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    Have you ever thought about symbolism in your life? Symbolism is important in our lives because if we recognize symbols and what they represent, it can help us to become a better person by letting us know what we need in our lives and how it helps us. I spent some time thinking about symbolism and here’s what I came up with. The first five symbols I would like to address represent the activities that I like to do often. My first symbol would be a shoe because I’m in cross-country and I like to

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    Ontario is about 45 minutes north of Toronto and the area receives an approximated 100 inches of snow each year. The powerful state of the art snow making and grooming facilities make your winter vacations in Ontario a sublime one. The powder perfect alpine and Nordic conditions make the winter season in this area one of the best you can find anywhere in the world. The amazing runs and the hundreds of kilometers of trail; give you an exciting opportunity to step up your winter fun! If you truly want

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    Loveland Ski Area is near to the hearts and homes of generations of Colorado skiers and riders. Just 53 miles from Denver, Loveland offers uncrowded slopes, remarkable terrain, free close-in parking and a season that lasts from October through May. Loveland also averages 400″ of snow each season – more than any Front Range or Summit County resort. Loveland is a perfect place for those that simply want to ski and ride. This is Colorado. Welcome home. Loveland sits atop the Continental Divide and is

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    The coat of armor I adorned, made of down feathers and a nylon shell, yielded no protection against the daggers of that cold winter air. As I peered out toward the horizon, I saw nothing but tree tops, and some snow capped mountain tops in the distance. With my feet bound to freshly waxed skis, the only thing stronger than my ski poles was my determination to get down the mountain. I turned to my right, only to see the immediate drop off of the ski slope. As I crept up a little closer to the edge

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    I heard a soft whooshing sound as my skis slid across the soft powdered snow, which glistened in the winter sun. I felt practically no wind and it was the perfect temperature to prevent both slush, all in all the conditions were perfect for a day of skiing with my family. I was accompanied by my mom, uncle, and about 8 cousins. We had all woken up at the crack of dawn and began the hour and a half journey to Mount Sunapee, which for us is the prime skiing location. About eight at the time i had only

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    Why skiing is better than Snowboarding The battle between skiing and snowboarding has been going on for years. Many loyal skiers and boarders have fought for their style of shredding the powder. This controversial topic has torn many friendships apart. Snowboarding participation fell 4.5 percent during the last five years, while skiing grew 6.7 percent, according to the National Ski Areas Association. Skiing is better than snowboarding because skiing is much easier to learn, skiers have more agility

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    Who doesn't like skiing? I love the feeling of gliding down a trail, feeling the cool breeze in my face. The feeling is exhilarating Throughout my years of skiing, I have been to many mountains in the northeast of the United States. None, however, quite compares to Copper Mountain. Colorado snow, in my opinion, is the best snow in America. Located 50 miles outside of Denver, Copper Mountain has 2,500 acres of skiable terrain. With over 140 outstanding trails, ranging from novice to double black

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    use ski poles to pick up speed at the start and for balance when they take turns. They try to keep there skis as close as possible to the snow. As he leaves the starting gate he activates an automatic timing mechanism. Downhill racing is the fastest Alpine ski racing sport. Champion skiers reach speeds of over 90 miles per hour on the steep, strait parts of the course. The turns call for immense skill and powerful muscles. Taking tuns at fast speeds puts a lot of stress on the legs. The racers use

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    Features:: Kids’ skis may seem little, but these winter sporting gadgets have massive features to look out for. When you see professional skiers seamlessly navigating their way down steep hills, it looks like fun, but there’s so much that goes into maneuverability, balance, and speed. The terrain also plays a critical role on the kind of ski you’re going to pick. Let’s look into some of the critical features in kid skis in more details: Height As a general rule of thumb, when a ski tail is on the

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    Take Fun To The Next Level With Norfolk Snowsports Club! Any sport that you want to take part in that needs lots of snow is quite a niche event, which is the reason why winter sports enthusiast often look to find the perfect club to join. However, it is quite understandable, considering the fact that joining a club can be a perfect way to meet new people, and spend time with like-minded individuals. Nonetheless, if you are looking for some fun things to do in Norfolk, then make sure you join Norfolk

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