Skiing News April 2006

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FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2006
	Join the Girlie Freeski Camps on July 1 to 8!
	It's almost the middle of the year and you're still itching to ski. What should you do then? Head on to Les 2 Alps in France on July 1 for a week of expert freeski instructions from the Girlie Freeski Camps presented by Roxy! The camps are primarily aimed at encouraging the growing interest of females on freeskiing. The organizers wish to achieve that by creating a venue for female freesk Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 25 APRIL 2006
	Spring is Here, So are the Avalanches
	With the arrival of spring, the risk of avalanches is getting high due to the increasing temperature. Since the start of this month, there have already been several reports of avalanches burying skiers and snowboarders. Those who were lucky got rescued in time while the unfortunate ones met their deaths with thick snow above them. Probably the most notable of this month's avalanche-relate Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 2006
	Study Finds Helmet Use Reduces Head Injury Risk
	The result of a study made by a Norwegian team of researchers further strengthened the assertion that the use of helmets does minimize the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders. Along with other studies conducted by various organizations, it is now more or less safe to say that the use of helmets is indeed beneficial to skiers and snowboarders rather than harmful. Some critics, o Read Full Story
MONDAY, 17 APRIL 2006
	Join the 2006 Snowboard and Ski Amateur Film Fest!
	Winter may be over but there are still a lot of events slated especially for skiing and snowboarding fanatics such as the ones organized by this year's Snowboard and Ski Amateur Film Festival. From last weekend's National Finals in Austria, the competition will then move to Augsburg, Germany on April 29, Saturday. Aside from judging which movies from Germany will move to the International Read Full Story
MONDAY, 10 APRIL 2006
	Join the Spring in the Park at Zugspitze This Week
	Calling on all female freeskiers and snowboarders. Head on to Zugspitze, Germany today and celebrate two weeks of various activities from April 10 to 23. They will not only help you improve your game but will also let you interact with other snowboard and freeskate enthusiasts. The first week will give you the opportunity to improve your style by getting tips from professional riders. Exp Read Full Story