The other day Pip McCormac at The Sunday Times asked me my thoughts on ski chic for this article:
We put our heads together here at Smith HQ and here are our thoughts:
Of course style is essential and practicality is paramount, but comfort is a priority if you’re as crash prone as me. Hi-tech gear means [...]
I've been wearing hiking boots pretty much since I arrived here and its about time to exercise them on some hilly bits. First stop is the range overlooking the hotel, where there's a selection of glacial valleys with the town nestled in the bowl of the valley.Some of the slopes had much loose scree, a function of the soft rocks being eroded by the ice and snow which is a feature of the area for mu
The Flaik Armband Tracks Your Airtime on the Ski Slopes [GPS]The Flaik armband promises to maximize your bragging rights on the ski slopes by recording jump airtime using a GPS system embedded in an armband. It can also keep tabs on measuring speed, distance, and altitude—data that is automatically uploaded to Flaik servers and can be accessed anytime via a web-enabled device. There is even a so
Meet Lana, 13, our oldest. A picture from this morning on the slopes of the Kronplatz, in the North of Italy.The girls enjoy the adventure of jumping, going off the main ski piste, in between the trees...Nuts as their dad.
This is Hannah, 10, our youngest. A picture taken this morning, on the slopes of the Kronplatz, here in South Tyrol. Hannah learned to ski when she was two and a half. The first day she went skiing, I will never forget: We picked her up from the ski school in the afternoon, where we found her (and her ski instructor), covered with blood. She had just ran into a wooden barn on the slope, and pierced her lip. We had to rush her down the mountain, into the car, and onto the operating table of the nearest hospital where they sewed her lip under full anesthesia. Two days later, she was back on her skis. Nuts like her dad, she is.
Now I don’t know what hurts worst – my shins or my pride. I know that they say the first day skiing is the most painful, but I didn’t remember exactly how mentally scarring it could be.
Beautiful but painful!
My history of skiing isn’t great. I come from a ski-buff family who are not only very [...]
This is something that I’ve had to fight with in my yard. The problem that arises from planting anything on a sloped surface is that water tends to drain downwards before it gets a chance to seep into the soil and hydrate the plant. Chances are that the soil around the plant will also erode [...]
This week the family and I will be in Lake Placid.
Last year when we went, I shared my reluctance about skiing due to a past skiing accident. If you haven't read it, it's a post I'm proud of. I also blogged about my victory on the slopes (another post I can recommend without wincing).
The plan for this year is two days of lessons for Amanda (after which she will undoubtedly surpass me--if not
The slopes are being opened again! For those fans of the snow, get out there and be the among the first to experience the thrill and joy of the snow.
Let us know what you think of your adventures, or, even better, share some juicy stories with us! We just love those! Stories about amazing jumps and horrible injuries… all the good stuff. You can contact us at aspenflake@gmail.com
When you took up snowboarding, your friends were supportive (but skeptical). Your significant other tried to be helpful (buying you a helmet); your colleagues were excited (betting which bone you’d break first).
Six hours of butt-sledding later, it hit you ... you needed to be on your ass, because that's where you're ending up anyway!
Solution: A sled! No, not just any sled. How about one to go down any hill that's designed more like a very high end sports car?
The Alu High-Tech Sledge is made from 6061 aluminum that’s buckle resistant (think high end bike frames) and a transparent polycarbonate seat (that’s the same stuff used for crash helmets). Furthermore, there is a shock, ala a car, that sits underneath the seat, and its adjustable per the terrain and the weight of the rider.
There is also a hand-brake that drops a claw down to slow you down, and its been engineered to be placed in a location where you wont flip, and it wont change your direction -- you won't spi
When you took up snowboarding, your friends were supportive (but skeptical). Your significant other tried to be helpful (buying you a helmet); your colleagues were excited (betting which bone you’d break first).
Six hours of butt-sledding later, it hit you ... you needed to be on your ass, because that's where you're ending up anyway!
Solution: A sled! No, not just any sled. How about one to go down any hill that's designed more like a very high end sports car?
The Alu High-Tech Sledge is made from 6061 aluminum that’s buckle resistant (think high end bike frames) and a transparent polycarbonate seat (that’s the same stuff used for crash helmets). Furthermore, there is a shock, ala a car, that sits underneath the seat, and its adjustable per the terrain and the weight of the rider.
There is also a hand-brake that drops a claw down to slow you down, and its been engineered to be placed in a location where you wont flip, and it wont change your direction -- you won't spi
By: Cindy Thiesse Well Guys these will make a huge impact on the slopes. The technine bindings have a cool little pocket on the back on the boot's to hold your change in or whatever you don't want to carry around with you. Not only do they have that on them they have very easy adjustable straps that will make it much easier to adjust with your gloves on your hands.Darn straps came loose again and now what are you going to do about it. I would suggest that you get yourself a pair of tech nine bindings with the pockets on the back of the right heel. Then that way you can hide your money, or whatever else. Now that you have the coolest pair of bindings on the slopes get going and quit holding backWhat a neutral color these bindings are and they are sure to go with anything. Almost anything that is unless your wearing hot purple pants or something different. Nothing like supporting our airborne division. These bindings have two different areas on them that have the battalion and the airb
By: Cindy Thiesse Well Guys these will make a huge impact on the slopes. The technine bindings have a cool little pocket on the back on the boot's to hold your change in or whatever you don't want to carry around with you. Not only do they have that on them they have very easy adjustable straps that will make it much easier to adjust with your gloves on your hands.Darn straps came loose again and now what are you going to do about it. I would suggest that you get yourself a pair of tech nine bindings with the pockets on the back of the right heel. Then that way you can hide your money, or whatever else. Now that you have the coolest pair of bindings on the slopes get going and quit holding backWhat a neutral color these bindings are and they are sure to go with anything. Almost anything that is unless your wearing hot purple pants or something different. Nothing like supporting our airborne division. These bindings have two different areas on them that have the battalion and the airb
Hamburg, October 2007 – Olympus is joining forces with Rossignol and brings its latest digital cameras to where the action is this winter sport season. During the Rossignol Demo Tour, Olympus will take to the mountain and be a partner at over 120 events on the European skiing and snowboarding calendar.From October 2007 to April 2008, Olympus is giving a unique opportunity to skiers and snowboarders that drop by on one of the many stops of the Rossignol Demo Tour EUROPE. Each visitor has the chance to pick up a stylish Olympus µ 790 SW and test this shock, water and freezeproof camera in the snow for up to two hours – free of charge. They can also try new skis or the latest snowboard from Rossignol. Upon return to the Rossignol village, an Olympus representative will transfer the shot images to a CD for each person, as a memento of their experience. Each visitor can also pick up a special voucher that entitles them to a free silicone jacket and camera battery with the purchase of a
To get a sense of the popularity of Canaan Valley Resort’s new summer inner-tube park, watch the squealing kids scurry back up the hill after completing a run. “This is so much fun!” said Dillon Morris, 11, of Reedsville.
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So what are Critical Slopes? Our county defines them as a grade that is greater than 25%.. that's 22.5 degrees....We have a zoning requirement that a home and septic can not be on a critical slope, but this is not the extent of the issue. Our County is now trying to pass a new Zone Ordinance (ZTA-2007-00003) That will not allow you to have a driveway, street or alley that is on a critical slope..... Are they kidding, we are right along the Blue Ridge and many homes have walk-out basements that are on a slope. Most neighborhood driveways would not pass this. Even, Mr. Jefferson's home, Monticello, would not pass this ordinance.....This is an example, in my opinion, of being over regulated!!!Regards Charles, Charlottesville Agent and concerned citizen
It has been a few years for me since I have been skiing. I should probably get back on the slopes this year because I have all of my equipment and it would be cool to do a little podcast on the slopes.I have only been skiing out West once before in my life. And I have been out to Utah many times, however I never got past the airport. And Utah has some great skiing, especially Park City. And if I get a chance this season I may be on the lookout for Park City accommodations. Skiing is a sport that The Wired Kayaker needs to go out and tackle. If only for the great views and huge mountains. Some great Photo-A-Day shots will be taken on a trip like that. So when I next go to Utah, lets hope I can get out of the airport and onto the ski lifts in Park City. Read my disclosure policy. You can make money with your blog too, click on the referral button.Help me Get Paid to Blog for a Year! Please Vote.If you liked this post Please Click a button.
By: Aby Garvey
Imagine yourself climbing a hill. A steep hill. At the top of the hill is everything you’ve ever wanted…happy and loving relationships…. a sense of peace and well being…time to enjoy the things you truly love to do…an organized home that nurtures you, recharges you.
Now, imagine that this hill is made of glass. And you’re wearing socks. And cotton gloves. Everything you want is in sight, and sometimes, when you try really hard, it’s even within your reach. And yet, you never make it to the top of the hill, constantly sliding back down the slippery slope.
Whew. Frustrating isn’t it? And if you’re like so many, getting organized can feel this way. You just about make it to the top of the hill when, whoosh! back to the bottom you slide. So let’s get that thought out of your head, and imagine there’s a rope hanging from the top of the hill…someone has thrown you a life line. You grab the rope, pu
Victoria Beckham was seen zooming down the piste with son, dad Tony and brother.A fellow skier in the posh French resort of Courchevel said: "Her outfit moulded into the snow beautifully."She looked great." But her face always seems unhappy MOODY.
I'm sure you've learnt about this from your driving instructor before you got your driving license.
This post serves as refresher to you, just in case you don't park on slopes often.
When you park your vehicle on slopes, whether your car is facing upward or downward, remember to steer your wheels to face towards the curb. This is to prevent your vehicle from rolling into traffics, if it does
I would like to apologise for making a mistake in the previous post.Actually, there are a slight difference between parking on a slope with car facing upwards or downwards.If your car is parked facing downwards, steer the wheel to go TOWARDS the curbs.If you car is parked facing upwards, steer the wheel to go OUTSIDE of the curbs (i.e. towards traffics).This is because in the case of upward facing, if the car slides down (i.e. reverses), the front wheel will meet the curbs first and stop the car. It takes longer for the rear wheel to reach the curb without hiting into the car behind you. That's the reason for the difference. I've confirmed with the safety driving experts in my office. Sorry for the mistake in my previous post.
