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What to Expect in the Winter Olympics for Skiing?

The Winter Olympics have already concluded on February 28^th, 2010. They were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at some turly stunning ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies. The forthcoming Winter Olympics will take place starting February 7^th 2014 in a not so highly famed place near the Black Sea in Russia at a place called Sochi. Skiing is one of the most admired winter sports and is a rage at the Winter Olympics with five different More

Stein Eriksen

Among all biographies of ski competitors, one is particularly interesting and quite impressive – the one of the Norweian skier Stein Eriksen. Born on the 11th December 1927 in Oslo, Norway, he became one of the most significant and influential figures in the world of skiing, his career became an inspiration for many ski sportsmen and during his active life he significantly contributed for the development and spreading of this sport.

The Olympic games achievements of Eriksen remain among the More

Aspen

First established as a town of miners in 1879, Aspen has become a major tourist destination and is among the top 10 ski resorts in the world. Located between four mountains that are not directly linked, the city itself is a beautiful spot for not only the sport fans, but for those who are on a sightseeing and want to see the best mixture urban life and nature.

With population of 5,400 people Aspen is not a major city and More

Exploring Abruzzo – an emerging Italian tourist region

Abruzzo is not a name that many people would be familiar with when thinking of Italy. For most people, the regions of Tuscany and Lazio are traditionally some of the most popular tourist areas in this country. However, Abruzzo has recently experienced an increase in tourism as large numbers of holidaymakers take advantage of the substantially cheaper prices on offer here.

Abruzzo is one of the most rural regions in Italy. It hosts the tallest mountain south of the Alps, More

Skiing: Not All Boots Are The Same

While someone who is not an avid skier may believe that all ski boots are the same, this simply is not true. The first difference is that items are varied for men, women and children. Other basics involve a variety of colors and styles. There are boots that are better for beginners and those made to withstand the wear and tear of a professional.

So before you boot up for your ski chalet holidays, keep in mind that even More