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Ski Jumping – in the slip stream of legends
By Gordy Skoog - March 17th, 2008With a quick snap from the knees I launched, arms tucked back pressing my torso forward toward my ski tips searching for an air pillow of lift. It wasn't a big jump by modern standards, but to me it lasted a life time, and once in flight it was total bliss.
The Magic of Splitboarding
With a little special gear and some uphill work, snowboarders can enjoy untracked backcountry powder just like a traditional skier with AT gear
Snowboard Boots: Your Ticket To Ride
Finding the right snowboard boot for your skill level is a matter of balancing performance with comfort. Here are some guidelines to get you outfitted.
Snowboarding Glossary
Whale Tale, Whoop de Doo, Goofy Foot, Snake Run? Not new hip hop dances--just the lingo of snowboarders carving up the slopes.
This is Skiing
The dance of fear and desire. The duel of friction and gravity. The deadlock of speed and security. The first moments of the first morning of the first run. The blind boogie of bumps. The run that never ends. This IS skiing.
Grays on Trays
Be adventurous, be bold, be outrageous. Grab a single plank and follow your kids to the slopes. You won't be disappointed.
Going Outside with Old Man Winter
Snowshoe, ski or sled with warmth and confidence this winter.
Avalanche Safety: Don't fall prey to a slide.
When it comes to avalanche safety, you can't know too much. Learn how to determine if a slope is safe to ski or climb before you go out.
Avalanche Safety
Some rules of thumb for assessing avalanche danger. Go out prepared.
Summer Skiing
Skiing the high routes of summer snow is all based on good timing, so forget sleeping in.
Ski Boots: Getting a Kick Start to the Slopes
Here's a detailed guide to selecting the right ski boot for your skill level and skiing style.
Capture the Moment
Put that fancy video camera to good use this winter by using it as a ski and snowboard training tool.
Beyond Weight Shift
Learn how to shift your weight, balance on one foot, and make that smooth arcing turn down the ski slope.
The Widetrack Myth
Don't trade mobility for stability by getting caught up in the widetrack stance. A narrow ski stance will put you on the path to expert skiing.
A Sense of Adventure
A different type of adventure for visually impaired outdoor-lovers. Katharine Wroth explains.
Four Days, Three Nights, and a Hundred Inches
Witness the Golden Age of snowshoeing, where winter adventure happily collides with comfortable resort escapes designed for the entire family.
Snowboards: Selecting the Right Board
You've taken a lesson or two, rented or demoed a few boards, and now consider yourself a dedicated convert. Now, it's time to buy a board, and here's the stuff that will point you in the right direction.
The Teacher
Veteran Austrian skier schools outdoor journalist Andy Dappen on his home snow.
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