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The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics will soon be upon us. What better time to celebrate Canada's greatest winter sports destinations - Banff and Jasper - internationally renowned National Parks, hot vacation destinations, home of majestic mountain scenery, meccas for snowboarding, down-hill skiing, cross-country skiing keep reading →

gorgeous Heavens Peak, Glacier National Park Wolf Here, this is what our window looked like and te icicles are soooo pretty but eventually they have to come down or the entire thing will collapse...hey, I was... keep reading →

Last week I went skiing in the Auvergne. We choose the skiing resort of Lioran in the Cantal Mountains or as the French call it, the Massif Cantalien. The landscape there is awesome; the ski resort of Lioran is amidst a pine forest in the biggest volcano of Europe. This French skiing station is one of the best equipped in the Auvergne. keep reading →

Overview of U.S. Women Figure Skaters who won Olympic medals between 1920 and 1980: Rosalynn Sumners, Debi Thomas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, Tara Lipinski, Michelle Kwan, Sarah Hughes, Sasha Cohen. keep reading →

The biathlon is a competitive winter sport that tests the skills of athletes around the world. It is a test of one's strength and endurance as you race against time, competitors and yourself through a combination of cross country skiing and marksmanship. As you ski, your heart pumps vigorously which in turn tests your marksmanship as you shoot at targets over 50 m distances. A wonderful sport to participate in and to watch, especially during the Olympics. keep reading →

The snowboarders of Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympics were hard to beat. Learn more about the women's team with bios, links, and photos. keep reading →

Snowboarding is very similar to skateboarding, but is done in snow as the name suggests. I have never lived in an area where snowboarding would be feasible, but it seems like it would be a lot of fun. keep reading →

Meet the athletes who made up the men's snowboarding team for USA at the Winter Olympics 2010. With bios, photos, and links, learn more about each of these incredible snowboarders. keep reading →

Everyone here who thinks winter sports are "child's play" - raise your hand! The action clips of cheering kids along the route of the Olympic torch, brought to mind some of the winter games we used to play as kids.... keep reading →

Winter Sports are sports that are played during winter on snow or ice. However kids enjoy recreational winter sports like Ice fishing, snow man making and snowball fights. Winter sports have become popular through sport events like Winter Olympics... keep reading →

Overview of U.S. Women Figure Skaters who won Olympic medals between 1920 and 1980: Theresa Weld, Beatrix Loughran, Maribel Vinson, Tenley Albright, Carol Heiss, Barbara Roles, Peggy Fleming, Janet Lynn, Dorothy Hamill, Linda Fratianne. keep reading →

What are ski boots? It is a footwear used for skiing and it is a means to provide attachment to the skis--the skier and it also utilized ski binding. It is used solely so that you can control when you ski... keep reading →

Curling is becoming more well known since the advent of the Internet and especially since the awesome 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games that First Nations hosted as equal partners with other national sponsors. They televised more of the sport of curling than before and we were able to learn about it from TV. It is like shuffleboard on ice with longer, smoother, gliding follow through. I love it! keep reading →

Winter Sports HubMob roundup hub. Read about skiing, ice skating, Winter Olympics and more. keep reading →

Thinking about ice skating? You've never tried it? Beware 'cause some embarrassing things can happen on your first attempt...here's mine. keep reading →

Basic of ice Skating and how to learn it. Ice Skating is an awesome activity which you can do no matter what time of the year it is. Whether you choose to ski inside or outside it brings so much fun. When learning the basic of Ice skating it is... keep reading →

Surfing is a water sport that takes upper body strength, agility, and good balance. It is worth pursuing because the rewards are breathtaking beauty, fitness, and a great tan. keep reading →

Winter sports are held even past the Spring Equinox and in the Alaskan March of each year, the Iditarod runs in order to commemorate a long-ago dogsled team. Those working dogs delivered vitally needed anti-toxin to an isolated place at the end of... keep reading →

Beautiful sunset in Jackson Hole. If given the choice, I would much rather be sitting on a beach with an umbrella cocktail in my hand than freezing my rear off flinging my body down a mountain and risking life... keep reading →

Finding the right figure skating equipment is important for figure skaters. Sometime finding quality figure skating apparel and ice skating accessories can be difficult. I love watching figure skating... keep reading →

An account of participating in the annual Canadian Ski Marathon, the longest (160 km) cross-country ski tour in the world. Held every year since the 1967 Centennial of the Canadian Confederation, the event consists of challenging two days of cross-country skiing across the beautiful Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. keep reading →

Unique to the Nation’s Capital of Ottawa, Canada, the Winterlude Triathlon requires the athlete to ice skate, cross-country ski and run during one of the coldest months of winter: February. As it is challenging in the sense of temperature and terrain conditions, the skating segment for the 2010 Winterlude Triathlon will be 8 km, the cross-country skiing segment will be 5 km followed by a 5 km run through the snow. keep reading →

Let's look at some new winter sports that can be included in the Olympics in years to come. We will review nun (snow) chuckin, synchronized snow dancing, watermobiling and more. Read on to learn more about the newest and most exciting winter sports on earth. keep reading →

Engaging in Winter Sports is a great idea to spend your winter vacation. There are wonderful places all over the world that are great sites for the winter sports. Choosing from lot number of options available is a difficult task. Here are some the... keep reading →

Ice hockey, Figure skating, Snow-blading, Mono skiing, Skoal, Tobogganing, Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding events and Snowmobiling are main winter sports played 0n snow and ice. keep reading →

I hate winter sports. That's right, I'm the one. Basically winter sports consists of derivatives of two real sports: ice skating and skiing. Curling doesn't count because it's silly. It's a semi-combination of bowling and housework (who'd have thunk... keep reading →

Some have said that hockey is Canada and Canada is hockey. This essay is a personal view of the game, complete with memories of one memorable game. It is an enjoyable and nostalgic read. keep reading →

Tips for Awesome Ice Skating Experience. Ice skating is gliding and moving on ice by the use of a ice skates and it can be done for various reasons for traveling, leisure and other sports too. It can be indoor and outdoor and on bodies of frozen... keep reading →

Tips on what equipment and clothes to wear when you go skiing. During winter, the weather is cold, dry and sometimes people are stuck inside the house and they get bored. Cold weather also brings depression to some people. To avoid being stuck in a... keep reading →

The winter sports topic reminds me of a certain activity we used to do in college - traying down Libe Slope. For those of you unfamiliar with this uniquely Cornellian experience, allow me to enlighten you. ... keep reading →

  Important  tips when you go skiing Skiing is a fun activity, you enjoy the weather, gliding and the excitement it brings. It is one way to a stress free life as you don’t get bored when you ski. Some... keep reading →

This article is a brief history of Winter Olympic Games. Winter olympic games started in the year 1924 and are held every four years. keep reading →

Now that our family has finally taken the plunge and entered the world of Wii, we're always looking for additional games and accessories. The kids love playing sports games on the Wii, and Winter Sports is no... keep reading →

Tips when buying snowboarding equipment Thinking on how to enjoy the winter weather? During winter many of people find and think of activities that will make them active and enjoy the snow, and snowboarding... keep reading →

Figure skating is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking sports to watch. Not only do the competitors have to be super strong and athletic, but they also have to be graceful and artistic. I've always... keep reading →

Have you ever visited some of the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festivals? If you have, then you know that some things are almost unbelievable even if you see them right in front of you. If you haven't, enjoy the picture gallery on this hub and think about the next travel place you'll visit! keep reading →

Sledding as a sport first started in St. Moritz, Switzerland in the early 1870s. British tourists became bored with the lack of fun activities and began to use the delivery boy’s sleds for recreation. keep reading →

Pretty simple, take a look at Ryan Miller's goalie mask that he'll be wearing for Team USA at the 2010 Olympic Games keep reading →

This is second in the two part series covering the history of winter olympic games........ keep reading →

Researching Butt Naked Ice Swimming has been fun, and just downright hilarious with some of the information my research discovered. Ice swimming is exactly what the two words denotes: swimming which requires cutting a hole in a frozen crust of ice... keep reading →

When you think of Canadian winter sports, I am guessing the first one that comes to mind is ice hockey.  Canadians are famous for our love of the game.  But how about dog sledding, igloo building or ice carving? Find out more about these lesser know Canadian winter sports. keep reading →

How should I dress my child for winter sports? During the winter months, this question is frequently on the minds of many parents. Children from toddlers to teens venture outside into the cold and snowy weather for activities such as snowman... keep reading →