Saturday, March 23, 2013

Ski videos

There are some extraordinary ski and snow boarding videos on the internet. I never get tired of watching the expert twists and turns with the magnificent spray of powder snow as a skier swerves to change direction or come to a sudden stop.

I marvel at a skier's ability to keep their balance as they glide down steep mountain slopes. To successfully fly thru the air when taking one jump after another is a skill that looks effortlessly, but it requires perseverance and courage to master.

It's one thing to ski down a hill or mountain with a ski on each foot, but some do it on one board ! As if that isn't accomplishment enough, they also take jumps to become air born so they can do somersaults and all manner of maneuvers in the air before landing upright. That is really pushing the limits!

One of the web sites with ski videos is that of Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort in Whistler, BC Canada. You can tool around their site and see other interesting things like different web cams and info about snowfall etc.

Whistler Blackcomb video The Wonder Reels: Episode 4 - The Deep is an astounding video showing two skiers on a mountain run, one is on a snowboard.




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