Carnival in Rio
While Mardi Gras in New Orleans is certainly an event, its predecessor the Carnival in Rio is the granddaddy of them all and considered one of the greatest shows on earth. Dating back to 1723, Carnaval (how it’s spelled in Portuguese) is the festival held four days before the Roman Catholic holiday of Lent, which [...]
Family Skiing Fun in Okemo, Vermont
Okemo Mountains has served as one of the best skiing grounds in Vermont. Its decades old history attaches a special importance to its family-friendly atmosphere and hospitality. Even the name ‘Okemo’, derived from the native dialect, conveys the message: “all come home”.
The primary feature of Okemo is its fine quality snow. No other resort [...]
How to Stay Safe in the Snow
Snow sports have always been a symbol of fun and adventure. The thought of gliding your way through endless forests of snow surely sounds exciting, but it also invokes a sense of uncertainty. Every year we come across several news articles about skiing or snowboarding accidents and casualties. Currently, about 25 to 30 deaths are [...]
Exciting Skiing in Ritzy Aspen, Colorado
The name Aspen evokes a sense of glory which has aged over a century now. Aspen has always been the most populous city in Colorado. Today, however, Aspen rules as one of the best elite vacation spots in the entire US. The amazing skiing tracks offered by Aspen Mountains attract tourists from different parts of [...]
Beginner Skier Tips
If you’ve never skied before, you should know that skiing is a fairly adaptive and flexible sport. As you learn, you will realize that your style of skiing is unique from others. Nevertheless, to make things easier during the beginning stages, it is important to take some precautionary measures.
During your initial lessons, try to [...]
Beautiful Cross-Country Skiing in Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC
Located near Monashee Mountains, Silver Star Mountain Resort is the best ski resort in this region. Thousands of tourists visit here during the winter months, from November to April. Silver Star has about 115 marked runs with great cross-country trails. Cross-country skiing is a major attraction at this resort. Every winter families arrive here to [...]
Alaska Ski Vacations
Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually.
Although [...]
How to Prevent Skiing Accidents
It is a common fact that skiing accidents take place with alarming regularity and increasing frequency every year. During the winter months, vacationers make plans to visit to their favorite skiing resorts to enjoy the thrill that only this sport can provide. However, skiing requires that one follow specific rules to prevent serious injury.
Skiing is [...]
Crystal Mountain Ski Vacations
If you are in or near Washington State, you should definitely check out Crystal Mountain. With an elevation of 7004 feet and a vertical drop of 3102 feet, Crystal Mountain actually sits below Mount Rainier, which has a top elevation of 14,408 feet. Between the months of November and April, several feet of fresh powder [...]
Safe Travel Tips on Icy Roads
If you’re going away for the winter holidays this year, there are certain precautions to be taken while driving on icy roads, regardless of whether you are an expert and accomplished driver. Driving on snowy and/or icy roads is only possible when you are in control of your vehicle. But even then, it can take [...]
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