For many people, the idea of a holiday is the chance to relax and unwind, to get away from the stresses of everyday normal life, and take a good few days to rest. This could involve a beach holiday to somewhere like the Carribean or the South Pacific, Bora Bora or Maldives, which offer glorious sunshine, and picturesque views.. For others, it could be a city break, to explore the culture of somewhere like Rome,...
Canadian ski resorts don’t get much notice apart from Whistler Blackcomb yet there are several top resorts that would seem like a skiers’ paradise. Blackcomb, which is the first venue on this list, is known as one of the best in the world as it is the largest ski resort in all of North America. This hardly means it’s all Canada has to offer, however. The 2020/21 ski season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Let’s cut to the chase first. With so many regulations in the US regarding sports betting, and each state having its own set of rules, the average bettor can easily get confused. Bettors in “The Evergreen State” are no exception to this rule. Most of them are confused and literally have only one question on their minds – is sports betting legal in Washington, or should I go to the neigburing state to place bets?...
On the face of it, it seems the most ridiculous suggestion going. The thought of taking toddlers to a treacherous mountain, skis in hands, seems utterly irresponsible. Of course, for those of you who have been on a skiing holiday, you’ll know the truth. In short, the kids love it – and quite often they become much better than the grown-ups themselves. While children do seem to pick skiing up a little easier, there’s still...
Spend this winter season working and living the mountain dream! Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center is located next to Rocky Mountain National Park on 120K of groomed track and trails. Choose between a variety of jobs; Nordic Center Instructor/Worker, Nordic Shop Supervisor, Nordic Trail Groomer, or Head Nordic Trail Groomer (up to $25/hour with room & board available). The trails at Snow Mountain Ranch go through thousands of acres of pine forest and wide meadows, while passing through occasional historic...
This press release, written by Bill Kellick, was originally posted at TeamUSA.org. Oct. 27, 2021, 8:47 a.m. (ET) (NEW GLOUCESTER, MAINE) – US Biathlon has announced the roster for the Pre-World Cup On-Snow Camp in Obertilliah, Austria, as well as the roster for the first two IBU Cup competitions of the 2021-22 season. The Pre-World Cup Camp will begin November 11 with athletes joining National Team Coaches Armin Auchentaller and Vegard Bitnes for on-snow training ahead of the first BMW IBU...
Long gone are the days of needing actual snow to go skiing. Yup, that’s right, you can actually ski year-round with or without snow. However, there are some pretty basic things you will need to know before you can go skiing whether you want snow or not. Any budding skier will want to make sure they have all the right ski equipment and know some of the basics they will need to try once on...
If you consider yourself to be a true sports fan, then you have to be someone who loves the Olympics. It is a nearly month-long event where athletes from all over the world compete against each other, in some of the most entertaining yet difficult events, with the dream being to win a gold medal in front of an adoring crowd, and millions, if not billions, of people watching on back home. The 2020 Tokyo...
Previewing parts of the Cross-Country course at this seasons Skiing World Cup With the Cross-Country event at this season’s Skiing World Cup due to begin at the end of November, we thought it would be a good idea to preview some resorts and areas that this season’s competition will be heading to. This year’s event looks to be as closely contested as ever, and therefore may not be an easy sport to bet on in...
Skiing is a great and enjoyable sport for amateur skiers, intermediate and professional ones. It is a thrilling sport with few rules if you want to learn it and become better at it. Today, there are multiple skiing spots and numerous coaches ready to train people to become better skiers. One of the things that makes this sport popular is that you can never reach a ceiling point because there are always opportunities to do...
Ski resorts are a fantastic way to enjoy a breath of fresh air and most importantly, enjoy your favourite sport. However, if you are unable to ski for some reason or another, such as an injury, how can you make the best of the trip without spoiling it for the other people you are with? Whether you have a close group of friends or a partner who loves to ski, you may wonder how you...
Wearing a white button-down shirt and dark jeans, Petter Northug entered Latvia’s biggest casino Thursday afternoon. Playing poker for money is illegal in Norway, which is why the Norwegian National Poker Championships are held abroad every year and players often hone their skills at www.jackpotcitycasino.com. Inside the casino, Northug and the rest of the Mosvik, Norway, poker team is competing for the kitty containing about 2 million Norwegian Kroner (just under $400,000) and the national...
CANMORE, Alta.—Eight Canadians are readying themselves to head to Europe in the coming weeks to open the highly-anticipated Olympic and Paralympic season while bringing the maple leaf to the World Cup cross-country skiing start line. Nordiq Canada will send a dynamic group of four women and four men who are determined to climb up the international rankings in the first three weeks of World Cup action before returning to Canada for the holiday break followed...
Finland is a magical place to be in the winter months. You can admire the northern lights and immerse yourself in the Finnish culture. Of course, it is also a great place to enjoy skiing, dog sledding, Actic swimming as well as snowmobiling. It is also a great place for people looking for adventures. You can also enjoy some interesting meals and sip coffees at Nordic cafes. Finns are some of the world’s biggest coffee...
If you are like many skiers and love to follow risk-taking in the mountains by enjoying a spot of gambling in the evenings, then this article was created for you. European countries have enjoyed some of the best snow in recent years, making it an incredible ski season for many resorts. But if you head to the Alps in a season when the snow is a little poor, you might want to find other ways...
Whether you find yourself with some free time on your hands at a ski resort, or just sitting at home pining for a trip to the mountains, you have plenty of options available to entertain you during this time. Most of us enjoy skiing and the slopes, so when we are away, playing video games based on our favourite sport is something we enjoy. New ski video games are coming out on an annual basis,...
For many persons, spending months or even weeks, going down the slopes or at a ski resort is a fantastic opportunity that some of us can only dream of. You can spend a great time enjoying the natural environment, meet like-minded persons and get fit all in your own time. Naturally, there are some things you will love and others which you don’t. For example, not everyone enjoys being far from their friends and family...
Skiing, particularly cross-country skiing, is one of the most popular winter activities. In this sport, the skier uses their own locomotion to navigate a snow-covered terrain. However, although it can be a fun and enjoyable winter activity, skiing may also result in accidents and injuries. Depending on the extent and severity of the injuries, this unfortunate incident may change your life and that of your family forever. If you’ve been involved in a ski accident,...
Location Geneva, NY Description SUMMARY The Head Alpine Ski Coach is responsible for the development, organization and management of a collegiate men’s and women’s skiing program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In the fall of 2022, the programs will be in their first varsity intercollegiate season. HWS has had a long-standing, successful ski club. The responsibilities of the position include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting;...
September 29, 2021 Olympic and Junior/U23 World Championship Trials set for Canmore; Canadian Ski Championships head to Whistler CANMORE, Alta.— After working extensively with its Divisional partners, Nordiq Canada has created a regional, high-level cross-country ski race series for the 2021-22 season that has been designed to strengthen the performance pathway across the country while minimizing travel for the nation’s young cross-country skiers and emphasizing developmentally appropriate racing. Canada’s cross-country ski athletes will...