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First woman to ski solo across Antarctica
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Skiing across great and remote areas seems to be a trend in recent months. In December came the news of Amelia Hempleman-Adams, who at the age of j...
Starry-eyed walkers and campers
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Have you caught the star-gazing bug? Around 36,000 people have already taken part in Stargazing LIVE BBC-led events around the UK this year and man...
Is it a snowboard or a surf board? No, it's a snurfboard!
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There is no denying the similarities between surfing and snowboarding – and now a group of inventors have come up with a board that can both surf a...
Don't lose out on skiing time
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Skiing in a family or friends group is great fun… but it can sometimes become a little frustrating. How many times have you waited for seemingly ho...
Walk your way to better winter health
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Walking just got even better. Most walkers will already vouch for a host of mental and physical benefits. Now new research has revealed just why wa...
How to train your legs for skiing
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It’s usually on day three of the ski holiday that your legs really start to complain. After two days of full-on leg burning exercise on the slopes,...
Six of the best ski resort festivals
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If you could improve on your skiing trip what would you add? How about a festival of music, comedy or food? In 2012 there are a host of skiing fest...
Winter camping is on trend
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It might have been wet, sometimes windy and occasionally snowy but this festive season has seen a rise in the numbers of campers in the UK. Leading...
Snowboarder's 'rail ride' world record-breaker
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A sports student from England has “rail ridden” his way into the Guinness Book of World Records. Calum Paton, of Tamworth, Staffordshire, snowboard...
Ten top easy Lake District winter walks
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Cumbria’s Lake District is a walker's paradise but you don't have to walk for miles up England's highest mountain to enjoy the stunning scenery. He...
What to look for in a new snowboard
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If you’re looking to update your snowboard, or it’s your first snowboard purchase, there are several features to look out for. Snowboard designers ...
Amelia is youngest to reach South Pole
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A 16-year-old girl has achieved her goal of becoming the youngest person to ski to the South Pole.
Schoolgirl Amelia Hempleman-Adams and her fathe...