Extreme Sports

Yellowstone Club skiing offers the Big Sky Country’s only exclusive showcase of the area’s finest “Private Powder” slopes.

Unlike public ski areas, where fresh powder is elusive for all but the hardiest and early-rising skiers, the slopes at Yellowstone Club offer ample opportunities to be the first skier on a run—an attribute that owes to the club’s “members- and guests-only” access to its thousands of ski-able acres.

Former ski racer Martin Bell shares his review of Yellowstone Club skiing, which he describes as the “holy of holies of U.S. skiing” in a Guardian piece:

“I had become too conditioned by skiing at ‘normal’ ski areas; that is, ski areas that are actually open to the public, where you only have three ways of finding fresh powder: catching the first lift; ‘earning your turns’ by hiking; or heading deep into the forest, boldly slaloming between tree trunks. But I was lucky enough to be skiing at the members-only Yellowstone Club, whose motto, ‘Private Powder’, perfectly describes the skiing experience,” Bell writes.

“Pioneer Peak, where most of the club’s skiing is situated, is a real mountain. It tops out at just over 3,000m, with a vertical drop of 823m – quite respectable for a North American ski area – more than well-known resorts such as Alta or Alpine Meadows,” he adds. “Off the top ridge there’s a choice of several steep chutes above the tree line. Lower down the mountain there are groomed autobahns, and over the back are powdery glades, which is where I discovered that there was no need to ski too deep into the forest.”

Such “Private Powder” skiing is a key reason Yellowstone Club members return in winter months to enjoy the club’s family-friendly recreational activities. The club boasts legendary ski film producer Warren Miller as its honorary director of skiing, and offers the finest in luxury accommodations and dining and first-class staff and service for its members and their guests.  Read more...

The aim of the present article is to introduce skiing conditions in Borovets in general, give some tips for readers who are seeking the perfect ski vacation and last but not least give you a hint on the criteria which a ski resort needs to possess. Yet, there are mandatory requirements which a ski holiday needs to meet and all we are interested in them in order to customise the winter vacation in a better way. Depending on the type of traveller, their budget, experience and acquired knowledge of a resort, there are a number of criteria which define the skiing holiday in a different one.

Borovets skiing resort cannot be described as an Alpine ski resort. However, there one can experience the thrills and spills of having a great holiday and visiting an ultimate Bulgaria’s ski resort.

Borovets is the oldest skiing resort in Bulgaria, but new development has been implemented so far, especially as a part of the Super Borovets project. Borovets is a fantastic winter venue for the young and of course young at heart. We can’t miss to mention that it is suitable for family ski holiday as excellent ski tuition is provided. Borovets unlike Bansko winter resort boasts quiet atmosphere, enough space for entertainment and holidaying and plenty of amusing activities apart from skiing. The major advantage of Borovets is that it is not overcrowded and noisy, so it is a great place for having a relaxing winter vacation.

It is important to note that the statement ‘you get what you have paid for’ is not quite true when it comes to having a holiday in Borovets, because certainly there are a number of factors which may add this ‘extra value’ that you may be looking for. Nobody should neglect the fact that the level of satisfaction does rely on one’s predilections, requirements, expectations and fortunate or less fortunate circumstances.  Read more...

Ski Clothes is manufactured to fulfill each operate and fashion. It’s essential to put on the appropriate clothing in Snowboarding because like in any Out of doors Exercise, you might be extra prone to harmful influences when you’re on the slopes.

You should needless to say you need to maintain it heat and dry with out pointless bulk. Here is what to wear to keep that mountain chill at bay on the slopes.

Ski Headgear is important and you must Select snowboarding headgear in accordance with your type of snowboarding, your skill stage, and your consolation zone. Including; ski goggles that completely cover your eyes, block harmful sunrays, and also shield your eyes from wind and blowing snow. Facemasks, A warmth change facemask returns heat lost throughout exhaling back to your body as you inhale, protects your lungs from chilly, and keeps your face dry and helps the remainder of you stay warm, from your physique’s core to the tips of your fingers and toes. Helmets, Good ski helmets are air vented and equipped with wicking liners to keep your head warm and dry in addition to safe.

Base Layers, the garments closest to your skin. Select non-absorbent materials like silk or micro-knitted fleece. Many base layers at this time are constructed with a watch to vogue in addition to function.

Mid-layer skiing clothes are the sweaters, sweatshirts, fleece shirts, and ski vests that you just wear between your base layer and your ski jacket. It offers the insulation and part of the padding that keeps you snug and safe.

Ski trousers, though many skiers at present favor trousers, salopettes, the standard leg masking for skiing, are still well-liked skiing clothing. Ski trousers should be both waterproof and weatherproof and they need to match snugly over your ski boots, but assist you to bend simply at both the hip and knees.  Read more...

For the true powder skiing addict there is no better way to get your fix than to go Backcountry Skiing, and no better place than British Columbia Canada. we may not have invented Backcountry Skiing or ski touring as some refer to it, however we did invent Heliskiing in 1965 in the Bugaboos (by Hans Gmoser of Canadian Mountain Holidays) and ten years later in 1975 cat skiing (by Allan Drury of Selkirk Wilderness Cat Skiing). While cat and heli skiing are definitely incredible experiences some would say that their cost and environmental impact are prohibitive to us common folk. Luckily you can get into Backcountry skiing for a reasonable investment and once you have the gear and knowledge you are good to go for many, many years. Not only is backcountry skiing inexpensive and good for your health – it can get you too many remote locations far away from crowds and mechanized skiing operations.

The best backcountry skiing can be found in the Interior Mountains of British Columbia, most people think the Rockies is where all the Backcountry Skiing is located but there are limited possibilities due to its Mountain structure, limited snow pack and limited high alpine trees – which all add up to provide unstable avalanche conditions. You have to be aware that in Backcountry skiing you are on your own so you need an AST avalanche course and standard avalanche gear (probe, beacon, and shovel). That is unless of course you have the money to hire a professional ACMG guide to help keep you safe out there.

With so many backcountry Skiing operations to choose from in such a close proximity to each other it has provided for a diverse collection of skiing experiences. Each backcountry skiing region offers a very different experience, from the amount of ski able acres, depth of snow pack, and elevation of skiing and difficulty of terrain. The possibilities are endless.  Read more...

Along with the skis, the sport requires the ski bindings and ski boots. The Skiing Rock Mountain is a demanding sport which subjects to the repeated stresses and involves the tiring exertion at high altitude.

You can enjoy skiing with different techniques, these techniques gives the resolution for all the problems of skiing in the Rock Mountain and they are discussed below. They are,

At first, when you come across a falling line on a mountain try to ski straight down without taking some turns. This work is best on the moderate pitches which are open without any obstacles.
Then, while skiing try to look ahead so that you can put forward your movement into a manageable stand point.
The Ski behind someone is faster than the technique which provides a moving target to ski with a  much faster speed.

One of the most important things in skiing Rock Mountain is the important boot balance. Now the ski manufacturers have added a special feature in boots and it is known as the canting adjustment ,which is a vital requirement in skiing and it is possible for the boot balancing. For women, the boots may be slightly mounted forward.

The selection of the perfect skis: Nowadays, the equipment options are available in a wide variety and it is bit difficult to choose the right skis. The main types of ski races are the Powder Skis, All Mountain Skis and the Carving Skis. The significant factor in the skis are their side cut. The difference in the width when comparing to the ski with its tail is known as the Side cut. The Side cut decides the radius of the ski’s Turing.  Read more...