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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
by 1
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
by 1
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...
Head off the beaten track in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains
by Abbie Farrow
Trekking enthusiasts are always looking for the next challenge to take on - often off the beaten track and away from crowds of other travellers. I...
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 Snowboard
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If you love snowboarding and have decided that you want your own board, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. By following ...
3 Reasons to Book a Family Ski Break in La Plagne
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It's that time of year when you start considering where you might go for a much-needed family ski break over the winter months (if you haven't be...
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...
The Origins of Snowboarding
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The first snowboard cut through the snow in the late 1920s when M.J. "Jack" Burchett carved out a rectangle of plywood and tied his feet to it wi...
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...