Lapland offers a Santa Claus Holiday and Winter Sport Experience

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

There's no time of year that's better for a family holiday than Christmas and no better place to spend a winter break than Lapland, the home of Santa Claus, or as he's also called, Father Christmas.No this is not a Christmas movie or a winter hoax. Lapland is a land of fantasy and winter reality. It will help you and your family live a dream and fantasy that we all have shared at one moment in our...

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Greece: An ancient historical site offering surprising winter skiing options

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

When we think of Greece we think of the birthplace of Western Civilization. We think of the great architectural and historic buildings, structures, and artifacts. We think of philosophers such as Socrates , Plato and Aristotle. We think of one of the greatest and most powerful ancient civlization in world history. However, for a growing number winter sports enthusiast Greece has become a secret pl...

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Snowy beach

Monday, November 07, 2011

Snow and snowboarding enthusiasts will find a September event in Venice Beach, to be exactly what the doctor ordered, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds.Snow is dumped onto Venice Beach, CA annually on September 6th. How much you ask? Approximately 80,000 pounds of snow will be dumped on the beach for the women's snowboard rail jam. Snow and “chicks” on the beach for snowboarders while ...

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Valentine's Day ski romance

Friday, November 04, 2011

V-day is in 3 months and unless you’re in a healthy relationship, this probably will be the most depressing day of the year. And the worst thing is that it’s celebrated every year.Well here’s the proof: a research team from the University of Glasgow has found that people tend to fall in love quicker while they find themselves in exciting and adrenaline fueled situations.Apparently extreme activiti...

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Snowboarding's future will come from the "park"

Thursday, November 03, 2011

Snowboarding purist are worried about the direction and future foe the sport. Some believe snowboarding is dying. The growth and emergence of snowboarding parks have excited many youth but have many concerned of the safety risk and that the true snowboarding fundamentals and artistic skills are not being learned.helicopter skiingThe development of these parks has been quite lucrative for lcoal inv...

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U.S. snowboarding dominance causes jealous “backlash” and criticisms

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

In one stroke, the numbers paint images of dominance for American snowboarders at the Olympics. In another, they reveal a swirl of controversy, with whispers of padded medal counts and concerns about the legitimacy of a sport popularized by the Winter X Games.The U.S. has won 14 medals in snowboarding – six more than any other country and 33.3 percent of the total since the sport made its Olympic ...

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Karpi captures London Freeze

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Finland’s Janne Korpi has won the 2011 London Freeze Big Air. Seventeen thousand spectators watched Korpi land a frontside 1080 double cork melon as well as a switch backside 1260 mute, which proved to be more than enough for Korpi to capture top spot.Despite struggling during the first day of warm-ups Korpi was able to rebound the following day.“I'm so stoked, I can't believe it. Yesterday, it di...

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Vonn’s Grand Slalom win puts US women on track for comeback

Monday, October 31, 2011

While the U.S. Ski Team swept the opening World Cup weekend in Soelden, the big story coming out of the popular Austrian resort was Lindsey Vonn's maiden giant slalom win. Although Ted Ligety was equally impressive in his victory, if not technically more sound, winning World Cup GSs has become old hat for the three time discipline title holder and reigning World Champion. Vonn, on the other hand...

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Snowboarders care about humanity

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Snowboarders have partnered with environmental advocacy groups and progressive business leaders to limit carbon fuel emissions and fight against global warming. They have also become increasing active in donating their money and time to community causes such as youth development and disability advocacy.Alaska HeliskiingSnowboarding is maturing as a sport and the star athlete and common participant...

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Snowboarding with a higher calling

Friday, October 28, 2011

Snowboarders are diverse in interest and backgrounds. As in most endeavors a growing number of people use their interest in sports as a means to share their religious, spiritual and philosophical beliefs. So, if anyone wants to stereotype snowboarders and skiers as rugged individualist that are only focused on themselves or worldly pleasures then you may learn a thing or two. Alaska HeliskiingSo t...

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