Category: Beginners Ski Tips
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5 Types of Snow and How They Function
It might seem like an odd idea but there are different types of snow and you need to know about them if you’re a keen skier. The different types of snow will affect how your skis ride and how you handle yourself. You will probably remember form your science lessons as an 8 year old…
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How to Adapt to Skiing Moguls
The Skiing Department has written a Blog Post about How to Adapt to Skiing Moguls. You can view the post on Dave Barton’s SkiBlog-SkiBlog: How to Adapt to Skiing Moguls
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Ski Rucksack & Backpack Advice
Many skiers choose to wear a rucksack (I prefer the term backpack) when skiing. Often we are out all day in the mountains and we simply need to carry stuff around with us. As skiers, we do have different requirements for what we need to carry. For some, it’s simply a picnic lunch for the…
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More Spring Skiing
In Part 1, of this Blog Article, I described good European Ski Resorts for Spring Skiing. Now, I am going to describe the snow conditions you can expect, why its a good time to go Ski Touring and list the Advantages and Disadvantages of Spring Skiing.
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Spring Skiing
The key to Spring skiing is to choose high altitude resorts, preferably with a glacier as back up. In recent years, the European Alps have seen bumper end of season snowfalls that ensure good conditions right throughout April. It is not uncommon for there to be fantastic snow conditions at over 2000 meters of altitude…
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Ski Poles
What are ski poles for and why do we need them? Often a question asked by beginners as they are handed an item of equipment which on the face of it seems unnecessary. Certainly some beginners are taught without poles at first, especially children as learning to ski without relying on the support of a…
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Ski Jackets – Essential Ski Clothing
Your skiing jacket will be there to protect you from the elements and it’s crucial you choose wisely when making this purchase. The difference between a poor quality garment and a good quality one, in bad conditions, can make the difference between a good day in the mountains and a very bad one.
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Ski Pants – Essential Ski Clothing
Probably the most important purchase you make when choosing garments for skiing is the outer layer. A skiing Jacket and Skiing pants combine to provide the first line of protection against the elements.