Vail Ski Resort

I wanted to lead Alameda High School’s Ski Club since Freshmen year. Skiing is different from other sports. I love hearing the snow beneath my skis, and the views are breathtaking. I’ve been skiing since I was three years old and was ecstatic when I realized there was a Ski Club. I loved my first high school ski trip because of our communal bond over the love for snow. The following year, I was elected club President, but it just so happened, that all the upperclassmen graduated. A club of…

I can’t believe that I finally convinced my Dad. We had talked about getting me my first snowmobile. The snow was falling, and I was very anxious to get riding. I didn't think that this would ever happen. After quite some time stalking the internet, we found one. We found a 2015 polaris 550 for a sweet price on craigslist. So we called the guy up set a date for the coming saturday. Saturday morning bright and early we were on the road to antigo. We stopped at kwik trip to get some gas and some…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

I've watched the documentary 'Life below zero', where it show's life as a Canadian and how it is living in Canada. It explains how it is to deal with the beloved winter we get every year. Some people enjoy and love the winter, they get so excited that they run and jump in the snow 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…

Isabela pulled me with her right arm then holding my hand to the storybook station. When we arrived at the station she sat down on a blue pillow and she patted the spot next to her and told me “Sit down over here.” I sat down and she said “close your eyes.” I did what I was told to do and after a minute Isabela told me “Ok you can open them now” I opened my eyes and in my lap I saw a book called “The Biggest Snowman” She then pointed at the book and looked at me and said “Can you read me this…

“Up in the Air, and Down, With a Twist” I was instantly brought back to the ten days that I spent in Springhill, Colorado where freestyle skiing was the norm. The lodge where I stayed was one of the lesser popular resort for skiing because my mother refused to let myself or my father ski in fear of injury. On the contrast, I felt immersed in the winter culture, and this article brings back those fond memories of my vacation. The author, Henry Fountain is able to catch the reader’s attention by…

many who live around Oslo, Norway’s capital. Norway is located on the western coastline of Scandinavia and about 9 miles from Russia. Norway is most known for Skiing but more specifically cross-country skiing. Almost every man, woman, and child can ski. Many have lots of free time and spend their time outside enjoying the outdoors. Football (soccer) is a very popular sport played in Norway but cross-country skiing is still widely loved. Work hours here and in Norway don’t differ much. Most…