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“BAM!” I went crashing down the hill the cold gust in my face. All I saw was white all over my face, I tried to stop myself but it was too slippery. I finally stopped and looked up my family was laughing. I started laughing myself think how funny I looked. I went sledding with my family during winter and we bought a new snowboard I was really looking forward to ride it. My family and I went sledding that day and I was really excited to ride it! When we all got there me and my brother raced up…

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…

Snow tubing essay by.Addi There's nothing like a fresh winter snow day. The grass is covered, leaves have covered Fallon down off of trees it's just perfect!!! And the best part of all is there's No School!!!!!! My favorite winter activity is snow tubing. This exciting endeavor involves Going down a hill, Before getting in line, and waiting in line. Are you ready for some winter fun?? Invite your friends and family, then get in the car. When you get to where you want to be, where you can get…

It was a crisp morning in Colorado and the orange fireball was shining bright, as we were getting ready to leave and go see the beautiful tall Rocky Mountains. After the 3 hour drive we finally made it to the Rocky Mountains. As I stepped out of the car I took a deep breath I could smell the cool snowy air of the Rocky Mountains and right then and there I knew it was going to be beautiful. I've been eager all day to see the mountain range and finally after a 3 hour drive I was only a few steps…

What Alaska is like I was sitting in my front porch on the edge of canada right next to bear country alaska it was a sunday morning not too cold. But in the distance I could see somebody so I walk out to see if he was lost. So I walk up to him and I notice it's an old man. So I walk up to him and ask if he is lost. He turns and looks at me and says in a soft quiet voice. “Sir am trying to go look and see if someone can tell me what bear country alaska is like. Me and my wife are trying to…

When you look out your window on a snow day, you will see snowflakes fluttering down, and silently resting on the ground. Snowflakes are commonly mistook for what the replicas look like, and people don’t stop to look at their appearance, formation, or they don’t ask themselves if the ground has an effect on their snow day. So for everyone who wants to learn more about these fascinating figures this story is for you. To start out with, we have appearance of snowflakes. According to the…

numb fingers, frozen eyelashes and aching muscles from cross-country skiing over the years become routine for how I spend my winters. However the lessons learned from this sport extend past the practices. Over the years the repetition of the practice becomes routine but never mundane the challenge of scaling a new hill or getting a faster time could never lose its appeal. The lesson of perseverance and determination Nordic skiing has taught me incredible lessons of mental endurance. There is…

Everyone is still buzzing about January's Consumer Electronics Show and all the great gadgets shoppers need to be on the lookout for in 2016. The annual Las Vegas event is the Super Bowl of the consumer technology industry. With more than 360 exhibits, narrowing the list down to just a few gadgets wasn't an easy task; here are some interesting ones. ModiFace Mirror The ModiFace 3D Augmented-Reality Makeup Mirror is dream technology for anyone in the cosmetology industry, and the mirror is…

with joy and laughter. While some other people hate the winter that it disgusts them, that they try as much as possible to remain indoors. In my opinion, winter is wonderful. I love the things you could do in the winter such as, sliding down slopes, skiing or snowboarding, and especially snowmobiling. I only enjoy and love winter for a short time, after 4 to 5 months of it, I just get sick of the winter and coldness. I hate both the beginning of winter and the end of winter.…

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…