http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com Resorts, Parks and Vacationing in the Rockies Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:32:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many types of holidays can help you enjoy your time off, be together with your family, and have a wonderful time. Skiing holidays can be great fun for you and your loved ones. However, when you are going on skiing holidays, there are several things that you must plan for ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-search-for-family-skiing-holidays The history of skiing is an interesting one. As the story goes, skiing was preceded by snowshoeing, or so we think. When Sondre Norheim, a Norwegian now heralded as the "father of modern day skiing", invented the ski binding, skiers were able to turn while moving downhill - "Slalom" (also ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/a-brief-history-of-alpine-skiing Vail lodging and accommodations are separated into four distinct villages. These include Vail Village, Lionshead Village, East and West Villages. These areas of the Vail Valley all offer unique lodging options for those looking for everything from luxury vacation rentals to cozy condominiums. Below is some information to help guide ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/vail/vail-co-lodging-hotels-condos-lodges Many parents are familiar with the family-oriented mission of the YMCA programs. Located in urban areas internationally, this kid friendly organization offers many educational, sports, and social opportunities. The YMCA of the Rockies, Colorado also operates two budget vacation resorts that help families get out and enjoy the legendary beauty ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/budget-vacation-resorts Find the latest information on a Colorado ski lodge. After all there are over 2 dozen to choose from. Places like Aspen, Breckenridge, and Telluride and known the world over. read more | digg story http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/colorado-ski-lodge This article discusses what to look for when buying new skis. The advantages of owning your own pair of skis has numerous. They make you a better skier first off because you get to know the feel of them. Saves you more time on the slopes and not ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-chooose-and-buy-the-right-skis Used as a form of transportation, cross country skiing is great exercise for your body... Let along the fact that is down right FUN! A hard workout in the elements then kicking back around the fire in the lodge.read more | digg story http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/cross-country-skiing-a-great-fitness-exercise If your family wants to go skiing on your next vacation, but you don’t know how to ski, go ahead and plan that ski vacation anyway! You can learn how to ski, and you will have a great time doing it. With a little hunting you find that many resorts ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/learning-how-to-ski If you’re on the look out for Copper Mountain Colorado lodging, there are quite a few options available. Copper Mountain is said to be where the locals go to do their skiing in Colorado. With its award winning trails that takes into account any skill level, it has become a ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/uncategorized/copper-mountain-colorado-lodging This January 26th and 27th , the Winter Park Resort along with the Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating Mary Jane’s birthday.  Though named after a ‘lady of the evening’ from the late 180’s… Today she is Winter Park’s most infamous mountain.  Emphasizing what Colorado skiing is all ... http://www.thecoloradoskiblog.com/winter-park/winter-park-prepares-for-a-grand-celebration