Where to ski and snowboard in summer
Where to ski and snowboard in summer
Skiing and snowboarding is a favoritethe occupation of many people who are not afraid to take risks. It's not everyone's power to descend down the huge snow mountain. But some people are so fond of winter sports that they are ready to deal with them even in the summer.
When they started skiing and snowboarding
Skiing is one of the oldest waysmovement. Some historians are of the opinion that skis appeared in the Stone Age. Proof of this are the rock paintings, on which primitive people are depicted on skis.The word "skis" comes from the Icelandic word "discount", which means "snow shoes".In Scandinavia, the ancient Laplandians were called"Sliding." They believed in the goddess of skis, and the god of winter was depicted on skis with curled socks. The first skis looked like long curved frames made from animal bones, they were attached to the legs by straps. To date, skis are not only a mode of travel, it is a very developed species sport. Skiing also includes snowboarding.
Where in the summer can you ski and snowboard
Fans of skiing do not worry aboutclosing of the winter season. They know that in the other hemisphere it's only winter, which means that the season of skis and snowboarding opens. It is only necessary to choose a country that can be proud of the excellent ski resorts. Austria is a popular place for skiing and snowboarding. Especially famous resort "Kitzsteinhorn", located at an altitude of 3,029 meters. In Australia, you will find many resorts offering trails, both for professionals and for beginners. There you will find instructors who are ready to teach you all the basics of skiing or snowboarding for a fee. Visiting the Perisher-Blue (Australia) resort, located about 6 hours drive from Sydney, you can ski on seven mountain peaks . All these peaks are connected by 49 lifts. France can boast of the Grand Motte (Tina) glacier. There you can choose one of 16 lifts. You will see an artificial park with all the amenities for snowboarding. In Las Lenas (Argentina) you can go skiing from the mountain, the height of 3,657 meters. The resort is a 3-hour drive from Santiago (Chile). Switzerland is a country of winter resorts, you can choose whatever you like. One of the best resorts in the world is Portillo, located in Chile. This unique place, discovered 50 years ago, can be found in a 2-hour drive from Santiago. It is high in Andrah, on its slopes usually ride a day no more than 450 people.If you do not know how to ski, in almost all of these resorts you can learn to ride with experienced instructors.If you travel to New Zealand,be sure to visit the "Coronet Peak" ski resort. In this picturesque place you can ride from morning till late evening. There is also the M-1 Big Easy circuit, the length of which is 2.4 kilometers. It is suitable for professional and experienced skiers.
