http://articles.snowsportsaccessories.com/rss.xml A blog about snowsportsaccessories.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.snowsportsaccessories.com/?a=35994 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>In 1929 M.J. Burchett tried to slide down a snowy hill with his feet strapped to a single board. This is the first recorded attempt at snowboarding that we know about. He tied his feet to the board with a clothesline and some horse reins. Just the thought in ones mind makes you laugh but this is how inventions are made. If his attempt had been successful, he would be a rich man today. Snowboarding is not unlike standing up on a sled or on one ski and sliding down the hill standing up. It makes one wonder how many have tried something like that. <br /><br />Snowboarding is a very popular winter sport today and someone has become rich from the invention. Dimitrije Milovich began making snowboards in 1969. He called them Wintersticks. He designed his with the idea of a surfboard, which was flexible like skis. Then in 1977 Tom Simms invented his version by gluing carpet on top of a portion of a skateboard, then putting a piece of aluminum over the bottom of it. After these attempted failures, a man named Burton designed the first official successful snowboard. In 1982 the first National Snowboard Race took place in Woodstock, Vermont. The rest is history. <br /><br />Today there are different types of snowboards designed to do different feats. Some of the different styles include the Burton 2006 Custom, Ride 2006 Havoc, M3 2006 Discord SPX 88- Men's, Pro FS- Men's, Poison-Women's, and Cinch 05- Women's. There are also Boots such as Burton ION-Men's, and Burton Supreme- for women, and we cannot forget the Backpacks. Camelbak SnoBound and Camelbak SnoDawg. Every business has to have accessories and needs to keep adding to their products to stay in business so wonder what the next product will be? <br /><br />Sledding and skiing has been a favorite activity for kids and adults anyplace there is snow in the winter. For many years kids and adults could be seen on the hills with the first inch of snow on the ground and they will be there every new snow until the spring thaw. Whether they use a sled, skis or a car tire or even a car hood, the snow is going to get some action from people of all ages. The cold is practically ignored when they are out on the slopes. Today we have the snowboards to enjoy but they will not replace the memories of days gone by and all of the other devices, which were used to enjoy that inch or twelve inches of snow. The Snowboards will live on for a long time and one day another snow device will be invented and the snowboard will be a thing of the past but there will linger those many fun memories of it.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as snow sport accessories at <a href="http://www.snowsportsaccessories.com/">http://www.snowsportsaccessories.com</a></p> 2006-10-04T00:17-04:00 http://articles.snowsportsaccessories.com/?a=35993 <p>by Gregg Hall </p><p>Every winter there are many people who like to travel to the ski resorts and ski the slopes. Mount Snow in Vermont is often referred to as one of the best ski resorts throughout the United States. If you are standing at the top of Mount Snow, you are 3600 feet above sea level and there is a 1700 feet vertical drop. The ski resort consists of 26 lifts total and over 135 trails. Each winter the resort is full of ski loving vacationers. <br /><br />Many of them are families because the Resort has accommodations for all ages. There are designated areas for kids and childcare is also available. The children can learn to ski too because there are instructors on duty for group or individual training. Lessons are also available for adults. There are also discounts for families. If they choose to go in the middle of the week there are special deals for the family. There are also discounts if you go in January. There are Kids Ski &amp; Learn Free weeks in January. This is one of their most popular deals for the family. <br /><br />There are many winter activities at Mount Snow. Some of these are skiing, snow boarding, snowmobiling, tubing, snowshoeing, and even sleigh rides. There is a ski shop with all of the ski or other supplies you might need. There are restaurants, and bars for entertainment and fine dining. You can call for reservations and have an enjoyable vacation for the whole family. There are many vacation packages to choose from and there is one to fit your family's needs. Even if you go alone, you are guaranteed to have fun. There are so many things to do; the time will fly by before you know it. You will definitely want to return sometime. The customer service is very good. The staff at the resort wants to make sure everyone has an enjoyable time and they will help you any way they can.<br /><br />There is a Grand Summit Hotel and Crown Club near the slopes, as well as a heated outdoor pool and other entertainment so there is never a dull minute while you are there. If it is fun and enjoyment you are looking for in the dead of winter, Mount Snow is the place for you. Relax, kick back and have an enjoyable vacation. It will be a memory for the whole family and not one they will soon forget. If you like cold weather and love to ski or just to get outdoors and enjoy the winter mountain air, you will want to consider Mount Snow for your next winter vacation. Do a little more research online and you can find out more about it. You will not regret the trip and you will want to return again and again.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as snow sport accessories at <a href="http://www.snowsportsaccessories.com/">http://www.snowsportsaccessories.com</a></p> 2006-10-04T00:14-04:00