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Restaurants In and Around Val D’Isere
There are so many restaurants in and around Val d'Isere center village that you would be hard pressed to visit them all on a month vacation. You can stroll through the village and find restaurants that stand out for their uniqueness in architecture, food quality, presentation, fun places to eat, or quiet intimate dining.
Val D'Isere Village Tour
Photos of Val D'Isere village in France.
How to Choose a Ski Goggle Lens Color
From blue, green, pink, yellow, gold, black, and silver, there are a multitude of ski goggle lens colors on the market. While some ski goggle lenses work best in flat light, others are best for sunny days. If you aren't sure where to start, here's a ski goggle lens color guide, including what ski goggles to buy, what ski goggles for low light and sunny days, and an overview of ski goggle lenses.
Winter Skin Care Products Review
When you’re out on the slopes, the harsh elements are bound to take a toll on your skin. With the sun reflecting on the snow, the wind whipping around your face, and the cold, dry mountain air, you may find yourself leaving the resort with both sunburn and windburn, both of which can make your next day skiing extremely uncomfortable. Read on for reviews of three essential winter skin care products—Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, and Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm.
Dining in Park City, Utah - Park City Restaurants
With over one hundred restaurants to choose from, Park City has an extensive array of dining options for all tastes. From fine-dining restaurants to family-friendly eateries, any skier is likely to find a meal that fits his or her appetite and budget. Here is a selection of some of the best establishments in Park City, Utah.
Women's Ski Jackets - Outdoor Research Igneo
Outdoor Research Igneo
Ski Boot Heaters
Ski Boot Heaters: Cold, numb toes are very painful and can turn make any ski day miserable. With the introduction of smaller and longer life batteries and a larger comfort range of settings electronic foot warmers are the most convenient way to heat ski boots and keep the feet warm.
Off-Season Skiing Fitness - Ski Exercises
Exercises for skiers to keep skiing fit all year-round.
Top Smugglers' Notch Family Activities
Smugglers' Notch, located in northern Vermont, provides everything you need for a fun-filled and action-packed family ski vacation - with a full schedule of activities including ski and snowboard school, the FunZone Family Entertainment and Recreation Center, indoor pool, hot tubs, massage center, cross-country skiing, dog sled rides, snowshoeing, snowmobile touring, ice skating, tubing, airboarding. and a variety of other kids and family activities and workshops.
A Tour Around Iron Mountain At Canyon Resort
Follow along with Mike on a bluebird sunny day as he tours the trails on Iron Mountain at Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. Iron Mountain with over 300 acres of new terrain offers ten runs, ranging from intermediate to expert to gladed tree skiing. This tour covers mostly intermediate trails, both single and double blue square and an occasional black diamond run to boost the confidence of most any intermediate skier.
How to Introduce Your Child to Skiing
Before you take your child to the mountain, it's a good idea to gradually introduce him or her to skiing. Here's a guide to introducing your child to downhill skiing.
How to Get On and Off a Chairlift - How to Ride a Chairlift, Rope Tow, Gondola
Most ski resorts have chairlifts to transport skiers up the mountain. Here's what you need to know to get on, to ride, and to get off the chairlift. There's also information on riding a rope tow and gondola, which are also convenient ways to head up the slopes.
Women's Ski Pants
Outdoor Research's Igneo Pants™ is made with a 2-layer 70D Pertex® Shield, waterproof and breathable fabric underscored with 60g EnduraLoft™ insulation in the seat and knee areas. Two zippered hand and back pockets a snap and zipper fly and integrated belt compliment the design.
Men's Ski Pants
The Under Armour Coreman men's ski pant is fully seam sealed to lock out the elements with 40g of Armour Loft insulation in the seat and knees for thermal protection. Reinforced bottom cuff opening for durability and a secure fit over stretch boot gaiters. The external waist adjustment system with a snap button closure guarantees a snug fit. There are two zippered side pockets and a back pocket with inner leg vents for breathability and ventilation.
Learn to Snow Plow
The traditional learning stance for beginning skiers is called the Snow Plow position. While there are variations used in different teaching methods, the basic position requires that you stand in the skis facing across a gently graded hill, with your knees slightly bent and your hands slightly above your thighs. The the tips of the skis are closer together than the tails of the skis, making a forward facing V position.
Sideslip Out of a Difficult Spot
When you're skiing in a difficult spot it is just fine to sideslip your way down and/or around any obstacles. Here's how to do it right.
Men's Ski Jackets
This 2 tone, 3 layer Gore-Tex® performance softshell jacket melds fashion and features with a removable brimmed storm hood and zip off powder skirt. Micro stitched and 100% seam taped for maximum waterproofing and extended pit zips for max ventilation. Comes with angel-wing arm movement allows for full range of motion without riding up. A great jacket for your backcountry powder days.
Online Skiing Fitness - Skiing Exercises
Online skiing exercises, workouts, and advice on getting fit for ski season.
Ski Bindings - Ski Binding Check
Your ski bindings need to be checked and set by a professional to insure optimal safety. There is much more to setting a binding release than cranking down screws. Here's an outline of how professionals set and adjust your bindings.
How to Dress in Layers
Dressing in layers is essential to any cold ski day. On the top of the mountain, it may be windy and cold, and you need to be prepared for this. Dressing in layers is key to staying warm on any day of skiing.
Choosing a Pair of Ski Goggles
How to choose ski goggles, including evaluating regular goggles, over-the-glasses (OTG) goggles, and prescription ski sunglasses.
Instaprint Custom Footbeds – Excellent Additions for Ski Boots
Both telemark and AT boots are just as accommodating to custom footbeds as downhill boots. If you don’t get fitted for footbeds when you purchase telemark or AT boots I recommend that you take your boots to a shop that sells, custom fits, installs footbeds and will later correct and tweak them to your comfort and satisfaction.
Zapz Microwavable Custom Insoles
Zapz Microwavable Custom Insoles come in various sizes and can be cut and trimmed to fit a specific foot. Zapz come with easily followed directions and can be installed by the buyer.
Ski Boot and Ski Glove Dryer
Keeping ski boots and ski gloves dry goes a long way to help keeping your hands and feet warm. There are several brands of boot and glove dryers available and most all use flexible hosing to reach into the interior of the garments. Here is a look at one popular model, the Hotronic Snapdry Boot and Glove Dryer.
Guide to Ski Boot Canting
Step-by-step to ski boot canting, including how it is done, what's measured, and the final result.