Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Foursquare is a social networking site based on location. Users "check in" to various locations using GPS-enabled phones or other devices. Users receive points and badges for checking in to different locations. Badges are icons awarded to the player for checking into a location a certain number of times or on a specific date. When a user earns a badge, it is displayed in their profile indefinitely. The "Ski Bum" badge is available to users who check in to designated "ski areas" multiple times.
Skiing involves every muscle group in the body. Exercises can help strengthen muscles and increase endurance for longer and more pleasurable ski trips. While zooming down the slopes, the entire body is engaged, which is why certain exercises and stretches should be performed on a regular basis. No matter your fitness level, speak with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
Climbing skins are used by backcountry skiers to travel uphill and access untracked powder. The skins are trimmed to the shape of the ski, and then stuck to the bottom of the ski via a combination of a tip and tail hook and adhesive on the skin itself. There are several different ways to store them when you are not using them. It simply comes down to personal preference, what type of skins you own, and whether you are storing them at the top of a route or for the summer.
Since the declining popularity of straight skis, choosing between shaped and straight skis is no longer a dilemma. Now the question is, "Exactly how shaped should my skis be?"
Alpine ski simulators consist of a base, a platform that slides laterally on a track, and perhaps ski poles or a support bar. Preseason conditioning using such a machine to train ski-specific muscles reduces fatigue and enhances enjoyment when the ski season begins.
