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    In this advertisement, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort combines a thought-provoking rhetorical question with an image that evokes both adventure and tranquility in order to appeal to experienced skiers who feel that skiing is an important element of their identity and lifestyle. The quote used is more than just a rhetorical question to the audience, it makes them consider how skiing is ingrained in their personality. If skiing was taken away from them they would not feel complete as a person, almost

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    Skiing: Getting Started

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    Skiing. Getting Started By Bobby Buys Oct 15, 2012 How many times have you enviously watched those skiers gliding down snow covered slopes, perfectly balanced and having the time of their lives? They make it seem effortless but in truth, every one of those seeming experts had to start from the basics. Let's take a look at what you need to get started with skiing. Before you rush out and book that skiing holiday, the best advice is to take professional skiing lessons. Whether you've done some basic

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    Shemshak Research Paper

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    Set foot on Iranian Winter Wonderland and enjoy dwelling in a fascinating architecture of Barin Ski Resort in Shemshak. In the northern part of Iran, lie a mountain range of Alborz granted with great snowy winter that the people of Iran use it as Skiing area. There are several area that can be used to ski and one of them is Shemshak, a second largest skiing area in Iran. Only one and a half hour driving from Tehran, the capital of Iran. There stood a bizarre yet fascinating resort with the shape

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    The environmental impact skiing has as a whole on the environment has been a growing concern for some time now. Resorts especially have taken specific notice to their carbon foot print, and actions to reduce it. Several companies have taken this trend of going green and established themselves as the go to people for whatever their service/product may be. In large, the snow sports industry has stepped up their game with sustainability practices in hopes of leaving the world as they found it years

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    What is Heli-skiing? By Pete Malcolm Aug 24, 2012 Imagine yourself being ferried by one of those gondolas at a ski resort. You see slopes that look like totally awesome places to ski. You ask the guide whether you'll be skiing there and he curtly replies "No," and he points you in the other direction where you see natural scenery with a variety of landscapes. "That's where you'll be skiing." So what is heli-skiing? It's getting on a helicopter and then going to that radical wilderness site to ski

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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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    Daredevil Skiing

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    Have you ever landed on a runway in the middle of the French Alps? How about flying directly over the heads of beachgoers just before you land? You might want to take a trip to see at least one of them if you get the chance. You could even take an epic journey and visit several of them in one trip. Just pack your bags and head over to SeaTac Airport for the adventure of a lifetime. Before you drop your car off at Aeroparking for safekeeping, take a look at a few of some of the strangest airports

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    Mount Holiday Case Study

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    I chose Mt Holiday as my business to review. Mt Holiday is a 58 acre non-profit ski resort and outdoor adventure destination in Michigan that was founded in 1948. The Mission Statement of Mt. Holiday: Our mission is to provide educational and outdoor recreational activities in a safe, clean and inviting environment for people of all ages, through sound business and management practices. We are committed to ensuring the community enjoys four seasons of outdoor recreation. Mt. Holiday

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    Everyone who lives on the east coast knows exactly where to go when they want to get away and go for a ride down a mountain. Whiteface Mountain in upstate New York was home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, but it opened in 1958 and it earned its place for being one of the biggest-mountains to ski. The mountain has the greatest vertical drop in the east. Whiteface regularly stages major national and international skiing events. It has 87 trails, which is third rated for expert skiers. The mountain includes

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    When it comes to traveling, there are many destinations some may think of, either by identifying them by their geographical landscape or famous attractions. They may know of a location from personal experience or their knowledge of well known travel locations.The Colorado Rocky Mountains is respected nationally as a go-to-spot for all sorts of attractions. They have the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Estes Park, Royal Gorge, and many more! They are specifically well-known for the nice powder

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