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There’s nothing like breezing through your favourite tree run on a pow day. Maybe it's a few days post-powder dump and you and your buddies are desperately searching for that last little powder cache hidden in the glades. You’re cruising through the glades having the best day of the season but watch out for tree wells!
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You’ve probably heard of the phrase “Nobody’s Perfect”, well this phrase even transfers over to the best skier in the world (whoever you believe that to be). Whether you are brand new to the sport, a long-time participant, or someone competing on the world stage- ski lessons can provide valuable knowledge and teach you something that probably wasn’t know before.
A lot of people that are new to snow sports decide to get into it by taking a lesson. Head down to any local hill on a weekend and you’ll see hundreds of ski and snowboard students following instructors onto the slopes to improve their skills. Lessons are a great way to learn the basics in a fun and safe environment. But lessons aren’t just for beginners. Even the people who are giving the lessons still work on bettering their skiing and riding. Instructors take lessons to be better teachers and to improve their skiing and boarding.
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A significant issue that comes with the great threat of a warming climate is a higher average yearly temperature. This increase in temperature would lead to warmer and therefore shorter winters. This change in temperature also ultimately comes with the result of little to no snow, and we all know no snow means no skiing or snowboarding. We’ve all experienced days on the mountain when it hasn’t snowed in a while, or the conditions are bad, but the impending issue of climate change would lead to something drastically worse. Instead of having a few days with bad conditions every couple weeks, we’d have full winters with reduced snowfall and snowpack leading to shorter and warmer ski seasons. It’s important for us to not only think about how our actions are impacting the earth today, but also how different the planet will look in the future because of our choices.
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When it comes to downhill skiing, the exhilarating rush of gliding down snow-covered slopes is unmatched. To maximize your performance and enjoyment on the slopes, it's crucial to engage in effective cross training activities. While there are numerous options to...
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