http://www.mountvacation.com/blog To know the mountain world better, its hundreds of sport and leisure activities, its thousands of destinations, all four seasons. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:29:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Skiing and snowboarding are inherently risky sports, and there's no way to completely avoid all possible injuries or mishaps. You can, however, take steps to reduce the risks you take on the slopes. [caption id="attachment_3055" align="alignright" width="416" caption="Family skiing holidays"][/caption] The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)endorses a responsibility code, and signs referring to its ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/11/safe-skiing-and-snowboarding-be-responsible-on-the-slopes-during-your-ski-holidays/ As we approach the skiing season, many people wonder, "What are the most important things that I need, in order to go skiing?" Some things, such as skis, are rather obvious; others, such as goggles, which may not seem important, are less obvious. The key to skiing equipment is to get ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/10/top-five-pieces-of-equipment-for-skiing/ [caption id="attachment_3043" align="alignleft" width="580" caption="Race winners in Lenzerheide at theAudi FIS World alpine cup"] http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/03/the-road-to-the-audi-fis-alpine-ski-world-cup-2011/ Hi all, Here I simply wanted to share a video about the Trois Vallées (Three valleys) ski domain in France. Filmed as the cameraman/woman was skiing down hill, the video really gives you a good impression of what to expect if you were to ski in the 3 Vallées. It is not ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/03/skiing-les-3-vallees-meribel-brides-les-bains-la-tania/ The times ensuing the 2006 Garmisch-Partenkirchen World Cup showed german skiing as a whole, in a dire position. The aim therefore in creating this competition was to promote skiing in a land where football and biathlon rule. The Games on the Snow were created in that perspective, emulating the championship’s ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/roundup-gap-2011-world-alpine-skiing-championship/ There are many traditional ski resorts and alpine communities in France and one of them is Megève. Guests love to visit the Megève’s skiing area known as Domaine Évasion Montblanc. Megève and the entire Domaine Évasion Montblanc have the best ski slopes in Europe. There are excellent hotels in Megève ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/megeve-hotels-with-spectacular-views-of-the-mountains/ It is this time of the year again. The time to book our well earned holidays in the snow for this years skiing season. This time around, the place in question is Zell am See, a hub of activities that has thousands flocking each year onto its ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/ten-things-to-do-in-zell-am-see-this-2010-2011-winter-season/ It seems that lately, Peter Fischer, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Alpine skiing World Cup has started to lose his nerves. On top of his already busy schedule, he had to answer at a press conference some pretty embarrassing questions concerning some race timing errors in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/seasonal-chaos-at-the-world-championship-in-gap-2011/ Great video! Check these lads snowboarding Paris asif it was the last place left on earth to do so. It's fun and HISTORICAL, watch It! ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/historical-first-snowboard-ride-in-montmartre-paris-france/ MountVacation, mountain and ski accommodation provider, with more than 3800 properties across the best resorts in Europe, has pimped its site with a brand a new feature on its destinations and hotels pages: the long awaited ski pistes maps. As from now, when making a reservation for you next ... http://www.mountvacation.com/blog/2011/02/moutvacationcom-presents-new-ski-maps-its-site/