by Lindsay Morris, eHow editor
Looking for a fun way to sneak fitness into your next family vacation? Head for the hills! Primed with expert eHow insight and skills-building ski and snowboard tips, you'll have no problem taking your crew beyond the bunny hill.
Learn how to traverse a hill on skis from an expert ski instructor in this free step-by-step skiing video. Read More
Snow skiing successfully requires technique, practice and determination to have a swoosh-booming time. Skiing downhill is the only way to snow ski when you are on the Read More
You can't stay on the bunny slopes all your life. Here's how to master the parallel turn so you can take on those black diamonds up the mountain. Read More
If you are interested in learning to Alpine ski, or downhill ski, you should be in good health and physically in shape. Skiing is a sport that utilizes muscles in the Read More
Ski boots that fit properly are the key to comfort and performance. Well, that and ability. Read More
Ski poles have four components: shaft, basket (at the bottom), grip and strap. Choose a pole that fits your height, pocketbook and style. Read More
Use the right technique and you'll be floating over the newly laid snow instead of sinking down to your ears in the stuff. Read More
The wedge turn is a basic technique that's often useful for beginner skiers. It's a good precursor to more difficult turns and the skier remains in the wedge position, Read More
The natural tendency of your ski is to go downhill. However, sometimes you'll need to go uphill, maybe even to retrieve a wayward ski. Read More
On steep slopes, a jump turn may be necessary; to regain control, you want to get both skis back on the snow as quickly as possible. Read More
Cross-country skiing is excellent exercise and a great excuse to get outside. There are different styles of cross-country skiing, but if you are just beginning to get Read More
The sport of cross-country skiing can take you to some of nature's most beautiful winter terrain. It is also one of the easier snow sports to learn. Read More
Step turns are an intermediate to advanced cross-country maneuver. They allow you to turn quickly on variable terrain, but it can be tricky to find your balance at first. Read More
Make your skiing experience even better with a refresher course on skiing do's and don'ts. Read More
Have you ever seen a cross-country skier whose form is smooth and fast and looks virtually effortless? Do you notice how the back ski actually rises off the ground? This Read More
Good Nordic technique stems from several parts of your body and equipment. Completing a solid pole plant will help your speed and efficiency on the trail. Read More
A wedge turn is a useful way to control your speed when going downhill on cross-country skis. This technique will make your feel more comfortable on intermediate terrain. Read More
By extending your glide and retaining momentum while nordic skiing, you will find that speed and fluidity become more natural. Read More
Perhaps the most important move you should learn when cross country skiing is the diagonal stride. With a little practice and maybe even a few falls, you can pick up this Read More
Whether you're strapping on your skis for the first time since last winter or you've never cross country skied before, you can expect that you will fall at some point. Read More
Snowboard bindings keep you connected to the snowboard. Find out how to strap into the bindings in this free video. Read More
Snowboarding is an exhilarating winter sport that's been around since the 1960s. Think of it as skateboarding or surfing on the snow. Using an epoxy-fiberglass snowboard, Read More
Learn how to do a heelside falling leaf on a snowboard in this free video. Read More
You can learn a lot of tricks on a snowboard. If you are just beginning, learning how to butter or buttercup a snowboard should be one of the first tricks you learn how to Read More
Maneuvering on a snowboard on flat snow is difficult. Find out how to snowboard without having both feet strapped in - free video. Read More
Even the most skilled snowboarder will sometimes can an edge, lose his balance or mess up a trick and end up falling down. Beginner riders often spend most of their first Read More
Getting on a chairlift with a snowboard requires a bit of skill. The chairlift rattles the nerves of most beginner snowboarders but learning to get on and off the lift is Read More
Practicing curved turns on a snowboard is a great way to improve your skiing skills. Learn some great ways to practice your snowboard turns in this free video clip on Read More
Once you become conformable riding a snowboard, you'll probably want to learn to ride fakie. This term means that you're riding down the mountain and leading with your Read More
Refresh your memory with these guidelines, which can make your snowboard rides down the slopes even better. Read More
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