For many people, the idea of a holiday is the chance to relax and unwind, to get away from the stresses of everyday normal life, and take a good few days to rest. This could involve a beach holiday to somewhere like the Carribean or the South Pacific, Bora Bora or Maldives, which offer glorious sunshine, and picturesque views.. For others, it could be a city break, to explore the culture of somewhere like Rome,...
Canadian ski resorts don’t get much notice apart from Whistler Blackcomb yet there are several top resorts that would seem like a skiers’ paradise. Blackcomb, which is the first venue on this list, is known as one of the best in the world as it is the largest ski resort in all of North America. This hardly means it’s all Canada has to offer, however. The 2020/21 ski season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Let’s cut to the chase first. With so many regulations in the US regarding sports betting, and each state having its own set of rules, the average bettor can easily get confused. Bettors in “The Evergreen State” are no exception to this rule. Most of them are confused and literally have only one question on their minds – is sports betting legal in Washington, or should IÂ go to the neigburing state to place bets?...
On the face of it, it seems the most ridiculous suggestion going. The thought of taking toddlers to a treacherous mountain, skis in hands, seems utterly irresponsible. Of course, for those of you who have been on a skiing holiday, you’ll know the truth. In short, the kids love it – and quite often they become much better than the grown-ups themselves. While children do seem to pick skiing up a little easier, there’s still...
Long gone are the days of needing actual snow to go skiing. Yup, that’s right, you can actually ski year-round with or without snow. However, there are some pretty basic things you will need to know before you can go skiing whether you want snow or not. Any budding skier will want to make sure they have all the right ski equipment and know some of the basics they will need to try once on...
If you consider yourself to be a true sports fan, then you have to be someone who loves the Olympics. It is a nearly month-long event where athletes from all over the world compete against each other, in some of the most entertaining yet difficult events, with the dream being to win a gold medal in front of an adoring crowd, and millions, if not billions, of people watching on back home. The 2020 Tokyo...
Previewing parts of the Cross-Country course at this seasons Skiing World Cup With the Cross-Country event at this season’s Skiing World Cup due to begin at the end of November, we thought it would be a good idea to preview some resorts and areas that this season’s competition will be heading to. This year’s event looks to be as closely contested as ever, and therefore may not be an easy sport to bet on in...
Skiing is a great and enjoyable sport for amateur skiers, intermediate and professional ones. It is a thrilling sport with few rules if you want to learn it and become better at it. Today, there are multiple skiing spots and numerous coaches ready to train people to become better skiers. One of the things that makes this sport popular is that you can never reach a ceiling point because there are always opportunities to do...
Ski resorts are a fantastic way to enjoy a breath of fresh air and most importantly, enjoy your favourite sport. However, if you are unable to ski for some reason or another, such as an injury, how can you make the best of the trip without spoiling it for the other people you are with? Whether you have a close group of friends or a partner who loves to ski, you may wonder how you...
Wearing a white button-down shirt and dark jeans, Petter Northug entered Latvia’s biggest casino Thursday afternoon. Playing poker for money is illegal in Norway, which is why the Norwegian National Poker Championships are held abroad every year and players often hone their skills at www.jackpotcitycasino.com. Inside the casino, Northug and the rest of the Mosvik, Norway, poker team is competing for the kitty containing about 2 million Norwegian Kroner (just under $400,000) and the national...
