what is telemark skiing?
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It's a ski style where the skis are like downhill skis, but the heel is detached like a cross country ski. \nThe technique is to go downhill but in a "telemark" position which is bending both knees and one foot is in front of the other... a bit like when those "flying" skiers land...\nSo the do slalom but instead of keeping both legs together they always use this position....\nNot to try in a very steep hill....
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apparently it does exist."due to inadequate snowfall, it is'nt much of achallenge right now-they are open for night skiing. but the snow up top of bear is decent.-says beth parker of cedar creek realty.I don't have the website for the park-email her:beth@cedarcreekrealty.com-or cell: 209-770-2384"
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You might get lucky and ski in the Lake District - there are a couple of button lifts. Helvellyn has a lift I think \n\nOtherwise it is indoors on artficial snow or outdoors on  dry matting or snowflex. \n\nTo be brutally honest there is no 'good skiing' in England.\n\nEven in Scotland the resorts are pretty poor in terms of snowfall - I have heard they are looking at using the lifts to provide downhill MTB in summer like whistler in BC (Canada).
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The nearest is at Tamworth - but well worth the trip. I live in the South East - so I have further to come. But I've tried the Milton Keynes indoor snow centre and it doesn't compare to Tamworth.Tamworth's slope is long and wide - with a dog-leg and bowl. It's groomed three times a day which is really nice. The instructors and staff there are incredibily friendly and helpful. I find that going once a month keeps my 'ski legs' in shape - so that when I go on a ski holiday I don't waste the first day catching up after a year away from the slopes. Have a look at the web site: http://www.snowdome.co.uk/ - take the interactive tour - then make the trip to Tamworth - you'll love it!  Discount sessions Mon, Wed, and Friday mornings. But more often than not there are 2 for 1 sessions.  As I go regularly I decided it was worth becoming a member. Can't wait for my next trip!
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Whistler/Blackcomb will still be open the last week of April. I hear it's about a 2 hour drive from the city (Vancouver), and it's an awesome place to ski!
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"1. Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia \nThese two towering mountains provide the best skiing in North America, with the biggest vertical drop. It's funny what a difference 30 years and $600 million can make. Yet there was not much there but a mountain for courageous hikers. \n\nWhistler's charming village offers everything snowboarders and skiers crave; cafes, international stores and over 100 restaurants that cater to all tastes including Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Thai cuisine. \n\nFood is key after partaking in the activities that really make Whistler legendary. Whistler quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much-disputed title of "world's greatest ski resort." Over the past decade, Whistler was consistently voted "Best North American Ski Resort" by North Americans. The Japanese repeatedly rank it as their favorite international destination.\n\n\n2. Vail, Colorado, Western United States \nLegendary Vail markets itself as "America's favorite resort" and deserves to be ranked amongst the world's top five all-around ski resorts. As the largest single ski area in the United States, Vail offers roughly 5,300 acres of skiable , terrain. \n\nLet's not forget the fastest high-speed detachable quads on one mountain. No small feat, I'm sure. Vail offers much more with several art galleries, museums, ballooning, dog sledding, ice skating, hockey, snowmobiling, and much more.\n\n\n3. Banff/Lake Louise, Alberta, Western Canada \nLocated in the heart of Canada's Banff National Park, Lake Louise ranks as one of the most scenic mountain resorts in North America, if not the entire world. Banff/Lake Louise has three different ski areas (Mount Norquay/Mystic Ridge, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise) that are roughly 50 km apart (yes, they use km outside of the US). \n\nThe Insider's Guide to the Best Canadian Skiing has labeled Norquay as "an unforgiving brute legendary for its unrelenting vertical and monster moguls.""\n\nquoted from the list of Top 10 Ski Resorts (worldwide) at\nhttp://www.askmen.com/fashion/travel_top_ten/3_travel_top_ten.html\n\n\nyou may also want to take a look at\n\nThe Ten Best Ski Resorts In North America\nhttp://www.forbes.com/2001/11/08/1108feat.html
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There are six major resorts in norway: Geilo, Hemsedel, Lillehammer, Oppdal, Trysil and Voss. The best of these are Geilo Lillehammer and Voss. For more info visit: www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/resorts. Hope it helps!
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Cross-country skiing was a major event at the first Winter Olympics, held at Chamonix, France, in 1924. Only men were eligible to participate, however, and the only events were 18km and 50km races. In 1936, a 4x10km mixed relay (2 classical and 2 freestyle legs) was added. Women finally appeared on the scene at the 1952 Winter Games in Oslo, in a 10km classical race.
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Devil's head is good, but I like Cascade(5 min further) a little more. Granite Peak in Wausau is nice. They just renovated the whole place and added a bunch of runs. If you're willing to take the drive, Lutsen in Minnesota is a pretty big place, I think the largest in the midwest.\nCheck out www.goski.com  They list just about every resort in the country, as well as ones in other countries.
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Alpine skiing-\nVassilis Dimitriadis \nMagdalini Kalomirou \n\nBiathlon-\nStavros Christoforidis \n\nCross country skiing-\nPanagiota Tsakiri \nLefteris Fafalis
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skier\n\nwon gold medals in Turin, not sure how many of them, but in the downhill or super-g for sure which are her specialities
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It is (I know this for sure, because I am going there this summer) happening in British Columbia, Canada. More specifically, Vancouver, and the surrounding areas. There are numerous mountains for the downhill (skiing and snowboarding) events to take place at. The indoor events (ice skating, curling, etc.)- as well as the opening/ closing ceremonies- will happen right in Vancouver. I'm not sure where the nordic, and other outdoor events will happen, but probably just outside the city. They have really great facilities everywhere, so even though they have a lot of work to do, they already have a great head start. Also, I know from experience, the village at Whistler/ Blackcomb are great "tourist" attractions, and there is a great deal to do right in Vancouver.
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I went to Courchevel in France a few seasons back and it's awesome there. It's part of the three valleys so there is a massice linked ski area to cover. Way too much for a normal weeks boarding. The runs are great and there aren't too many drag lifts either (I hate those!)
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Clas Thunberg won 2 gold on 500m and 1500m but couln't try for a third medal cause the ice was thawing.\nHe was equal by Johan Gröttumsbraate who won the nordic combiend and the 18 km in the cross-country skiing
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There is no right or wrong place to go. Both BC and Alaska have world class helli skiing.  Just look around and see who will give you the most bang for you buck.\n\nDid you know that cat skiing is cheaper and most time you get more runs per day.
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yes\n\nokay, I'll be nice, I just researched your topic and found this:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downhill_skiing\n\nfound this too:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skiing\n\nooo, this is a good one, check this out, I think this is mainly what your looking for:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_skiing\n\nThis is a neat little website I think you should check out:\nhttp://www.abc-of-skiing.com/alpineskiing.asp
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Stem Christie\nIs a Turn that is completed by skidding on both uphill edges. As the Turn is made, the downhill Ski is positioned parallel to the other Ski. Doing so will make both of your Skis parallel and point in the same direction after making the Turn. \n\nThe Stem Christie Turn got its name from Christiana, the former name of Oslo in Norway.\n\nIt is for more experienced skiiers rather than newbies.