There’s no denying the fact that skiing is one of the best winter sports of all. With nothing more than a couple of boards strapped to your feet, you get to move downhill at speeds that would make your grandma cringe. However, you can’t always go skiing or maybe skiing isn’t for you! If you … Read more
As a regular season pass holder at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver BC, I’ve seen firsthand who should and shouldn’t hit the slopes. While downhill skiing is a fantastic sport, it’s not suitable for everyone. Skiing is more dangerous than most people understand, you can reach extreme speeds, and if you are unsure how to stop … Read more
Snow tubing and sledding are both very popular winter activities, but there are some key differences between them. Both might have you rocketing down a snowy hill, but they aren’t quite the same thing, although there are also some shared similarities. Today, we’re going to figure out what all of those differences and similarities are, … Read more
Winter is upon us, and that means it’s time to bust out the ski goggles and hot chocolate. If you happen to be planning a ski trip anytime soon, and one of your kids (or even yourself) prefers tubing over the slopes, don’t worry! We have listed the best ski resorts with snow tubing in … Read more
I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, and I usually purchase the Cypress Mountain season pass for downhill skiing. I love the days when the sun is shining after a good drop of fresh powder, mainly because you get to see the untouched mountains in the distance covered in snow. But this got my imagination going, … Read more
Just like with any other footwear, when you buy new ski boots, they need to be broken in. If you don’t break in ski boots properly and somewhat quickly, you’ll likely end up in a good deal of pain throughout your skiing adventure. Trust me, ski boots can be uncomfortable, and breaking them in relieves … Read more
One of the most important components of skis and ski boots are the bindings that hold the two together. Without whole and functioning bindings, your ski boots won’t adhere to your skis properly. They might come undone while you are in the middle of an intense ski down a double-black diamond course, and that can … Read more
If you’re into extreme sports and you want to venture to areas of the world that few others get to see, then heli-skiing is something worth looking into. Not only do you get to shred some fresh and untouched powder, but you get to have an exhilarating ride in a helicopter too. Let’s find out … Read more
Heli-skiing is one of the most exhilarating sports you could possibly engage in. As with such adrenaline-inducing activities, there are certain risks and dangers associated with heli-skiing. Of course, it is to be expected that skiing down a mountain that is only accessible by helicopter isn’t as safe as sitting at home and watching TV, … Read more
One of the biggest challenges that you’ll face when looking to go heli-skiing is paying for the trip in the first place. Although heli-skiing is one of the best winter activities out there, it’s also quite expensive when compared to traditional downhill skiing. As you can imagine, enlisting a helicopter along with a trained tour … Read more