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September 20th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
Just because the winter is over, it doesn't mean the winter sports have to end. Most ski resorts remain open till mid-April, and with longer hours, sunny slopes, plus discounted lift passes and accommodation, spring is an ideal time to head for the slopes for some skiing and snowboarding.
In spring you'll find the slopes less crowded than during the winter months, and the snow is typically soft and sugary. Other advantages of spring skiing are commonly found with the onset of warmer weather, ...
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September 19th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
Jet Skis, or Personal Water Crafts, are great vehicles. They are affordable and
easy to transport, making them ideal for both recreational and non-recreational
uses. There are many popular brands and many manufacturers with different
battery specifications. Below is a look at some of the major brands, their
products, and batteries.
Arctic Cat- Arctic Cat is a manufacturer of snowmobiles and other
equipment. Their personal watercraft model, the Tiger Shark, is not currently on
the ...
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September 14th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
So, you're planning a skiing or snowboarding trip. You have your travel and lodging plans all set up, but have you gotten your equipment yet? While buying your own equipment may be more convenient, it's also a lot more expensive. If you have never been skiing before, you may want to consider renting in case you find you don't like it. You can always buy equipment the next time you go. Renting also makes it affordable for people who can't spend hundreds of dollars to buy equipment. Plus, you ...
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September 12th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now
that baby's here, you're probably wishing those extra pounds
would hurry up and disappear! While it won't happen overnight,
these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a
healthy way. (If you're looking for parts 1 and 2 of this
article, you can find them both at
http://www.mambomoms.com/articles.html)
5) Get moderate exercise on a regular basis. Of course, you
should get the go ahead from your doctor first, and you ...
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September 9th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
Richard Branson , world renowned adventurer, extreme sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, was incredibly impressed with his first visit to Squamish BC, The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. 'This place is amazing! I'm definitely coming back some time to do more kite surfing!' exclaimed Branson after a 40 minute kite surfing ride in strong winds off the Squamish Spit against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and the monolithic rock climbing playground of the Stawamus Chief.
Of course, ...
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September 7th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
In years past, a serious physical disability meant unemployment,
isolation, and inactivity for many thousands of people.
No longer. While the Americans with Disabilities Act has opened
up the workplace and public facilities to people with
disabilities, many organizations around the country have sprung
up, offering access to sports programs both for wheelchair-bound
individuals and amputees with artificial
prosthetic devices.
Disabled people are experiencing the joy of participating in
Alpine ...
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August 31st, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
Deciding on a ski holiday is always difficult. There is a tremendous variety of resorts available around the world, and once you have decided on one, you still have to choose where to stay. For example, a very popular resort in North America is Whistler, which has been voted the continent's best ski resort many times. It would be an excellent choice for skiers of almost any level, although perhaps absolute beginners should avoid it. But if you can ski at all, ...
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August 30th, 2009 in
Travel
Snowboarding has great similarities to surfing and skiing: It's
like surfing in that it is a board sport, and like skiing
because it is performed in the snow. Snowboarders - or riders,
as they are called - strap boards to their feet and slide down
snow-covered slopes. It is an increasingly popular winter sport
across the world, wherever there is snow. In 1998, it became an
eligible medal sport in the Winter Olympic Games. Other major
events include the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championship and ...
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August 30th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
It is amazing to see the great changes that sports clothes have
suffered through history, and of course snowboarding is not an
exception. Since the very moment snowboarders appeared, they
have shown a unique style, a way of life that differs
significantly from other sports such as skiing.
Skiing is considered a classic sport; ski competitions are much
alike each other and everyone who skies has a style which seems
to be the same from person to person. On the other hand,
snowboarding is a sport ...
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August 27th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness