Comment on Snowboarding numbers trending downhill
When snowboards were first introduced, they had clear advantages over the "skinny skis"of the day in ungroomed conditions. As shaped, wider and/or rockered skis have come to dominate new ski sales, the snowboard's advantages have been eliminated. Skis have achieved surface area parity. Skis (and poles) are easier on flat terrain, uphills, and moguls. Skis are generally more useful and safe in ...
2012 Dates Announced for Summer Snowboard Camp, Ski Camp, and Skateboard Camp
All-Star Adventures skateboard camp, and summer snowboard camp has announced the 2012 dates for its summer ski and snowboarding camps in New Zealand and Argentina; and its summer skateboard camps in Colorado and North Carolina USA. Thanks to a consistent annual snowfall equating to hundreds of inches of fresh snow All-Star is able to offer summer ski and snowboard camps from July through ...
Visit Colorado: Pine Grove highlights include antiques, hiking and fishing, burgers
Visit Colorado: Pine Grove highlights include antiques, hiking and fishing, burgers
Visit Colorado: Hot springs in Glenwood Springs, yes, but roller coaster on way
Hot springs in Glenwood Springs, yes, but roller coaster on way
Twins thrilled to be national-level snowboarders
Gilman sixth-graders compete on Rocky Mountain slopes With no pun intended, twins Christian and Ethan Coherd have experienced asmany downs as they have ups as snowboarding competitors.
Vail Valley Voices: Why wilderness matters to Colorado's heritage
Colorado's Rocky Mountains offer some of the most stunning views and iconic landscapes in the world. As Coloradans, we rightfully take great pride in our beautiful state - both the natural wonders and our strong heritage o Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail Valley Voices: Why wilderness ...
Beaver Creek receives top safety honor
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado — The National Ski Areas Association recently awarded Beaver Creek Resort with the Best Overall Safety Program award in the industry this year. This is the ninth National Ski Areas Association safety award bestowed on the resort.
Aspen rider's avalanche air bag helped her survive Alaska slide
Onna Konicek, a founder of the Aspen-based Orange Extreme snowboarding team, rides in the backcountry of Snowmass. She got caught in an avalanche in Alaska on Easter and credits an avalanche air bag with helping her survive.
Aspen rider's avalanche air bag helped her survive slide
Onna Konicek, a founder of the Aspen-based Orange Extreme snowboarding team, rides in the backcountry of Snowmass. She got caught in an avalanche in Alaska on Easter and credits an avalanche air bag with helping her survive.
Coloradans may be fit; their pets tip the scale with the fattest
Colorado residents like to congratulate ourselves on being among the nation’s fittest. The “State of Pet Health 2012,” a new report by the Banfield Pet Hospital veterinary practice, finds that in Denver, 24 percent of all dogs and 26 percent of all cats are overweight or obese.
