Snow blindness is the temporary loss of vision due to strong ultraviolet light burning small blisters on the unprotected areas of the eye, usually the corneas and conjunctivas. The[...]
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 available over recent years, and many of[...]
The high price for new skis very often puts off a skiing enthusiast. One can always rent skis at popular ski resorts. But it may not always be possible to get suitable skis without[...]
Skiing is an exhilarating sport. The landscapes, wintry weather and potential speed that all combine to make swooping down the slopes such an exquisite thrill are not, howev[...]
Much of the marketing around skiing holidays support that it is an exclusive sporting break for those from rich households. By aiming their advertising at upper-class individuals a[...]
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 also have a good, strong grip on you[...]
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 these simple steps you can find the[...]
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 been organised enough to [...]
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 that will simply keep you warm and dr[...]
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 with a clothesline. Not m[...]
Some people are naturally good skiers. I’m sure that, like me, you’ve seen them whizzing past after yet another blunder has left you lying in the snow. Unfortunately fo[...]
Enjoyed by hobbyists, vacationers and professional athletes, skiing is an enthusiasm shared by a diverse selection of people. The sport can be enjoyed at any skill level, and the t[...]
