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What Age Should Children Start Skiing?
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The debate is on-going as to what age children should start skiing. Some instructors believe that if you can walk you can ski and others feel tha...
5 Tips On How to Prepare for A Skiing Holiday
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A skiing holiday is generally more complicated than other holiday trips. For one thing, skiing requires a certain degree of skill, and having a f...
Winter Sports Equipment Checklist: Ski Goggles, Do You Need A Pair?
by Abbie Farrow
Okay, so you’re getting ready for a skiing adventure and wondering if you’ll need to have a pair of ski goggles. They can be pretty expensive, rang...
Snow Blindness - What is it and how to avoid it
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Snow blindness is the temporary loss of vision due to strong ultraviolet light burning small blisters on the unprotected areas of the eye, usually ...
Night Skiing Checklist
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Skiing at any time is a thrilling sport. Add in doing it at night and you have a whole new experience. Night skiing has become increasingly avail...
Common Ski Injuries and How to Avoid Them
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Skiing is an exhilarating sport. The landscapes, wintry weather and potential speed that all combine to make swooping down the slopes such an ...
Is Skiing Only for the Rich?
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Much of the marketing around skiing holidays support that it is an exclusive sporting break for those from rich households. By aiming their adver...
How to Choose Ski Gloves
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Ski gloves are an important part of your ski equipment and are vital for keeping your hands warm so that you can prevent injury, frost bite and a...
How to Choose a Ski Jacket
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Picking the right ski jacket is a vital decision when it comes to staying warm, dry and looking cool on the slopes!
However, picking something t...
Cheap Ski Helmets - Don't Risk Your Safety
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Enjoyed by hobbyists, vacationers and professional athletes, skiing is an enthusiasm shared by a diverse selection of people. The sport can be en...
What to pack for a Ski Holiday with the family
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Skiing is a fun family activity and a nice little getaway, particularly if you live where it doesn’t snow, here are a few handy guidelines on wha...
Pre-Season Pains for Ski-Slope Gains
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As the season approaches, you've chosen your resort and required pass. You've gathered all your required kit. Flights & cars are booked. Now ...