61 travel features tagged “Snow & Skiing”
Wearing a helmet could reduce the chance of head injury by 35%, but for some skiers and snowboarders, the safety gear actually makes the sport more dangerous.
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19 March 2013
Situated in Russia's great Siberian wilderness, the deepest lake in the world is surrounded by indigenous towns that thrive even as temperatures drop.
04 March 2013
Worldwide Weird
The Mall of America in Minnesota and the Steamboat Springs ski resort in Colorado are home to massive forts made with millions of gallons of water.
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27 February 2013
Mini Guide
The mighty Matterhorn put this corner of southern Switzerland on the map, but now it is home to ski and snowboard enthusiasts, plus more leisurely pursuits.
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25 February 2013
As mod style goes mile-high, there has never been a better time to change altitudes with a stay at one of the newest chic winter retreats, from the Swiss valleys to the French Alps.
15 February 2013
Voices
With prime ski peaks, an easy-to-access location right off Interstate 70 and a Bavarian-style walkable village, Vail attracts many visitors who end up making the town their home.
05 February 2013
Canada’s sixth oldest national park has a different flavour during winter, when rugged terrain and frigid weather conspire to make it the domain of a few in-the-know skiers.
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21 January 2013
Travelwise
The practice of transforming ice into something beautiful has been around for thousands of years, and wows travellers today with impressive sculpting competitions around the world.
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17 January 2013
The dog sled continues to play a vital role as a means of winter transport for Greenland’s 45,000 indigenous population.
14 January 2013
Savvy Vancouverites choose from a trio of high-quality ski areas that shimmer ethereally just outside the city’s northern suburbs.
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11 January 2013
