Summer Skiing (And We Don’t Mean Water)

While the sun and sand may appeal to most people, many hardcore ski enthusiasts sink into a deep depression as the summer months creep closer. Fortunately, summer ski resorts from around the globe offer plenty of snowfall for extreme skiers to quench their thirst for the slopes during those unbearably hot months. Many of these summer ski resorts offer ski packages and massive hills that will make your frozen mouth water.
In the southern hemisphere, summer ski resorts dot the map and many offer gnarly slopes suitable for the most advanced skiers. In New Zealand, extreme skiers can travel to Treble Cone, which is considered by many skiers as the best slopes the country has to offer. And for those that wish to travel to the mainland, Mount Hotham in Australia has plenty of expert slopes that will keep your heart pumping.
And don’t leave South America out of the mix. Valle Nevado in Chile has a 5k run and 19 snow cannons that will keep you in the cold for a majority of your stay while Las Lenas in Argentina has a large number of bowls and chutes as well as a volcano you can explore when you’re taking a break from the slopes.
The northern hemisphere offers a ski packages for the hardcore skier in the form of glacier skiing which gives skiers the chance to get a suntan as they barrel down the mountain. It is important to remember that you should start early as the midday sun will often turn the slopes to slush. But don’t be too upset thinking about an early end to you ski day. The afternoon warmth provides a great opportunity for hiking and mountain biking.
Zermatt in Switzerland and Val d’Isère in France offer ski packages for a European summer ski resort experience but their expert slopes are few. For those who need the rush, however, Passo Tonale in Italy and Stubai in Austria have plenty of expert slopes for skiing extremists.
Don’t panic if you can’t afford to jet off to some exotic European country or the southern hemisphere. Summer ski resorts are right her in the good old USA as well. Timberline Lodge is located on Mt. Hood near Government Camp, Oregon has 32 ski trails that will keep even the most avid skier occupied all summer long.
So, put the Prozac back in your dresser and grab your skis because summer ski packages are available no matter where you are in the world. And with less people on the slopes, it means less time waiting to get back up the mountain. Take some time this summer to visit a favorite ski resort or find a new one and leave your swim trunks in the dresser and make this a summer in the snow.
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August, 26 2008
With the 2008/2009 ski and snowboard season just a few months away, TEAM SUS is taking applications for Sponsorship. Sponsorship is open to competitors and correspondents interested in working with Sack Up Sports during the upcoming winter season. If you are interested in learning more please log in or sign up, then fill out the online sponsorship application. Please note you must have a complete profile set up to apply.
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June, 25 2008
Sack Up Sports has recently made arrangements with SixSixOne(Sunline/Royal/Filtron/TAG) to co-sponsor TEAM SUS. SixSixOne is an active supporter of athletes and teams involved in extreme sports. They are a leader in protective wear for sports such as Biking, Moto, and Snow Sports. Chances are, if you see someone taking big hits and getting up, they are wearing something from SixSixOne. So Sack Up Sports would like to thank, and welcome SixSixOne to our growing team of supporters.
Ambassador Wanted!!!
June, 04 2008
Sack Up Sports recently announced its SUS Ambassador Program seeking skiers, snowboarders, climbers, and bikers to represent our extreme sports community all across the country. Your response has been overwhelming and due to popular demand we are expanding the program. Sack Up Sports will include international users in the Ambassador Program. We hope this will enhance your experience and bring further insight into sports, athletes, travel destinations and more. We want to hear about your favorite ski resorts, biking trails, rivers or any destinations that would be of interest to extreme sports enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Get involved -- let us know. Simply sign up and apply for sponsorship. Please make sure to mention your interest in the Ambassador program.
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