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X-country
Snow reports
It's easy to find comprehensive information on the snow conditions at
downhill resorts. It used to be that x-country skiiers were out of luck
-- we often resorted to calling the corner store in Pulaski to find out
what the snow was like! This website has a very comprehensive listing
of x-country resorts in NY and VT. Go
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Source: Snocountry.net
Your
Guide to Snow Fall
The personal labour of love created by an actuary who has compiled a huge
amount of information on snow conditions at ski-locations across North
America. Go
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Source: Tony Crocker
Downhill
Skiing Injury Alert
Shaped skis actually contribute to a higher rate of knee injuries. You'll
be surprised to find out that the injuries are in the intermediate to
advanced skiers rather than beginners. The hypothesis is that the new
shaped skis require slightly different technique than the old long boards.
. . Go
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Source: Skiing Magazine
Jackrabbit Trail: Adirondack State Park
With many access points along the 18 mile trail and it's ranking as intermediate
difficulty, the Jackrabbit Trail may be a terrific trail for people looking
for a day hike or overnight hike. Fall hikers will be wowed by vistas
of colour; Winter trekkers will find terrific snowshoeing and back country
skiing fun. Go
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Source: Yahoo, Travel/Leisure
Saranac Lake Winter activities
A list of local
winter activities and service providers. Go
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Source: Saranac Lake's Chamber of Commerce
Snow-shoeing
trails in Canada
If you are looking further afield for trails, this website lists a large
number of trails in Canada. It gives directions on how to find the trail
head as well as a short description and degree of difficulty. Go
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Source: Out-there.com
Selecting
and fitting snow-shoes
As this site says, snow-shoeing is experiencing a surge in popularity
as people discover that it allows you to get out and enjoy the winter
scenery with a minimum of fuss and equipment. Since everyone is already
an expert at walking, many people find that it is much easier to snow-shoe
than cross-country ski. This web page gives an introduction to the options
available in snow-shoes. Go
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Source: Back Country Experience
Bill's
Winter camping website
Enjoying a night out in the woods don't have to be limited to the summer
and fall months. With the proper preparation you can survive and even
have fun camping in the snow. This website has very good information including
instructions on how to create a snow shelter and emergency snow-shoes.
The shelter sounds like a fun project to try out in the backyard. It would
make a great fort! Go
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Source: Bill's Winter Camping
Ski
Terminology:
Want to know what terms like sidecut radius mean? Wonder why carved skiis
work? This website will give you a good basic understanding of the terminology
and physics involved with shaped or carving skiis. Go
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Source: Racer's Edge
Telemark
Skiing: Tips and Techniques
If you are looking to take your teleskiing to the next level, this website
has a huge amount of information. Topics range from techniques and practice
drills to information on the best equipment for the conditions. One of
the best information sites for tele-enthusiasts.
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Source: Telemarkski.com
Agility
is the key to better skiing
If moguls throw you, working on your ability will help you attack them
confidently. Take a look at this workout that focuses on the quick feet
and soft knees required for moguls. Go
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Source: Skiing Magazine
Snow
conditions
Before you head out to the slopes, check out the expected snow conditions.
If you're like me you're probably going anyway, but if the conditions
are slushy you'll take your old pair of skis! Go
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Source: Weather.com
Anonymous
Skiiers: Telemark Skiing Clips
View short movie clips of various skiers and wade in with your critique
on their technique . You can even submit a digital movie of yourself skiing
to the forum for feedback from this forum.
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Source: Telemark Tips
Downhill
Skiing Injury Alert
Shaped skis actually contribute to a higher rate of knee injuries. You'll
be surprised to find out that the injuries are in the intermediate to
advanced skiers rather than beginners? The hypothesis is that the new
shaped skis require slightly different technique than the old long boards.
. . Go
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Source: Skiing Magazine
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