Skiing
Learning to ski
For most people skiing is pretty easy to pick up. Different skiers progress at different rates, but generally speaking after a week of skiing (with lessons), you will be skiing down gentle slopes and turning fairly confidently by the end of the week.
Read more…Different types of skiing
There's more than one type of skiing around, but the most popular is the alpine or downhill skiing that you've probably seen where skiers use ski lifts to get to slopes and then ski back down again. However for the skier there's other ski options such as cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, off-piste skiing and of course, snowboarding if you fancy a different kind of challenge.
Read more…Skiing jargon
Do you know your ski piste from your après-ski, a mogul from a snowplow, or a schuss from a traverse? Check out this brief guide to some of the common ski terms so you can sound like a ski expert even if you're not.
Read more…Skiing safety
Skiing is actually classed as a dangerous winter sport, but by following some basic ski safety guidelines the risks will be minimized while you are out on the slopes. By choosing the right coloured ski runs you are ensuring you stay safe.
Read more…Rules of the ski and snowboarding slopes
Like many sports, skiing and snowboarding both involve an element of risk. The International Ski Federation (ISF) has set up some rules for the correct conduct of skiers and snowboarders, the purpose being to avoid (wherever possible) accidents on the piste.
Read more…Are you fit for skiing?
Skiing is great fun and is increasing in popularity – and a holiday on the snow slopes is a great way to enjoy yourself and get energized. However, to really get the most from skiing, you’ll need to be fit enough to ski – particularly as being fit will help you to avoid getting injuries. So, to make sure that you’re not left nursing aching muscles – or worse – after your first day careering down the slopes, check out realbuzz.com’s following guide to getting ski-fit.
Read more…Top 10 ski resorts for après-ski
For those that don’t know, après-ski literally means après (after), while the ski – well that bit is self explanatory! More importantly, après-ski largely refers to the social activities after a day on the slopes and is part of the whole skiing or boarding experience. Even the ‘dawn patrol’ skier or boarder, out on the slopes early – will always find the energy at the end of the day to partake in a little après-ski.
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