Is Skiing Enough for a Fit and Healthy Body? There is no doubt that skiing is a great workout, but the question remains – is skiing enough for a fit and healthy body? The consensus among recreational skiers may be “yes”. However, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), skiing is a strenuous sport that requires strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination, and technique. If muscles are not prepared […] Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2019 0 Comments
The Health Benefits Of Skiing: One of the greatest things about skiing is that it gives you a huge workout without even realizing it. But just how healthy is skiing for us? Can we justify skipping the gym this week if we went skiing? Let’s find out! Balance and Coordination. Skiing greatly enhances our ability to coordinate our bodies. The agility needed to make controlled turns, quickly […] Jason Ringenberg | April 5, 2019 0 Comments
Eat Your Way Into A Bigger, Faster, Longer Day In The Backcountry Let’s take a moment to look at the time and cost involved in a successful day of backcountry skiing or riding. First, there is the expensive equipment followed by avalanche safety gear and classes. Then you need the right partners, good weather, a proper snowpack and a full day off from work to get it done. Lining up these variables […] Brains Alex K | February 2, 2019 0 Comments
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