Extreme sports are sports that are considered to be particularly dangerous. In order for a sport to be regarded as an extreme one, it needs to involve factors such as speed, stunts, specialized gear, height or major physical exertion. Extreme sports are also considered counter-cultural, which means that even though cycling is a sport that causes a lot of injuries, it is very mainstream and thus would not be considered an extreme sport. Some examples of sports that many people consider to be extreme include BASE jumping, bungee jumping, sky diving, freestyle skiing, mountain boarding, speed biking, snowboarding, barefoot water skiing, speed sailing, surfing, scuba diving and round the world yacht racing.
Why California?
If you’re looking to participate in extreme sports, California is a great place to do it. It doesn’t matter what season of the year it is – any time of the year offers many extreme sport opportunities. To experience the full range of extreme sports available in California, consider taking an extreme sports road trip. For example, California is known to have some amazing surfing beaches. One such beach is Malibu, which has a 21 mile strip of coastline and many beaches, including Zuma Beach, Malibu State Beach and Topanga State Beach. People have been surfing in Malibu for decades – it’s the place where Los Angeles surfing culture was born. Zuma Beach and Topanga Beach are great for beginner surfers, but if you’re more experienced check out Surfrider Beach. Other places you can go surfing include Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.
Sports For All Seasons
What’s especially great about California is that it has every kind of climate. In the winter, it could be warm enough to surf in Malibu. A day later, you can head up to Mammoth or Big Bear with your snowboard. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a very well known ski resort built on the side of Mammoth Mountain. Extreme sports you can participate in at Mammoth include snowboarding, snowmobiling and speed skiing. Big Bear Lake is also an incredibly popular extreme sport destination for both winter, land and water sports such as jet skiing and outdoor climbing.
Get Out On The River
If whitewater rafting or kayaking is your thing, then drive on over to the Kern River, a very popular whitewater destination. One reason why the Kern River is a popular destination is because in the summer, the water sits for a while in a dam and gets warm, so there’s no need to wear a wetsuit. The portion of the Kern River located near Bakersfield is an especially noteworthy place for whitewater sports and riverboarding. However, the Kern River is as dangerous as it is popular – over 251 people have died in the river since 1968. Most of these people died because they were not wearing proper life vests, so make sure that you get a good vest before going into the water.
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If you love surfing, you probably also love traveling. Some of the best surfing in the world can be found at very remote spots on the globe. This is great because it gives you a chance to see a lot of beautiful places while you are participating in a sport that you love. There is no better way to get out and really experience nature in all of the places that it can be found. The following are the top ten beaches in the world for surfing; it may take you a while to reach them all, but you can start checking them off of your list as soon as tomorrow.
1. Kirra, Australia
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With an area called Surfers’ Paradise, it only makes sense that Australia would come in with the number one option. The Gold Coast is famous for its expansive beaches and excellent nightlife; it is even more famous for swelling waves that never seem to end.
2. Puerto Chicama, Peru
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This is a bit more of a rural destination, without all the night clubs and resorts that Australia can provide; at the same time, the surfing is what you go for. This place can claim to give you the longest ride in the world, clocking in at around a half a mile.
3. Canary Islands, Spain
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You can visit Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, though you may find a large number of tourists from Europe. You should instead head out to Lobos. The surfing here can be for beginners and professionals, part of what makes it so popular.
4. South Pacific
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There are just so many ideal places to go in the South Pacific that they cannot all be named. Give yourself a lot of time and try to hit up as many islands as you can while you are there. Board shorts and a rash vest are all you’ll need here most of the time…and a surfboard of course.
5. Hossegor, Cote D’Argent, France
France is not a country that is synonymous with surfing, so this is a pleasant surprise. You will find great places to surf no matter how experienced you are, though they can be crowded during competitions.
6. Thurso, Scotland
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This is a little dangerous, with cold water surfing and rocks along the shoreline. That is, perhaps, what draws so many great surfers to the country’s shore.
7. Sunset Beach, USA
This is a place for professionals. The Pipe Masters competition is held here every year because the surfing is so ideal.
8. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
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They say that this is the best right hand point break in the world. When you surf it, you will find that they are not wrong.
9. Mundaka, Spain
This is for cold surfing in fast waters. It is great, but make sure you have a wetsuit.
10. Uluwatu, Bali
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The coral reefs and tropical coastline make this look like somewhere off of a postcard. Goofy riders will excel here.
As you can see, these beaches all have their own unique feel. They are scattered all across the globe. You will find surfers there who come from all different walks of life, from all different countries. While there are a lot of beaches that you can surf in the world, these are the ones that you cannot afford to miss. If you start with number ten and begin working your way up, you could plan out the best road trip — with considerable time spent in the air — that has ever been done.
Author Bio: Nicole Rodgers has been an athlete her whole life; she is currently a contributing blogger at an Insurance Blog and looks for the best hotel deals when finding surf destinations.If you would like to guest post for Extreme Sports Trader, please take a look at our guest post page.
Deep water solo or DWS is naturally more popular in the warm climate of the Mediterranean but in the summer months there are plenty of unroped climbers to be found above the water around Pembroke, Devon, Cornwall, and even (for the seriously hardy) Scotland. DWS is growing fast and like any other climbing discipline it has dedicated followers.
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The concept is simple. Take one climbing route that goes above water. Remove your harness and leave the rope at home. Climb, and either get to the top or get wet.
DANGERS….
There are dangers, of course. Concealed rocks are the most obvious and as anyone who has ever jumped into a lake or the sea from a great height knows, water can hurt. Falling well and being prepared for landing are key. Even the most hardcore deep water soloists rarely climb alone and having either a rescue boat or a mate standing by is common practice. Thought also has to be given to getting out of the water.
Before setting hand or foot on a DWS climb it’s worth considering the tide and the wave action. What’s safe at high tide on a flat day may not be safe at low tide or in a heavy swell. Good climbers evaluate the path of the route and look at where the danger points may be. It’s important to understand where (if anywhere) it’s safe to fall and whether or not you need to push off and away from the cliff as you start to go.
DWS routes are graded in their own system. Opportunities to place protection are ignored so the difficulty of the climb is usually given a French or sports grade (eg 5, 6a, 8b+…) and the danger is expressed with an S rating. S0 climbs, no matter who technically hard they might be, are regarded as safe falls into good deep water, at least when conditions are right. Routes given an S3 rating are intrinsically dangerous. Don’t fall off.
WHY DO IT?…
Although there is a lot to think about before committing to a DWS route (once you’re on you either finish or fall) it’s also very liberating. You don’t have to worry about rope drag and there is no need to stop and clip bolts or place nuts and cams. It’s not bouldering, a couple of moves and then it’s over, but a full-length, full-strength route anything up to 100ft high, or more. It’s pure climbing and the whole mental and physical experience of climbing. No complications and no compromise either.
All climbers should try it at least once. Get some friends together and head for Lulworth Cove or Lydstep this summer. Take as many spare pairs of dry shoes as you can and a couple of extra chalkbags. Start with a safe traverse or two and move on to easy vertical routes well within your grade, then move on. Be careful but don’t sell yourself short.
Author Bio: Jess Spate lives and climbs in South Wales and works for Appalachian Outdoors, one of America’s finest climbing gear retailers. Climbing and deep water soloing are dangerous activities, and anyone undertaking them is doing so at their own risk and should take appropriate precautions. If you would like to guest post for Extreme Sports Trader, please take a look at our guest post page.
Zip lines are a fun and fast way to experience air travel at accelerated speeds while still benefiting from advanced safety standards. For many, zip wires are a nice “primer experience” to the world of extreme sports, but they can also serve the needs of adrenaline junkies everywhere depending on one’s level of expertise and training. If you are located in the U.K., and you want to experience the rush of zip-lining, then here are five of the most well run zip line activity centres in the area to get you started:
Located in Mid Wales, the Red Ridge Outdoor Pursuit Centre gives extreme sports hobbyists and enthusiasts a cost affordable and user friendly experience. Unlike other activity centres on this list, Red Ridge accommodates the physically handicapped and other special needs groups in addition to the average adventurer. The zip line course starts at a height of more than 12m and extends 80m to completion. Special equipment also enables a “start from the bottom” experience.
The Llain Activity Centre, also located in Mid Wales (like No. 5), is a multi-purpose adventure course that offers zip wires to go along with the high- and low-ropes courses that coax many out each year for a taste of extreme adventure. Llain’s Sky Tower course, established in 2007, allows one to start 10m above the ground and zip across the chasm on a steel wire 70m in length. The “roller coaster rush” Llain’s website promises you is one you will remember for years to come as your body slices through the swirling winds around you.
At Tenby, Pembrokeshire, there are numerous adventures to engage in, whether you are a young extreme sports enthusiast or part of an office team-building activity. The Sky Tower Adventure, in particular allows you to enjoy both 100m and 165m zip wires depending on just how much you want to dig in to the zip-lining experience. The Heatherton Activity Park also features a number of ropes courses in the treetops 40 feet above the earth to test your will and stamina.
If you are located near the Weasenham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, area then you may want to consider taking a chance on the Extreeme Adventure Ltd. course, which features a 1000-ft. long zip wire and a high ropes course with more than 20 elements of adventure to navigate. This course features an 80-ft. fan descender and platform, located on a massive 150-ft. tall Grand Fir tree. The experience is similar to what the military uses for training with parachutes, according to the Extreeme Adventure website. On a side note, you may also want to try out the 3G swing with a couple of your best mates. Located 45 feet in the air, you release your own harness into a G-Force-inducing swing much more extreme than anything you experienced on the playground in school.
The team at Go Ape goes beyond the standard zip line experience with a full-fledged tree-top obstacle course that is designed to thrust participants far from their comfort zones and into a world of adventure unlike any other. The company hosts 26 courses across the world with 22 being located in the U.K., from Aberdeenshire to Exeter and all points in between. While you will need a certain degree of physical fitness to complete the 2-3-hour courses, Go Ape promises that “if you can climb a rope ladder,” you can successfully finish the adventure.
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You’ve been suffering through the daily nine to five, saving money, and dreaming of an amazing extreme sports adventure vacation. So once you’ve saved enough, where are the best alternative places to go for the most adrenaline pumping holiday? Here are our top four picks to get your heart racing!
Hawaii
Hawaii is world-renowned as a top adventure holiday destination. As the birthplace of surfing, you’ll be able to catch some amazing waves on the beaches here. It’s also gaining an excellent reputation for kite boarding due to the consistently strong winds blowing around the islands. Hawaii is a great place to explore cave diving or drift diving, where you’re likely to come face-to-face with many of the friendly Hawaiian Monk Seals that sleep the caves. How about some cliff diving? Maui hosted the 2010 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Kawainui Falls, which offers divers a 40-foot drop into the water. Whether this is your first adventure trip or you’re an experienced veteran, Hawaii won’t disappoint! The best time to visit is between May and August.
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Utah
While you won’t be doing any surfing, there are plenty of extreme sports to throw yourself into in southern Utah. National Geographic Magazine named Westwater Canyon as the “West’s Best Short Whitewater Trip.” You’ll have an exhilarating experience winding through the beautiful cliffs. You can explore rugged territory few will ever see on an off-road Hummer Safari. Or you can climb the cliffs yourself, rappel into hidden chasms, or join a canyoneering tour to leap from a 120-foot high rock arch. Utah is also perfect for mountain biking, with many established trails that will reward you with amazing views. All of these extreme sports are available year-round in Utah.
Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe offers many sports similar to those in Utah, but with completely different scenery. These are the largest falls in the world – more than one mile wide. The Zambezi River offers the longest commercially run whitewater rafting experience in the world, so you can raft for one day or book a whole week-long adventure. For a different view of the falls, bungee jumping is a popular attraction. And if you’re up for an unusual yet thrilling type of adventure, take a Walk with the Lions: a unique opportunity to touch and photograph these magnificent animals up close. These attractions are all available year-round.
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Nepal
With the world’s tallest peak, you’re thinking Nepal is all about mountain climbing, but you might be surprised by the variety of extreme sports available here. In addition to rock climbing and canyoneering, you can enjoy snowboarding, paragliding, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, canyon swings and mountain biking. The best time to visit Nepal depends on the sport you’re most interested in. The rainy season (June through August) will put a damper on your dreams of paragliding and bungee jumping, but that’s the best time of year for whitewater rafting and canyoneering. The ideal time for rock climbing would be between September and May.
Author Bio: Heather Johnson is a writer for Honeymoon Destinations, the leading online honeymoon planning resource. If you would like to guest post for Extreme Sports Trader, please take a look at our guest post page.
When shopping for your first pair of rock climbing shoes, the first thing to do is forget everything you’ve ever considered before purchasing new shoes. The shoe must fit so snuggly that when you twist it, your foot stays put, moving only as the shoe moves. Your toes should meet against the tip of the boot and don’t forget that these shoes stretch with use.
Though they come in different styles, most rock climbing shoes look relatively the same. Be sure to try several to see if there is one that you prefer. To get started, here are five different pairs of rock shoes that meet the needs of most, if not all, beginners.
LA Sportivas’s Nago rock shoes offer a great fit with full length lacing that keeps your foot securely in place even after some stretching has occurred. They are well built with great soles made from Vibram XA, a rubber that is sticky and durable. The perforated synthetic leather assists the great fit by molding to your foot while allowing air to flow through. Crafted at their factory in Italy, this Sportiva is a high quality rock shoe with the potential to take you to the next level of your rock climbing experience.
For those who want shoes that can be worn all day as they trek through the hills, the Boreal Joker Lace-Up climbing shoe may be a better choice. This shoe has been designed to perform well for all climbing styles and includes a half length stiffener to offer support even on small edges. The suede uppers are lined with a padded mesh that keeps your foot comfortable and the shoe well-ventilated.
The Five Ten Spire climbing shoe offers a slightly different fit than the previous two with its top to tip lacing system and unlined leather uppers. Though that may sound less comfortable, comfort has not been sacrificed and characteristics like an asymmetrical toe and tensioned heel increase performance while keeping your feet happy. The lacing system helps you customize the flexibility of your shoe and the rubber sole is the famed Stealth C4, making this shoe a top performer and a great buy.
Evolv’s Quest-AF rock climbing shoe has been designed with you, the beginner, in mind. These shoes have been built to resist stretching with synthetic leather to extend the life and fit of the shoe. The sole is stiffer than most and is enforced by a full length stiffener to make standing on small holds easier. The heel on this shoe uses a low tension rand that keeps your foot in place, without ramming your toes forward.
Tried all of those, but still haven’t found the right fit for your foot? The La Sportiva Mythos climbing shoe offers a completely different fit that might be right with a soft sole and suede uppers that make you feel like you’re climbing in your favorite slippers. This shoe can be comfortably worn all day and if you decide to take on a tougher route than you initially planned, the lacing system on the Mythos allows you to get a really tight fit so you can tackle the challenge with full confidence.
Starting a new sport is exciting. You get to learn new things and increase the level of your challenge every time. Getting into rock climbing can be overwhelming at first, especially when it comes to picking your first pair of shoes. If you’re feeling unsure, there’s no harm in asking the store associate or a fellow rock climber with a few more notches in their climbing belt.
Author Bio: Katie Campbell is an avid extreme sports enthusiast and a content writer for Bestcovery.com where she seeks to help discover the best of everything. She believes that when it comes to putting your best foot forward in rock climbing, it should be laced safely in one of the best rock climbing shoes available.
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If you’re an adventurous soul, you’re likely an extreme sports enthusiast. Whether it’s sky diving, BMX, extreme skiing or mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding or jet skiing you enjoy most, these action sports all require special equipment to play safely. One piece of equipment is often overlooked but should be right in front of your eyes: extreme sports eyewear.
Extreme sports glasses are not something you should take lightly – they’re designed to help you enjoy your sport more fully. They are made from higher-quality, lightweight materials that can withstand higher degrees of wind, water and snow than typical glasses. They also offer protection if you should fall – with shatterproof lenses and impact resistant frames. Extreme sports glasses also protect your eyes from the glare of the sun, reducing the chances that you’ll have an accident. Other features include flexible hinges that custom fit your face and rubber non-slip nose grips, ensuring the glasses will stay on and fit comfortably even when you’re exercising vigorously. Participating in extreme sports can be a rush – having to keep adjusting your glasses will definitely put a dampener on your enjoyment!
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No matter the extreme sport, polarized lenses yield huge benefits. Polarized lenses contain special filters that absorb about 98 percent of the sun’s glare. Glare can be difficult to deal with, whether it’s off the water, snow or paved surfaces. With polarized lenses, your eyes will undergo less strain and you’ll also be able to see what’s in front of you more clearly. When moving at fast speeds, this is vitally important.
There are extreme sports glasses available for all types of adventure sports. Here are some examples of the benefits these specialty glasses provide.
• Cycling: Designed to provide an unobstructed peripheral view. They are also aerodynamic to reduce wind resistance.
• Skiing / Snowboarding: Brown-tinted lenses can improve depth perception and visibility in the snow. Many have foam liners that allow them to fit snugly on your face and keep snow out. Some snowboard goggles even have double lenses and controllable vents which prevent them from fogging up on you halfway down the pike.
• Surfing / Kite Boarding: Grey lenses for visibility around the water, and frames fit snugly on the face to keep water out. Many have an adjustable wrap-around strap so they don’t fall off in high wind or if you fall into the water.
So what are some of the most popular brands of extreme sports glasses? Here are a few to get you started:
• Wiley X: This Company is one of the most established manufacturers because they’ve been providing extreme sport glasses for athletes and special force military troops for over 25 years. Their catalog has an extensive variety of products for all adventure sports.
• 7eye: This company focuses on cutting-edge color technology on their lenses, which provide adventure sports enthusiasts with high visual clarity. They have also patented an Airlock technology that is ideal for high-speed activities.
• Sea Specs: This Company manufactures glasses specifically for extreme water sport enthusiasts, including surfing and kite boarding. Many professional athletes competing in a wide variety of water adventure sports endorse them.
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Author Bio:Sara Roberts is a content contributor for Just Eyewear, an eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses retailer. If you would like to guest post for Extreme Sports Trader, please take a look at our guest post page.
Although on an International scale, it may not seem like the most logical surf destination in the world, the United Kingdom is home to many venerable surf spots that attract lovers of this extreme sport far and wide—especially those that are craving extremely cold water off the northern reaches of Scotland and Ireland. However, the jewel in the UK’s surfing crown has to be Newquay, and each year the sport seems to attract more and more amateurs and professionals in and around the UK, and the summer 2011 season is certainly shaping up to be an exciting one for surf aficionados of all ages and experience levels.
The big highlight of the 2011 summer in the UK for surfers is going to be the Relentless Boardmasters Festival that will be held between August 10th and 14th, 2011. The five-day event, which is sponsored by Vans, features first-rate surf competitions as well as other boarding activities such as skateboard and even BMX events; separately, there will also be a lot of excellent live music going on throughout the festival, making it a truly worthwhile affair. While most of the surfing will take place at the Fistral Beach and Newquaysites, most of the music and other activities will go down at the Watergate Bay location. While “early bird” tickets have already been sold out, general tickets are going on sale by March 7th, 2011.
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Another source of excitement this summer for surf-nuts in the UK—especially for those that enjoy watching the development of the sport’s upcoming talents—will be the Quiksilver Pro Junior Qualifying Event, which will take place in Newquay on the summer Bank Holiday weekend, between the 27th and the 29th of August. The event includes a $20,000 cash prize that will surely get the contestants into a frenzy, so there is guaranteed to be plenty of nice moves and daring feats—weather and surf conditions permitting, of course.
Real surf-lovers are equally interested in opportunities to surf themselves, not just watch the pros and others do their thing out on the water, and in the summer of 2011 there are going to be many chances to improve surfing skills for such folks. The English Surfing Federation’s Surf School is going to be organising many training camps and other events that will undoubtedly draw a great number of spectators and participators alike. To start the summer out, there is the Russ Winter Coaching Weekend Event—a perfect opportunity for people with some skills that want to get better that will take place in Newquay between June 25th and 26th, and then again between July 9th and 10th. Another major crowd-attracter will be the Rip Curl and Hawaiian Tropic Girls Tour 2011 (dates and location yet to be confirmed, but sometime in July), for which there will be incredible discounts on lessons for girls, lots of free music, surf clothing, and other good stuff, and plenty of awesome surfing of course. With all these goings on, it’s no wonder that the UK is growing in reputation within the surfer subculture year after year.
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Hiking, trekking, speed biking? All of these extreme sports are hard to say no to. Campers who want to add more spice to their experience would do these on new terrains to reach their camping grounds. But it doesn’t matter if you are a pro camper, hiker, bike rider, as long as you have motivation you can be the adventurous person you want to be. Also, what we don’t know about these activities is that they offer a lot more benefits for our health.
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Hiking
A fun way to pass time and without much cost laid on you. You can go hiking and trekking and add it to your outdoor activities. Most men do this for fun and for leisure and it mainly consist of walking on a foot path whether on the streets, along rivers, or trail to mountain ridge. All you’ve got to do is to wear comfortable shoes and socks, be cautious, and use proper body mechanics. You get to enjoy beautiful spots in the country, take memorable photos and enjoy the experience.
Speed biking
If you want to have speed and enjoy sceneries at the same time then speed biking is for you. Go along challenging trails and terrains. You can ride a bike to your camping site or have biking trips along with friends. Of course what you’ll need is a good bike and some protective gears. Biking is a fun and rewarding activity that most people enjoy.
Health benefits
So if you are figuring on how to lose fat, but you’re not into less adventurous stuff (like gym activities), then you better go hiking and speed biking to feed your needs and also lose those fats. Weight loss would just be part of it. You won’t have to worry on losing weight if you indulge yourself in these kinds of activities. You can burn 350 calories per hour with hiking, while for speed-biking you can have up to 700 calories burned per hour. Other health benefits with hiking and biking include decrease in blood pressure, help prevent osteoporosis by improving bone density and relieve back pain.
Adventure and escape
Sometimes you need to escape all the stress of life. A good adventure would be good to keep you away from that kind of life. And if you plan to use hiking and biking for weight loss benefits then you have to do it regularly, a weekend schedule would be great. Tag a friend along and have a good time. Enjoy life and stay healthy!
Author Bio:Chris is writing about healthy ways on how to lose belly fat. Sports that require physical activity are great for losing fat and weight.
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There are numerous ways to rate a ski resort. The vertical drop, the snow quality, depth or frequency, if family-oriented, the skill levels attracted, the resort’s popularity and the quality of accommodations are only a few. Rarely are resorts rated equally across different ranking lists. This top United States ski resorts list centers around skill level differentiation and quality. Some may be well known, but there might be a surprise or two tucked here or there as well.
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Ranking System
Each entry is granted a ranking of 0 to 5 for each skill level, beginner through expert. If a resort has a reasonable amount of good slopes for each skill level, the resort would earn availability and quality points in each skill level. However, on the positive side, two bonus points are awarded if a resort has hosted a significant professional or Winter Olympic events in recent history. Up to three points can be awarded if skiers have noted favorable comments, because the skiers are the ones who ultimately count.
Point Notations
The resorts are listed from highest to lowest in ranking, and each separate score is noted as B for beginner, I for intermediate, and E for expert. H is for event host, and R is for favorable user reviews and reflects one point each for enthusiasm, amenities and activities. The aggregate total determines the placement awarded.
Top 20 US Ski Resorts
Below are the top 20 ski and snowboard resorts in the U.S. More than a hundred resorts and lodges were evaluated, and the whole number results are rounded up from the fractional figures derived from averages. Many resorts were tenths of a point apart. The results may surprise many.
Notes
The Buttermilk runs in Colorado would have taken the number one spot with no debate if Squaw Valley hadn’t hosted a Winter Olympics. The differences between their scoring was in fractions, but the hosting bonus put Squaw Valley solidly in the top spot.
Lake Placid has hosted two Winter Olympics, but there were no repeat awards. The entry of two is both the bonus points for hosting and the average of the bonuses for two events, so only one bonus was awarded.
Summary
Regardless of where you head for some powder and relaxation, enjoy this invigorating winter sport, have fun and above all, be safe!
Author Bio: JC Ryan is a freelance writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com. My Colleges and Careers helps people determine if an online education is right for them and helps them understand which online colleges and online courses they can choose from to reach their goals.
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