Our Athletes? Where will it all end and at what price the loss of life and limb? Is it worth it? It is one thing to be an adrenalin junkie. There is nothing wrong with mastering techniques and subjecting the... Submitted 2 years 102 days ago.

A Guide to Snowboarding in Tignes - John Blackett
(by a man with Brevieres in his heart and a snowboard on his feet) Ancient history tells us of a place where skiing was encouraged as soon as it was born. Way back in the 1920s the area welcomed the first pioneer skiers with open arms. The same warm welcome has been extended to Tignes... Submitted 4 years 2 days ago.

Snowboarding Mogul Shaun White Out for More Gold - Kesha Coggins
Shawn White has set the standard for the adrenaline filled sport like no other snowboarder to date has. Snowboarding as an Olympic sport first made its dbut in 1998 at the Olympic Winter Games in . The event did not go off without its controversy as several boarders boycotted the first ever... Submitted 2 years 115 days ago.

Skiing Safely in tignes - John Blackett
My number one tip is to wear a helmet. Many people would not dream of riding a bike through a park without a helmet but would ski down an icy black run wearing only a woolly hat on their heads. As more and more skiers start to wear helmets it is even more urgent for you to do so. If you ever... Submitted 3 years 175 days ago.

Paralympics Biathlon. Disabled Skiing and Shooting. A Most Demanding Sport - - Joe Mac Millan
Paralympics Biathlon. The sport of cross-country skiing is a tough aerobic workout. Step into the boots, slip the boots into the bindings and take off skiing. Ahhh. It sounds so easy to do. In real life, after a few pushes and slides your heart rate soars, your lungs desperately try to... Submitted 3 years 232 days ago.

Wheelchair curling. Amazing Disabled Players Make it Look Easy - - Joe Mac Millan
Wheelchair curling is a sport for paraplegics. It is a sport that combines a lot of skill and it takes a ton of strategy to be a winner. Wheelchair curling is the only Paralympics sport that comprises teams made up of both men and women on the same team. The Torino Paralympic Winter Games saw... Submitted 3 years 232 days ago.

Advice On Buying Your Ski Boots - John Blackett
The most difficult ski challenge you'll probably ever face is not the toughest black run in resort, but finding a comfortable fitting boot that also performs well. Remember before you buy your skis, it is important to get the right boots. Ski boots are the first piece of ski equipment that you... Submitted 3 years 343 days ago.

Snow Skiing, My Heart And Soul! - Roger Bourne
It’s so cold, it’s so wet, and it’s so dangerous? Please let me share why you and I are not Crazy! For Everyone. Snow skiing is one of the really exciting sports that combine exhilaration, fellowship, ambience and adventure, for all levels of participants. In Europe, children... Submitted 4 years 291 days ago.

8 Ways to Stay Safe on the Slopes - - Suzy Buglewicz
It’s snow time for most of the country, and for skiers and snowboarders, the sunny skies and fresh, powder topped mountains beckon. Unfortunately, nothing ruins a great ski trip as much as an accident that didn't have to happen. Following these tips will help everyone stay safe on the... Submitted 1 year 120 days ago.

Some Great Activities To Do Once The Snow Flies! - - John Sully
Each year the weather in Minneapolis can bring it early or bring it late, snow that is. Whether it is early or it is late, you can be sure it will definitely come, if you like it or not. Personally I am always happy to get a nice early snowfall before thanks giving. For this season, the 2010... Submitted 1 year 144 days ago.

Snowboarding Tricks. Avoid Snowboarding Injuries. Get Back On Your Snowboard and Try Again - Joe Mac Millan
All the snowboarding books teach the snowboarding basics you will need to perform the tricks you see others perform. If you are going to be a good snowboarder you must work harder that the best snowboarders out there. Luckily for you the sport is a fun sport. After all, what other sport has... Submitted 1 year 252 days ago.

Back Country Snowboarding. Are You Ready For some Thrills? Get Ready For an Unmatched Experience - Joe Mac Millan
There is more to back country snowboarding than meets the eye. For instance. You must get to the backcountry. That means either a very expensive sno-cat ride or lift ticket or perhaps a snowmobile. Either way it might be costly. If you are in good condition you may want to walk and that... Submitted 1 year 252 days ago.

Womens Snowboarding. Four Ways You Can Spurt From The Gates Your Next Snowboarding Holidays - Joe Mac Millan
Women's snowboarding has come a long way these past few years. Everyone certainly took notice during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games when the TV screen was filled with extremely happy ladies snowboarding their hearts out and literally flying down the courses. Traditionally, men have... Submitted 1 year 252 days ago.

Snowboarding Gear. Buy The Best. Learn Why The Fancy Graphics May Not Keep You Warm - Joe Mac Millan
Snowboarding gear. When your sport takes you outside the one thought in your mind when it comes to equipment must be the word QUALITY. Some people chose to play indoors and their equipment does not have the effects the sun and rain to contend with. But once you move to an outdoors sport the... Submitted 1 year 252 days ago.

Ski Down Under in Australia - - Jack Authors
Ask most people from the northern hemisphere what comes to mind when asked what Australia is known for and they will probably leave snow skiing out of the sentence. Sure, Australia has a big reputation for beaches and the outback, but the country also boasts some fine ski resorts in the south... Submitted 1 year 301 days ago.

Best Beginner Snowboard - - Eric Clemmer
Is it possible to determine what is the best beginner snowboard? Yes, it is actually very easy. There are several qualities that beginners snowboards should have. If you are just starting out and don't know what qualities to look for in a snowboard here are some tips. Soft Flex Snowboard:... Submitted 4 years 137 days ago.

All About Artificial Snow - Roger Moss
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, top resorts now need to offer a lot more than good snow conditions. Without them, though, there’s no skiing, so investment in new and upgraded snowmaking infrastructure is steadily increasing. To find out how it works in a major ski resort I visited... Submitted 4 years 290 days ago.

Breathable Waterproof Ski Jackets - christopher aggie
If you ever wondered how to sort through the maze of different ski jackets, cut through the hype, brand names, this article may help. We will condense attributes of ski jackets into components, namely breathibility and water resistance. We will try to help demystify the two terms. Lets start with... Submitted 5 years 231 days ago.

Breckenridge Ski School '10-'11 Holiday Calendar - - Ted Amenta
Consistently rated in the top 10 by Ski Magazine, and other leading industry publications, Breckenridge Colorado is one of the world's premier winter resort destinations. And with annual skier/snowboarder visits consistently in the 1+ million range, chairlift lines can be an issue for some snow... Submitted 1 year 195 days ago.

Top Athlete Preparation for Winter Sports - Mark Bartley
The world of the elite athlete has been transformed dramatically in recent years, with most top level competitors living the lives of professional sportsmen and women, even if they are not yet seeing the multi-million pound salaries that some of the world's top sports professionals can demand.... Submitted 2 years 177 days ago.

Cross-country Skiing - Mark Bartley
You may be amazed by the amount of energy a cross-country skier can expend. In terms of the effort required, the skills levels and the duration of some competitive races, there is little to compare with an international cross-country skiing event, and when combined with rifle shooting, as in the... Submitted 2 years 251 days ago.

Tomamu Japan; Off-Piste Skiing Galore!! - Greg Doyle
Tomamu is a good ski resort for all ability levels, but for advanced riders the tree skiing (which isn't banned unlike many Japanese resorts) is really enjoyable. There are also great powder stashes in the backcountry if you can appear invisible and are good at doing the limbo under ropes. The... Submitted 1 year 324 days ago.