Skiing

McKayla O’Brien Mr.Forbes LINC 7 Personal Narrative The first time I went skiing Have you ever had your ski’s hanging off a mountain and starting to sweat wondering, how you are going to get down? The warm sun beated down on my face as I breathed in cold air chilling my throat tingling on the way down. This is what I was feeling on the first time down the mountain skiing. At the time I didn’t know this would become one of the highlights of the trip. On our way to Colorado we stopped at my…

Everything went black, and I mean BLACK. That was the start of an experience that taught me to try new things. It happened to be my first year skiing. I flew around like a drunken man when we started, falling every time I stood up. To be honest, I was embarrassed but also determined. Slowly, day by day I improved. It was grueling but I did it. By the final day of skiing I was the best in the group. That same day, sometime in the beginning of January, I was at lessons. Everything went fine.…

The Magic Behind Skiing Nordic skiing, my passion, it is not just about the training for races. It is about the ski preparation prior to race day. The preparation for skiing, yes includes a lot of training, but the one part that separates first place from second place: the waxing. I understand it seems farfetched, but after knowing the whole process of waxing it makes sense how important it really is. When it comes to waxing first of all it depends on what kind of skis…

Mistakes of My First Time Skiing When I reached the top of the ski lift, I hesitated. The “bunny hill” seemed more intimidating than its name. The ground and the ski lodge seemed miles away, tucked behind the pine trees, and the slope descended in twists and turns. Concerned, I turned to my mom. “So...do I just jump?” I knew how difficult it was to walk in the ski boots, and I could not imagine how to get off the moving chair. She shook her head, glancing at the couple in front of us. “No…

Until I was about seven, my dad took his break from skiing so that he could take care of me along with my mom. As a kid, he would always tell me his crazy stories about skiing out west and how amazing the snow is. One thing that he told me really stuck with me, after every story about skiing he would say “Skiing is in your blood, Morgan” and I really believed it. I don’t know what took so long, but finally my dad decided to take my brother and I skiing in Vermont. I was ecstatic, I couldn’t…

Home » Health Useful Tips to Help You Recover From a Skiing Injury By Jamie Simpson Oct 28, 2011 Skiing is a wonderful winter sport; not only do you get a chance to get out in the fresh air and beautiful scenery, it's fantastic exercise. But unfortunately, skiing is commonly associated with injuries, especially to the knees. If you have been waylaid by a skiing injury, you can take charge of your treatment. Being proactive in your treatment will help you heal faster, getting you back on the…

me a shove and I was skiing down the mountain. The gusty wind was pushing against my body the whole way down. I felt like I was going to mess up somewhere and injure myself. When I finally reached the bottom of the mountain, I was surprised that it ended so quickly. I was even more surprised at the fact that I didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would. I even started to think that it was fun. I was really surprised at the time when I found out that I actually found skiing fun. This event…

There are many things to do in the U.P. one of these things is skiing. A few ski hills that overlook the water are Mount Bohemia, Indianhead Mountain, and the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area. Indianhead Mountain is a small mountain but if you're looking for a good day on the slopes and a good view of Lake Superior this is a great option. Mount Bohemia is another great ski hill if you're looking for a little backcountry and tree skiing. The Porcupine Mountain ski area is a great kids friendly ski…

Snow is quickly taking over the weather reports these days. With all the snow hitting the ground, people around the world are heading to their favorite ski resorts. While everyone has their favorite resort for this purpose, there are actually quite a few to choose from. But, one of the favorite in the United States is Telluride, which is located in Colorado. If you are looking for a ski adventure, Telluride offers plenty of it. At this resort, there are 2000 acres of skiable land, which is much…

your first time snowboarding? Have you ever been skiing?” In response, I told him, “Yeah. It is my first time snowboarding, but I have been skiing for nearly seven years.” The instructor looked pleased, and he jovially responded with, “Awesome! You will love snowboarding! After you are done with me, you will be saying that you love snowboarding a lot more than skiing!” I smiled in return, but little did I know that my past experiences with skiing would not benefit me in any way when it came to…