Tornado Formation: The Role of Severe Thunderstorms

Tornadoes are not associated with a particular weather, they form during thunderstorms. Thunderstorms, on the other hand, can produce a variety of severe weathe

The Deadly Consequences of Jumping from Mount Everest

Jumping off Mount Everest would result in certain death due to the extreme altitude and lack of oxygen at that height. The human body is not designed to survive

F6 Tornado vs. 5-Minute Hurricane: A Comparative Analysis

Its not quite appropriate to compare an F6 tornado and a 5-minute hurricane. These are different weather phenomena that occur on different scales and in differe

Ski Technique Improvement: Managing Speed and Ski Performance

Questionbackground: started at age 66, now 71. Consider myself intermediate skiier, prefer going slowly, in control. comfortable on eastern groomed steeps,

Best Ski Resorts in Waterville Valley, NH for Senior Citizens

QuestionWe are senior citizens who would like to ski in the Waterville Valley area and I was wondering if you could recommend a nice resort for a vacation.

Ski Waxing & Gear Guide: Improve Your Performance

QuestionI bought a new pair of downhill skis last year. I hear people talking about waxing their skis. Should I do this too and how much is it? I went ski

Best Ski Resorts in Austria for Advanced Skiers (February 2024)

QuestionGreetings,  Im a 21 year old chap with a bunch of 5 other friends (ages 20 -22), were all eager and surexcited to take a week off starting fe

Skiing for Beginners: Essential Clothing & Pre-Trip Checklist

QuestionMy husband and I are attending a conference at Stein Eriksen Lodge.  Deer Valley Ski School is providing instructors.  We have never skii

Proper Ski Storage: Preserving Your Skis' Performance

QuestionHi Glenn: Thanks for being available.  Can you answer a question a few friends of mine have had.  When storing skis is it better to store

Best Skis for Novice/Intermediate Skiers: Choosing the Right Pair & Length

QuestionHi there, im writting from portugal where we have a small ski resort, but on holidays i normally go to Spain or Andorra for a week to ski. Iam a no

Ski Storage & Travel: Expert Tips for Protecting Your Gear

QuestionHi windlover Can you give me some advice on storing my skis and boots? And how to protect skis when im traveling by air? by the way, how do u feel

Beginner Snowboarding in Denver: Gear & Rentals for Newcomers

QuestionJake, The wife and I are soon to be Colorado transplants (Denver area, Parker, April 2004). I have used skis before (not sure Id call it skiing) a

Mastering Carving Turns on Snow: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI just started snowboarding. Done it about 7 times now.  I can do turns at high speeds ok (medium blue slopes). But my turns are more like ski

Skiing vs. Snowboarding: Which is More Difficult?

QuestionWhich do you think is harder and why? AnswerNot an expert with snowboarding, but from experience and what Ive heard, I think skiing is harder. Why

Ski Sharpening Guide: Frequency & Edge Angle for Recreational Skiers

QuestionI just bought a ski sharpener costing about $30.00.  It has one file for both side and base edges.  I am a recreational skiier and ski ab

Improving Alpine Skiing Pole Technique: Tips for Advanced Skiers

QuestionHi, Lisa.  I started alpine skiing last year and have improved at a fairly rapid rate partly due to good lessons, good balance,lack of fear,

Best Ski Clothing for March Weather: Vermont Edition

QuestionHi Cynthia, I am traveling to Ascutney Mountain in Vermont this weekend.  I have never been skiing in the month of March before, and I am un-s

Dynastar SkiCross 10 Bindings: Look P10/P12 Compatibility & Alternatives

QuestionI read that these skis could only be mounted with Look P10 bindings. Is tha true? How about P12s? Are other manus bindings compatable? AnswerHey B

The History of Skiing: Reliable Online Resources & Information

QuestionDo you know any good sites for the history of skiing ?  Iam doing a school project and I need good sites for how was skiing invented? AnswerH

Preparing Your Skis for Off-Season Storage: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHello, I was just wondering if there is anything that should be done to downhill skis before storing them for the offseason??? Thanks a bunch, Cas