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Skiing in New York If you want straight, smooth, and steep drops, go Skiing in New York. Ski resorts in this area include the Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua, Catamount Ski Area in Hillsdale, Gore Mountain in North Creek, Greek Peak in Virgil, Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun in Monticello, Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville near Buffalo, Holimont in ... Read more »

New Mexico Skiing When it comes to Skiing, New Mexico has something to offer. Known for its heavy snowfall and mountains which are suitable for snow sports, it keeps drawing people from all over the world. Among the famous ski resorts in New Mexico are: Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Apache.

Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley was founded in 1955 by Ernie and Rhoda Blake. After finding the spot that he thought was the perfect place to put up ... Read more »

Family Skiing Skiing holidays for the family have the potential to be the best, or the absolute worst, bonding moments. The turnout depends largely on the kind of vacation, activities, and accommodations that you are going to get. When your family is already tired of all the usual activities done year after year, then maybe now is the time to try a new way to totally rev up your holiday.

Skiing is not the most popular activity on people’s lists of holiday prospects, especially the ones who still have very little kids. The reason? A Skiing holiday is typically put off until the kids in the family are older and more able to look after themselves during the trip. Of course, getaways should not be for the children’s benefit only; parents are also entitled to take pleasure in spending this precious time with their families. To ensure a m ... Read more »


Ski Lifts Ski Lifts are the means of transport in Ski Resorts. Ride a Ski Lift to reach the top of the slope, then ski your way down.

Aerial Lifts and Surface Lifts are the basic forms of Ski Lifts. Get familiar with these lifts in this section:

Aerial Lifts
Aerial Lifts transport the skiers up the hill while sitting on an open chair or gondola which is attached to a cable. Chairlifts and aerial trams are examples of Aerial Lifts.

Technically speaking, gondolas and chairlifts are trams. Aerial trams refer to those lifts which look like hanging buses. They are usually built in ski parks. One of the popular trams in the US is the New York Trams. It spans the East River and connects Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.

While trams are designed ... Read more »

Skiing in West Virginia With its high amount of snowfall and long ski season, West Virginia is one great Skiing destination.

In West Virginia, the parks and ski areas have sled and inner tube runs and rope tow, as well as snow – groomer tours, snowmobiles, and snow body board sleds. Each resort allows Snowboarding on all slopes. For snowshoe trekkers, popular destinations are Monongahela National Forest and state parks as well as the West Virginia's pristine snow – covered forests. Also, outfitters provide guided tours, equipment rentals, and lessons for those who want to explore miles of hiking trails blanketed by snow.

West Virginia also offers winter sport options from major comm ... Read more »

Jet Skiing Jet Skiing is a water sport in which an individual rides a jet ski and jumps over waves. It is a sport enjoyed by many who love being in the water and find speed thrilling. It is a sport enjoyed by many who love being in the water and find speed thrilling.

This activity has only a few requirements - a jet ski, calm lake (or any body of water, preferably not crowded), and a life jacket - and viola, the rider gets moving that instant. Experience or practice is not necessary. This sport is generally for people of all ages. In fact, even a 12-year-old can engage in Jet Skiing.

The growing popularity of Jet Skiing, according to its enthusiasts, is fairly due to the “ride-ability” of a jet ski. More so, people engaging in it need not think much about safety. Riding a jet ski is as simple as riding a recreational park’s ... Read more »

Utah Skiing Skiing in Utah, being profoundly ingrained in the history of North America, was rooted from the traditional legacy of the state’s town resorts - Alta and Brighton being the most prominent ones. Over the past years, Utah, with its diverse number and classification of slopes and terrains, has been the perfect destination when aiming to experience the real thrill of Skiing. Utah Skiing also boasts of its waist-deep expedition coined as the "greatest snow on earth". Cruising a sedate ski ride is also a good option to experience especially with Utah’s world-renowned mountain ranges.

The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour is organized, with the state’s initiative and support, to interconnect all of the state’s resorts and to establish a Skiing ritual, which ... Read more »

Vermont Skiing Vermont is famous for its distinct regional weather, diverse geography, and four distinct seasons. Interestingly, Vermont is more popular in offering an exceptional Skiing experience.

Vermont, with its 4,500" class="related_products_container" acres, 900 trails, and 150 lifts, has more than 20 alpine ski resorts and about 50 cross-country touring centers. It accommodates all levels of Skiing - from the simple snow training and complex method of downhill sliding, to the calm cross country spree riding a snowshoe and ski to the experts’ expeditions.

As New England’s winter sports capital, Vermont boasts of its superb Cross-Country Skiing or snowshoeing. Furthermore, it significantly ... Read more »

photo from ABC-of-Skiing.com member sandym North Carolina has been a major ski region in the South, with its ski industry continually expanding throughout the years. The ski industry alone injects hundreds of millions into North Carolina’s economy annually, sustaining employment and income for the region. Around 75% of North Carolina’s visitors each year turn up mainly for Skiing, with Snowboarding and tubing following suit.

Loyal patrons of North Carolina Skiing are mostly from the neighboring towns and states, avid fans who cannot get enough of the mountains’ irresistible charm. Most of the visitors are constant returnees, who mostly revisit the slopes regularly for S ... Read more »



* Mammoth will open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, October 16, 2009.
* This marks the second earliest opening in resort history (earliest was 10/8/94).
* All guests will receive free skiing on opening day (10/16/09 only).
* Mammoth has received two feet of snow at Main Lodge (8,900ft) and four to six feet of snow at the summit (11,053ft).

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A powerful storm recently hit the Eastern Sierra dropping at least two feet of snow on Mammoth Mountain and as much as six feet of snow at higher elevations. This massive October storm has prompted resort officials to open Mammoth for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, October 16, 2009.

Adding to the excitement of the second earliest opening day ever for Mammoth Mountain, skiers and snowboarders will be able to ride for free on Friday, October 16, ... Read more »



Conscious of the credit crunch, Camping World has a large range of discount ski wear from Trespass available for customers to view and purchase in store, as well as detailed descriptions and high resolution images available to view online. All online purchases are secure and typically processed and dispatched for next day delivery with ParcelForce.

CampingWorld.co.uk is also offering the entire White Rock Snow Gear Range for skiers and boarders concerned about fashionable styling. New for Winter 2009-10 is the Pinstripe, ideal for city boys looking for an edgy style on the après ski scene. All White Rock Snow Gear is fully taped, loaded with features and manufactured to the highest standards to ensure that wearers get the best possible skiing experience. Camping World fully supports the White Rock ethos of “if I won’t wear it, it won’t get made”, and the b ... Read more »



So you love skiing? You are passionate about snowboarding? And are wondering why all the juicy charity events are only available for lycra clad cyclists or lunatic long distance runners? Well now is your chance to raise money for your favourite charity doing your favourite sport at the same time – heaven awaits!

The Reach 4 the Peaks Ski Marathon is a charity event on snow. You can ski it, snowboard it, monoboard it, do it on blades – whatever works for you as long as you undertake to be fit enough on your mode of transport to complete the challenge.

Along the way we will be attempting to summit 24 peaks in 4 ski regions in Austria. We will take the Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Circus by storm first and then transfer to the Zell am See area where we will start at one end of the crescent and finish at the other taking in 13 peaks as we go. Tradition has ... Read more »

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