Tag: Skiing

After Team GB equalled their best ever Winter Olympics in Sochi four years ago, the pressure is on for 2018’s representatives to step up once again.   The Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea see a 49-strong team of British athletes look to top the four medals brought home from Russia in 2014. And with the […]

If you fancy hitting the slopes this winter, then don’t book those plane tickets just yet; there are lots of advantages to be had from driving to your destination. For starters, there’s a sense of freedom and adventure when driving yourself, and you’ll get to see some breath-taking scenery as you travel. There’s also no […]

Heading off to the mountains for a skiing holiday can be a pricey trip to start with. But what happens when the unexpected derails even the best laid plans?   The simplest flight delay, or a mishap on the slopes resulting in a badly broken leg can leave holidaymakers facing bills of thousands of pounds. […]

The ski and snowboarding season is well upon us and with so many options available it can be tricky to decide where to hit the snow. Whether you are looking for something for beginners or a black run challenge, a quiant old town or a pumping apres ski resort, each person will have their small […]

Taking to the slopes for a spot of skiing is becoming more and more tempting in recent weeks. The temperatures have dropped and winter is here – so what’s stopping you hopping on that chair-lift and flying down a mountain somewhere?   Obviously, picking your ideal destination will be your first job. However, when you’ve […]

Skier’s Thumb This injury accounts for 10% of all skiing injuries and occurs when a ski pole catches in the snow during a fall. This will overextend the thumb and the pressure exerted bends the thumb towards the hand, most likely causing a sprain but sometimes a total rupture. By not placing their hand inside […]

1) Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia Towering mountains make for the best skiing in North America and the biggest vertical drop. Whistler’s charming village offers everything a skier/snowboarder could crave and the “mega mountain” has more runs, more snow, more terrain parks and more square mileage than almost any other resort on the continent.   2) […]

Skin abrasions Skin abrasions basically mean cuts and grazes, or damage to the soft protective tissue in the top layers of skin. These are often sustained when falling off a mountain bike and can vary drastically in severity depending on whether a rider is wearing protective gear. More serious cuts can damage nerve tissue or […]

Whether you’re looking to face your fears, get fit, meet new people or just have fun, rock climbing This month, German F1 legend Michael Schumacher, who is no longer in a coma, returned home from hospital to a specially adapted rehab room where he will spend the foreseeable future. He is making “progress” since his […]

During February and March we will witness the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics taking place in Sochi, Russia; a first for such a giant nation. With 98 events taking place across 15 different sport disciplines at the Olympics then a further 70 across six disciplines at the Paralympics, there’ll be plenty to keep us glued […]