Ski Center

A mix of endurance and resistance training, skiing is a fantastic full-body workout offering plenty of cardio-metabolic benefits, including improved insulin resistance, leaner body composition, and lower blood pressure. Skiing also works your body in unique ways, thanks to the variety of highly-coordinated movements involved, such as quick turns, skidding, jumping and carving. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced skier, improving your posture is one of the best things you can do to improve your...

If we could, we would ski all year round. Of course, Mother Nature has other ideas. When spring comes into season, it’s time to start thinking about other things to do because the snow won’t be around for long and your powder won’t remain dry. Although landing softly in Les Houches, France is the aim, it will have to wait for another six months before that an option, unfortunately. However, that doesn’t mean you have...

It can be difficult to choose the right new snowmobile track for your sled. Frequently, the sales information is unclear on how to choose the right snowmobile track size. Using a snowmobile can be an enjoyable hobby or a practical means of getting around in the winter. However, much as in any other ride, you must choose the appropriate gear for the level of efficiency you need to get the most out of your ride....

Starting With Skiing: Tips and Tricks for Beginners in Cross-Country Skiing Back in the day, the places in the world located in the northern hemisphere have always considered snow as a huge hindrance when it comes to travel and transportation. The accumulation of snow on the ground and along the mountain paths thickens as the winter season goes by and it becomes almost impossible to traverse the terrain on foot or on horseback. Luckily, the...

How you prepare and what you pack to bring with you on a cross-country ski trip can have a big impact on how much you enjoy it. Not having the right clothing and equipment can leave you cold, tired, sore, hungry, and grumpy by the end. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Chances are you already know what clothing and basic equipment works best for you, but there are other little things that...

Cross-country skiing is an ideal sport for those who love to travel. Nestled in the world’s most beautiful and rugged mountain ranges are some of the greatest trails to cruise, but few offer the diversity of North America’s Rocky Mountain Range. In Europe, the best trails can be found in snowy areas like Norway and Sweden, as well as areas of Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Though it’s hard to get burnt out on trails in the...

If you’re a big ski fan, there’s probably nowhere you’d rather be than on one of the incredible ski-slopes around the world. Unfortunately, unless you’re a die-hard fan or a professional skier, it’s highly likely that most of your life will be spent away from these slopes. This excitement will be condensed into those much-anticipated ski holidays you take throughout the year. So, what can you do when you’re away from the slopes and running...

Snow is only one of the unpredictable factors you have to consider before hitting the ski resort this year. It’s better not to invest in a vacation or ski pass this season because there’s no point gambling whether resorts will stay open or skiing will be safe at one. Here’s how you spend your quality time without going crazy about safety norms at skiing resorts or last-minute booking. Streaming your favorite web series It is...

Picture the scene: you have just spent a long day skiing on the slopes. Adrenaline is pumping through your veins, and you are happy but exhausted. The slopes are closing, and it is time to return to the lodge and wind down. But what do you do to pass the time after the slopes are closed? A skiing trip is not just about the actual skiing – after all, the slopes aren’t open 24/7! Having...

It’s hard to believe that we are already looking ahead towards the next set of winter sports world cups. Opening stages of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup begin late this November in Ruka, Finland, and finally, in March, we’ll see the Finals over in Beijing, China. Martin Johnsrud Sundby At this point, the early favorite as the overall winner is Sundby at 24/13 or +185 at GTBets, read their review. The Norwegian is at the...