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Tuesday, 30 June 2009Ski Dazzle® Ski & Snowboard Shows announce their National Show Dates for Fall, 2009: Los Angeles: Los Angeles Convention Center - October 29, 30, 31 and November 1. Chicago: Donald E Stephens Convention Center - November 6, 7 and 8. Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center - November 13, 14, 15. Sacramento: Cal Expo Fairgrounds - November 21 and 22.
Ski Dazzle is host to the Nation's Large st Ski and Snowboard Expo with one-stop shopping for ski and snowboard gear, resort and travel information, show specials and interactive events for consumers of all ages, since 1979.
The official year-round Web site and snow community for Ski Dazzle Snow Shows is encompassed in a newly launched social networking site. Community members can access selected Ski Dazzle "Deals" all year long, as well as choice events and travel options.
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Monday, 29 June 2009Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is heating up with value-driven packages just in time for summer. A short road trip from Chicago, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is an easy weekend destination, where a host of outdoor activities await eager travelers in this hidden Midwest gem. Grab the family and plan the perfect summer getaway with one of the following packages:
· Family Time Package – Gather the family and get ready for adventure with accommodations starting at three days, two nights. The package includes $25 and can be used at the resort’s general store, two tickets to the Galena History Museum, a large family welcome basket complete with snack favorites, a 25% discount on a one hour pontoon boat rental and $25 per round of golf at the PGA Family Certified East Course. Experience the outdoors by hiking, biking, fishing and more. Rates start at $439 and can be booked by calling Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa at (800) 892-2269.
The Eagle Package – The ultimate weekday golf getaway package. Stay and play with accommodations for two days, one night, two rounds of golf (18-holes each, with golf cart included), $25 per round of golf on the East Course, complimentary range balls and breakfast at The Woodlands Restaurant. Additional rounds may be booked on the day of play at a discounted price. Rates start at $139 and can be booked by calling Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa at (800) 892-2269.
World Class Golf Package – Experience golf like a professional without traveling course to course with Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa’s World Class Golf Package. Offering two night, three day accommodations, three 18-hole rounds of golf complete with cart, $25 towards 9-hole play on the East Course, breakfast at the Woodlands Restaurant and complimentary range balls, this value driven package provides guests the best the resort has to offer. Rates start at $469 and can be booked by calling (800) 892-2269.
Girlfriends Getaway Packages – Gather up the ladies and experience three fun packages designed with her in mind. Great for an intimate getaway of four or a larger getaway of ten! All packages include accommodations for two nights, one 50-minute spa treatment at Stonedrift Spa with a 10% discount on additional treatments booked with rates based per person. The Girlfriends Relaxation & Serenity Package includes an additional 50-minute spa treatments plus deluxe pedicure, dinner at Woodland’s Restaurant and a chocolate/wine gift basket. Rates start at $339 per person. The Girlfriends On-The-Go Package includes a choice of a one hour horseback trail ride or 9-holes of golf on the East Course along with a chocolate/wine gift basket; rates start at $229 per person. The Girlfriends Slumber Party Package includes an “all night munchies” gift basket; rates start at $194 per person. Packages can be booked by calling Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa at (800) 892-2269.
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Friday, 26 June 2009Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all ages to explore and lear n about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range.
“Wednesdays at Wildcat” begins July 1st and runs through August 26th. Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Base Lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, unless the tour requires a trip to the Summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets can be purchased and are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free. Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the interpretive program is held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.
Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy views and scenery that have been consistently voted #1 in North America (SKI Magazine). All rates and event information can be found at www.skiwildcat.com or by calling 1-888-SKI-WILD.
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Thursday, 25 June 2009The manufacturer that builds digital cameras to go boldly where none have gone before has announced the PENTAX Optio W80. More adventure-proof than ever, this latest PENTAX digital camera is waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and now shockproof enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than three feet (one meter).
PENTAX first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the deli ght of outdoor enthusiasts, travelers and families everywhere. Today, the PENTAX Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. With a PENTAX-developed imaging engine and a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio W80 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grime and finger marks.
Other important features in the Optio W80 include a:
* Coldproof design that allows the camera to be used in sub-freezing temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius), ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.
* 2.5 inch LCD monitor that features anti-reflective coating, making it easy to view, even in bright sunlight.
* Widescreen, HD movie capture that records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second.
* Fast Face Detection technology that sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, with Smile Capture and Blink Detection, for perfect portrait shots.
* Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) that ensures sharp images in any lighting condition, without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available.
* Close focusing, Super Macro mode that brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm (less than one inch).
Available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray, the Optio W80 will be available in July 2009 for $299.95 USD. To help keep the Optio W80 fresh and at hand, PENTAX offers a custom designed clear protective skin ($16.95 USD) and a comfortable floating wrist strap ($19.95 USD). More information about the Optio W80 and these accessories is available at: www.pentaximaging.com and preorders may be placed now at www.pentaxwebstore.com. Product images are available here: http://www.pentaximaging.com/press/pressfiles.html.
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009Have you ever encountered problems with your knees while skiing?Do you ever suffer from knee pain when you ski?
While the development of release binding has been very useful in reducing the incidence of fractures to a person's lower leg bones, knee injuries are still common for skiers. The knee joint and its associated ligaments, menisci, and bony structures has been cited as causing 3 0-40 % of all alpine ski injuries.
While most knee injuries have a good prognosis (prognosis: probable course and outcome of a disease), some knee injuries can lead to significant functional impairment and may unfortunately terminate a person's skiing career. Appropriate treatment of such an injury is essential for the best recovery possible.
The majority of knee injuries that happen to alpine skiers involve one or more of the knee's ligaments. The MCL (medial collateral ligament) and the ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) are the most common ligaments injured among skiers. If you feel like you have injured your knee and are curious as to what your physician will test for, read through our list of sprain "Grades"... Below is a list of "Grades" that your physician may give to such a knee injury, each grade has a specific meaning based on a numerical scale.
Grade 1: No laxity (i.e. give) in the ligament when stressed. This essentially means that few if any ligament fibers are torn.
Grade 2: Moderate laxity in the ligament, but there is a definite endpoint present. This means that some but not all of the ligament fibers may be torn.
Grade 3: A complete give in the ligament occurs. All ligament fibers are torn.
If you notice any of the following symptoms after you have injured your knee get to a physician ASAP!
1.) Obvious deformity occurs at the knee
2.) Absolute inability to weight bear on the involved limb.
3.) A large degree of edema (swelling) in the knee joint within a couple of hours of injury
4.) An inability to bring your knee into full extension - ie to make it straight. This is sometimes referred to as "locked knee"
5.) Lastly, there is a severe tenderness when you press on a specific area of the knee.
As a result of such an knee injury, knee braces can help protect your knee from further injury. Not only can knee braces help protect the knee, they can provide meaningful support, and reduce pain if you suffer from knee pain in general.
In conclusion, we hope that you never have a knee injury, but our goal is to teach you about knee injuries and how to help treat them if you have suffered one.
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