Showing posts with label Himalayas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Himalayas. Show all posts

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Chill Snow Skiing

Skiing, as an adventure sport, has come along way in India. It started out as a purely elitist sport, which provided the people an adventurous respite from heat of the plains. People from within India as well as all around the world flock to the country in large number to enjoy the pleasure of skiing. The fun, exicements and the thrill while down the down slopes of the Himalayas ranges in India, is one word," Fantastic".

Chill Snow Skiing

There are many types of 'Ski', all are designed in for different situations-:

Alpine Ski- The original alpine 'downhill' skis were little more than glorified planks of wood. Metal edges were added to better grip the snow and ice of a ski and for durability. Downhill ski construction has evolved into much more sophisticated technologies.

Twin Tip Ski- Twin Tip Ski are skis with turned-up ends at both the front and rear. They make it easier ski backward allowing reversed take-off and landing when performing aerial manoeuvres.

Monoski- It is a double width that attacks to both feet in double front entry boots. Due its extra width and flotation, in deep snow , it is god for gripping.

Cross Country ski
- This is very light and narrow and usually have parallel edges, through some new skis have a slight side cut. Boots are attach to the bonding at the toe.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Adventure travel in India

Adventure travel in India is a unique kind of experience that takes you to various beautiful places. Adventure travel is just the right way to explore beautiful destinations and come close to them in the remote corners of India.

Adventure travel in India


India with its varied landscape offers many adventurous sports like trekking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, rafting and hiking at different adventure travel destinations in India.

With the majestic mountains, dense forests and harsh deserts, India offers many adventure travel opportunities to the visitors. Adventure Travel in India is surrounded by the Himalayas on the north and by the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean down south, which make it a perfect combination for adventure sports both on land and water.

So if you wish to take an adventure tour that takes you close to the Himalayas, head to the northern states of India that include Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Jammu and Kashmir and have fun....

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