Many climbers who have enjoyed either wall climbing or rock climbing are happy to hear there is a new kid in town in the way of sport climbin… Read more »

Sport Climbing: Combining the Components of Wall Climbing and Rock ClimbingA New Sport is Born!

Persons who enjoy climbing or are int… Read more »

Daredevils are catching a cold wave: A sport engaged in more and more frequently by extreme sportsmen and women is snow kiting. The sport is best described as a combination of snowboarding and kite surfing. Here is what happens in a kite run.

1. First, take the lift up the mountain.

2. Set the kite in motion.

3. You start your run heading down a hill of powdery white;

4. As you are snowboarding down the mountain, the kite allows you to gain speed and momentum.

5. If there is a decent gust of wind, all the better: … Read more »

Generally most skiers and snowboarders will take in the slick glossy brochures the resort offers and envision themselves in the best possible conditions. However, although promised by fancy print media this is many times not the case. If this happens to you and you find yourself in less than favorable conditions, you can still have a reasonably good time.

One condition you may experience is general whiteout where nothing can be seen. Those who have started skiing should immediately follow their ski pole tracks back to the lift area.

Skim boarding
The sport of skim boarding is very similar to surfing. The skim boarder stands approximately twenty feet from the water with his or her skim board in tow, waiting for just the right wave on which to launch the board.
Once spotting the right wave he or she runs out towards it with skim board in his or her hands. The board is subsequently dropped on the wet portion of the sand and the skim boarder jumps on as quickly as possible
Once on the board, the skimmer remains as calm and stable as is manageable in order to succ… Read more »

Skijoring is a sport that allows your dog to pull you about while you are on skis; its a great way of bonding with your dog. You need to have cross-country ski gear, a belt, a harness for your dog or dogs and a tow line.

Individuals like the idea of skijoring because it is a way for them and their dog to stay physically fit together. Plus dogs enjoy the time spent in the great outdoors. However newcomers to the sport may well want to know how to teach their dogs to pull. There is a very specific method and this article will address it.