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Questions about the sport of skiing, how to take care of skis, and different competitive skiing events.

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Why did jack burchett invent the snowboard?

he was a surfer and had a dream about surfing down mountains! so he made the first prototype two skies tied together and gave it to his duaghter as a gift! he then went on to make a more substancial model which went into production. it proved hugely popular among surfers and it took off from ther!

When do the loveland ski lifts open?

Most ski resorts open when there is at least 3 or 4 feet of snow, depending on the terrain. The exception would be those that have an all-year program of things to do there.

In my area (in and around N. Idaho) there are dozens and dozens of ski areas. In some years, they have not had enough snow until January or February of the next year. On the other hand, I have seen the surrounding ski resorts opening in October when there is a good, cold, early winter.

Of course, resorts at higher elevations may get colder and have snow sooner than the lower ones.

Where can one purchase spyder ski pants?

To purchase Spyder ski wear, the best option is Dick's Sporting Goods, an extremely popular store that sells sporting goods and sporting goods accessories. Dick's Sporting Goods is a relatively common store.

In what country could you go skiing in July?

In every country that have skiing on Glaciers for example France and Austria or in the southern hemisphere.

How much does it cost to build a ski resort?

The cost of a ski resort would vary greatly on the size and scope of the facility. It would likely, however, cost three to five million dollars just to begin.

Best skiing in Michigan?

Here is a list in my opinion of the best skiing in Michigan.

# Nubs Nob - for the long runs, great grooming, excellent terrain park, HUGE half pipe, and generally good snow. # Marquette Mountain - has that out west feel standing at the top, with 600 foot of vertical for some of the longest runs in Michigan. Also some of the best snow being located in the Upper Peninsula.

# Boyne Highlands - also has long runs, good grooming, improving terrain park, nice intermediate half pipe, friendly staff, good snow, and variance of terrain. # Crystal Mountain - great snowmaking, excellent grooming, very friendly staff, improving terrain park and pipe, and variance of terrain.

What are the poles called in downhill skiing?

The poles that must be navigated by the canoer are called gates.

What is the best ski resort in Switzerland?

Of course a matter of taste but I'd say 4 Vallées.

How old are rossignol Concorde skis?

My sister had some Rossignol Challenger skis (150cm) back in 1977-78. Not sure if they updated them since then.

What Are facts About Cross Country Skiing?

- There are two different styles to it: classic and skate.

- The sport originates from the Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland etc. It was originally a way to hunt moose and deer.

Can you ski downhill on cross country skis?

Yes you can but it will be like taking a rock crawler jeep to a racetrack. The DH bike will be pointlessly heavy, the suspension will sap a lot of pedalling energy and the shallow head tube angle will make steering sluggish. And unless you have the mother of all seat posts you're unlikely to be able to set up an efficient pedalling position.

Who was the first famous African American skier?

Shani Davis, a 23-year-old from Chicago. Was the first black speed skater of all time. He faced many racist attack and threats. But due to his love for the sport, fougt through it to become one of the worlds fastest skaters.

Where did downhill skiing start?

Winter Games in Austria in 1936, the first alpine skiing event was introduced to the Olympics. It was called the combined. Also during the period of the 30's, Europeans took up alpine skiing and its popularity continued to steadily climb. During this time, the first ski lifts were constructed which cancelled out the physically draining task of climbing up a mountain before descending. After World War II, ski areas began to open up when Switzerland and Austria developed Alpine ski resorts.

How is a ski suit made?

Boots intended for downhill skiing is generally made out of various types of plastic. Boots fro cross-country skiing can be made out or leather, but usually have a bit of plastic in them as well.

What are the best states for skiing in the country?

You can ski in Montana, Idaho, California, Utah, Colorado, Vermont ,Michigan Ohio, New Hampshire, New york, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, North Dakota South Dakota and I think Alaska

Maine , New Jersey, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachussets, Maryland, Virginia, wyoming, Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, minnesota Missouri Wisconsin, Alabama pennysylvania, Tennessee, west Virginia, Rhode Island. First guy left out a few oh and yes Alaska

What are the fitness components of skiing?

well u need skis so u can ski, a ramp to jump off, and a hill to land on.

When was the first ever lift chair manufactured?

The chair lift was invented by Jim Curran, an engineer at Union Pacific (UP) Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska. The first commercial lift was built in Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1936. UP's motivation was to increase demand for transport to ski resorts, which UP (of course!), would provide.

Why are skis better than wheels for travelling in snow?

I ski and snowboard and i actually think that snowboarding is better then skiing. True skiing is faster then snowboarding, so all-time skiers can just stop pointing that out, we know. But snowboarding requires more skill (not saying skiing doesnt require alot of skill because it does) and the tricks are cooler and i personally think its more fun.

Back to when i said snowboardings harder then skiing. Which is true when your first learning because skiing is easier to turn. But once you get to a moderate skill level they are about equal in difficulty but once you get to be more advanced i believe snowboarding is harder(being advanced in both sports)

SKIING IS STILL AWSOME! DONT GET ME WRONG I JUST THINK SNOWBOARDINGS BETTER.

I hope this helped.

Sincearly

A full time mountain man

MTN DEW ROCKS!

Can you go skiing in antarctica?

Yes. You can join a tour boat destined to visit the Antarctic continent.

Without endorsement, you can review the search results, below to find a tour you want.

Do people ski in antarctica?

There are no commercial ski operations in Antarctica. Skiing there is dangerous, because there is so little medical support in the case of an accident.

However, some research stations allow cross-country skiing on marked trails near the research stations.

Where is the best ski resort?

Best is of course a matter of taste but I think most people would pick a French resort, for example Portes du Soleil (which actually is French/Swiss).