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Reasons to Visit Big Sky, Montana

Friday, 19 March 2010 10:05 First Tracks

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Looking for a new place to ski or snowboard, but don't want to spend a fortune visiting the glitzy resort towns in Colorado and Utah? Yeah, me too. That's why I was doing some research online when I came across an article on Travelatime.com, listing 5 reasons to visit Big Sky, Montana. Let me sum it up for you:

1. You have the slopes to yourself - There are 3 mountains between the town's two ski resorts - Big Sky and Moonlight Basin - and they only contain an average of about 2500 skiers per day. That means long runs and short lift lines.

2. You've never seen so much powder - Low humidity and moderate temperatures give Big Sky its characteristic "cold smoke" powder. Plus, the area gets about 400 inches of snow annually. Park City gets about 350, Telluride gets about 309 and Aspen gets about 300.

3. The apres-ski scene has a Wild West twist - That means delicious T-bones the size of a Stetson, and other hearty country meals after a long day on the slopes. Oh, and wagon-wheel chandeliers, drinks with names like Moose Drool and Range Rider Red, and pan-seared deer sirloin.

4. You can mix your skiing with a winter safari - You can see the wild side of the Gallatin Valley by saddling up with Jake's Horses to clop along the Gallatin River. You might get to see bighorn sheep, coyotes, moose, eagles and elk.

5. The cabins have a warm, Montana flair - While you can stay at a slopeside condo, you also have the option to stay in a cozy log cabin along the Gallatin River. Listen to the wrangler's ranch tales, cruise through the forest and enjoy hot cider and chili.

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Last Updated on Friday, 19 March 2010 10:27

Skiers Participate in Engadine Cross-Country Marathon

Monday, 15 March 2010 14:29 First Tracks

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More than 11,000 skiers from 35 nations participated in the 26-mile Engadine cross-country marathon yesterday. Both men and women took part in this event, held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Dario Cologna won the race, finishing in 1 hour, 36 mins. The top-female was Susanne Nystrom in 1 hour, 43 minutes.

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Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 14:39

Looking for a New Hobby? We've Found One for You: Skijoring

Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:09 First Tracks

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If you're tired of simply skiing or snowboarding, and you want to switch it up a bit, boy have we got the hobby for you. That is, assuming you have access to a horse and snow. Ever heard of skijoring? It's a winter sport where a person is pulled by a horse, a dog (or dogs) or a motor vehicle. I don't think I'll be trying this any time soon, but I say go for it, and let me know how it turns out!

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:39

Top 5 Snowboard Locations in North America

Friday, 05 March 2010 13:43 First Tracks

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I've passed along info on the top places to ski in the world, but skiing and snowboarding are two different things, and what may be a good ski park may not necessarily be a good snowboarding park. So snowboarders, here's your chance to read up on the top places to snowboard in the U.S. And, if you have any other suggestions, please do share.

1. Whistler- Blackcomb, B.C., Canada. Featuring a sweet mile-high vertical drop, great beginner slopes and now the distinction of being the home to the 2010 Winter Olmpics, there is something for everything here.

2. Big Sky, Montana. This resort is BIG, consisting of two mountains - Lone Mountain and Andesite Mountain. About an hour from Bozeman, Big Sky has hundreds of acres of expert terrain, and plenty of wide, groomed trails down both sides.

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Love Him or Hate Him, Bode Miller Wins First Olympic Gold Metal

Monday, 22 February 2010 13:52 First Tracks

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Bode Miller's performance on Sunday fulfilled his Olympic dream at last, by winning him the gold medal in the men's super-combined. This gold medal completes a full set of medals, after Miller claimed silver in the super-G and bronze in the downhill.

The ever-controversial Miller snubbed the official U.S. ski team in 2007 and appeared to be looking to retire, but returned to the fold last year and began preparing for this year's Olympics.

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