Although I have tried a lot of different water sports, I will always have a special fondness for my first. When I was 15, I went water skiing for the first time. I was a little bit unprepared for it, to tell you the truth. As a matter of fact, I probably would not [...]
The state of Utah is mainly known for it’s winter sports facilities and it has a lot to offer it’s many visitors. Park City, Utah is a resort town that benefited from a surge in tourism from the 1980s onwards. It is an old mining town and several Victorian buildings can still be seen [...]
Many towns in the USA thrived with the coming of the railroad and this was the case for Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The Garfield County town makes the most of its geographical location, offering some great sports and recreational facilities. It’s also a fascinating area for geologists and for people who want to connect with [...]
There are a lot of people who are trying snowboarding and they are finding that they enjoy it as much or even more than skiing. Many younger people see skiing as something their parents do, and they can enjoy snowboarding as something that is just theirs. As fun as it is, it is still [...]
With all of the emphasis on the so called extreme sports, cross country skiing seems to have dropped out of the mainstream in the past few years. After all, downhill skiing is faster, snowboarding is more intense and riding on snowmobiles is bigger and louder. Yet in my opinion, a good cross country ski [...]
If you’re a skier, you’ve heard about K2 skis. The K2 brand was the first fiberglass ski made in the United States, the product of one innovative man’s efforts. In 1961, Bill Kirschner borrowed a pair of skis to use as a pattern for his ski design, made of fiberglass. His prototype performed so [...]
I don’t have much experience with water skiing, but I do know a little about it. This comes mostly from when my family would go to the lake for a picnic and my grandfather would bring his boat and the skis with him. He also had an inner tube that could be pulled along [...]
Travelers heading to Colorado for a little rest and relaxation should listen up. Travelers looking for suitable accommodations have a number of options. Instead of looking for a hotel that matches his or her needs, everyone should consider renting Colorado vacation homes. For around the same amount as a hotel stay, travelers can rent [...]
When planning a vacation to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Beaver Creek should be one of your destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Beaver Creek, has activities for everyone no matter what time of year you decide to visit. Skiing of course is the main attraction but summer months have just [...]
