Nordic skiing has changed my life. When I was young I did not think I was capable of performing in such an intense sport. I saw women with such strength and power‚ gliding effortlessly across the snow. I wanted to be like them‚ but I lacked the confidence‚ and I was hesitant to leave my comfort zone. I wanted to stay in a corner of the world where there was no pressure and nothing was expected of me. I joined BSF when I finally realized that I would only feel pressure if I put it upon myself. Since
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There is a first time for everything. Some first time experiences aren’t so important while others we will never forget. One first time experience I will never forget is the first time I went skiing. I remember being lifted on the ski lift chair. The memory of being on top of the high hill with the feeling I am going to puke will be with me forever. The most memorable moment of this whole experience will be the first time I went speeding down the hill and thinking I am going to hit a tree and die
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people that want to truly escape into an untouched environment. The summit was used for cattle grazing. In 1994 the decision was made to develop the mountain for downhill skiing and the future for the mountain was not looking bright. Fortunately‚ the Victorian government announced in 1997 that the plans to develop the mountain for skiing have been overturned and to keep Mt Sterling all season‚ nature based tourist‚ recreational‚ and also an educational mountain that is inviting for everyone. Now at Mt
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Sergey Livshits Bad skiing experience It was a dry cold winter day the dirt that was muddy during the warmer months turned rock hard‚ my two friends George and Eddie and I where sitting outside on the stoop on the stairs in front of my building. We where talking‚ instead of throwing around snowballs and sledding down the hills. George brought up the idea of skiing‚ he went skiing every winter with his cousin Eddie they where almost pros compared to me. I never went skiing before in my life. This
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write. To verify these claims‚ more work is needed. In this paper I argue that you can be literate in skiing. Through extensive examples I hope to show you how skiing is a literacy. Skiing has always been a huge part of my life and I hope to share it with as many people as I can. There are five categories that skiers usually fall into. The first type of skier is a backcountry skier. This type of skiing is when you only ski in the “backcountry”‚ which means any unmarked and unpatrolled areas either inside
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------------------------------------------------- Skiing into oblivion The issue of whether or not our lifestyles are environmentally and economically sustainable has been the source of an ongoing debate and prompted an opinionative piece with an accompanying photograph by Paul Evans‚ “Skiing into Oblivion” (March‚ 2008). Contending in a predominately concerned and passionate tone‚ Evans argues that our consumption of the planet’s resources is irresponsible and that we are becoming increasingly
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An income from traditional Alpine activities such as mountain agriculture and forestry began to fall‚ however tourism was revived and expanded the economy of the region. Winter skiing became popular and is an activity of high economic value. This generates winter employment and the use of local services is increased as skiing holidays are popular. Over 80% of jobs in the area are tourist-dependant‚ and facilities built for winter sports can be re-used in summer months for mountain views and walks.
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many heli-skiing companies that provide once in a lifetime opportunities for skiers and snowboarders at any level‚ but mainly at the expert level to push their potential and have the most amazing run of their lives. The slopes usually skied while heli-skiing are untouched‚ meaning fresh tracks and an unlimited amount of powder to enjoy. Wikipedia describes heli-skiing as‚ “off-trail‚ downhill skiing that is accessed by a helicopter‚ not a ski lift. Heli-skiing is essentially about skiing in a natural
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protection won’t suffice. However‚ if it’s snowing‚ windy‚ very cold‚ or you’re likely to take a lot of falls in powdery snow‚ you will need protection from wind and snow getting between your glasses and your face. Windy conditions or high-speed downhill skiing in very cold temperatures can dry out your eyes if your tear ducts can’t keep up with the moisture loss. On the other hand‚ if your eyes tear excessively‚ then the tears will make your vision blurry. Nike prescription glasses such as the Wiley X
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and took to the slopes. Face planting into the snow cracks my friends up as they patiently wait for me to get the hang of skiing. My cheeks flush with anger as my body doesn’t work like I want it to. My friends tell me that I am a very fast learner but it’s hard to see improvement when everyone you are skiing with has years under their belt. Weeks become months as my skiing skill improves vastly. I am already better than half my friends‚ and they have been doing it for years. I am not slow to
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