Magic March is here – the skiing is great, the days are longer and warmer and the madness of the half-term holidays is behind us. There are also…
Skiing
Whistler is an exceptional ski resort. A mile of vertical, two massive mountains, stunning terrain, huge snow, an Olympic pedigree, a long season and a village with a…
“At the same time, skiing and snowboarding are anaerobic activities, which means that they require short, intense bursts of energy interspersed with rest periods.” This is where sport-specific…
What time of year is best for Yosemite? The best times to visit Yosemite are May and September, when the park is accessible but not too crowded. It’s…
Is St Anton open for skiing? The hospitality industry (hotels and accommodation providers) including bars and restaurants will -under certain circumstances- open on January 25th, 2021. We are…
How much horsepower do you need to pull a skier? 150 HP How fast will a 115 hp outboard go? 51 mph What size motor Do you need…
For most people, downhill skiing burns between 300 and 600 calories per hour of activity. Riding chairlifts and sitting down for lunches don’t count. Is skiing a good…
How do you stop while skiing? Skiing downhill in a straight line and stopping Spread your skis wide to stop. If the ski tips are apart you won’t…
In downhill skiing, as your skis push against the ice or snow, kinetic friction occurs which transfers some kinetic energy into thermal energy. Kinetic energy comes from the…
Skiing has an ancient history. The birth of modern downhill skiing is often dated to the 1850s when Norwegian legend Sondre Norheim popularised skis with curved sides, bindings…