One of my favorite activities to do is skiing. It’s a fun-filled rush filled with a flurry of snow. Many skiers use two poles‚ to both project them forward‚ or to give them something to grip on for balance. Some skiers are able to ski without poles‚ but that requires them to be well balanced‚ and to have a quick recovery. I have been able to accomplish this feat‚ but it’s as difficult as juggling 10 pound weights. I don’t ski with many people. I always have gone with either my mother‚ or my good
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It’s the last day of 2014 and my family and I are out skiing in the Black Hills‚ SD for winter break. As an alpine ski racer‚ i generally like to downhill ski instead of cross country ski. But on January 31st‚ I make the stupid decision to go cross country skiing with my dad and sister. WORST DECISION I EVER MADE. We had about a half hour drive to the rental shop for my dad and I to get rental skis. My sister already had skis because she races for the school Nordic team. Once we had gotten our
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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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Skiing I was raised to love the endless wonders of winter and the sparkling white flakes that fell from above. I have been exploring and enjoying them ever since I can first remember. Not surprisingly‚ the first sport I ever participated in was downhill skiing. My dad introduced me to it when I was only two. I have been tearing up the mountain ever since. I may have been to young to remember but I can only imagine what I thought when my dad strapped two boards on my feet and sent me on my
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Snow is cold‚ requires frequent removal from driveways‚ and makes driving difficult. These aspects of snow make winter the least favorite season for many people. However‚ for those "in the know" about winter sports‚ winter is an easily tolerated or even favorite time of the year. The cold aspect of this season is easily tolerated by engaging in active winter sports and using the proper gear. You can downhill ski‚ cross-country ski‚ snowshoe‚ ice skate‚ snowmobile‚ or go sledding with your kids. Of
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Adaptive skiing has been an advancement of human civilization in the 20th century. The history of skiing began over 7000 years ago. With the recent cultural shifts in viewing people with disabilities‚ there are far more options for people with disabilities for recreation. Along with advancements in technologies‚ Injured veterans have led the way for todays mono skiing and other adaptive skiing techniques. Skiing has become available to people with many kinds of disabilities but to understand how
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Why go Skiing? I would like to describe why everyone should try skiing‚ at least just once. There is nothing like the feeling of skiing down the piste‚ whether it is in the morning with low temperatures and maybe sunrise glowing on the snow-covered mountains‚ at midday‚ or in the late afternoon. The feeling of gliding upon the perfectly groomed white snow and having the wind blowing in your face‚ is just terrific. Another great thing about skiing is the personification. You can ski completely
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Rushing down a snow covered slope on wooden planks– that was my reflection of skiing. I never thought skiing to be anything more and I never ever dreamed sliding down the incline myself. Until‚ a holiday to US was planned in December 2009. It was my first experience with snow and it was close to midnight when the plane landed. After renting a four-wheel drive‚ my family and I made our way to a beautiful wooden lodge in Lake Tahoe. The sky was scattered with twinkling stars and the roadsides were
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David Bloom July 8‚ 2013 An Ancient Art Form vs. Modern Innovation English 111 Essay #2 Skiing and snowboarding are both very popular sports with many similarities and differences. The sport of skiing dates back to 5000 BC‚ while snowboarding is a relatively new sport‚ developed in the early 1900’s. Both sports are very popular in the U.S.‚ where there are 481 different ski/snowboarding resorts and approximately 60 million Americans who partake in the sports each year
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Wow‚ what else do you do in your spare time? I hit the slopes. Skiing is a passion of mine. Like I said‚ I love speed and freefalling. With skiing‚ I get both. Do you ever worry about getting injured? Let me share an interesting story. A few years ago‚ I was skiing down a black diamond slope. The terrain was very steep and full of bumps. Now‚ I’ve done the run many times and I think I’m a pretty good skier. That
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