What is your first thought when thinking of Waco, Texas? It’s understandable if your checklist includes a particular home-renovation TV show couple or Baylor University. But you’d be missing the bigger picture of what makes Waco such a great place to visit. Waco has a thriving arts scene, a dizzying array of … Read more
For years, scientists have been trying to discover the process of a volcanic eruption. While the process itself is one thing, the lightning of volcanic eruption has had a lot of researchers wondering about how and why it takes place. Today, after countless studies and researches, scientists and researchers have come close … Read more
Bamiyan (also spelled Bamyan or Bamian) is the capital city of Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan. It isn’t your usual ski tourist destination and is one of the world’s most remote ski resorts. Bamyan is a small town without any gas, water supplies, or electrical infrastructure, with its center being a bazaar. Bamiyan was said … Read more
Skiing is a sport or a recreational activity that involves gliding through snow on a pair of long, flat, narrow pieces of wood or plastic called skis. It is a competitive sport that mainly falls into two categories: Nordic that uses a free-heel binding system or Alpine that requires using flat-foot bindings. Skiing is one of … Read more
If you happen to go to Colorado this winter, you could try visiting Breckenridge Ski Resort. Breckenridge is a historical wild west mining town that still has some of its traditional wooden buildings lining the town’s main street. The ski resort is just right in town and has plenty of snow throughout … Read more
Breuil-Cervinia is located at the foot of the Matterhorn. The location is in a valley being surrounded by towering and glacier-filled mountains. One notable landmark around it is the rock face of the Jumeaux. The location made it perfect for the ski resort to provide beautiful sceneries and ideal locations for skiing and … Read more
Sölden is the largest municipality in Austria with a total surface area of a little more than 466 square kilometers and is one of Europe’s top ski destinations. It lies at the end of the Ötztal Valley with access to two glacier ski mountains and one of Austria’s best snow conditions. Sölden, Austria, … Read more
ELEVATION Base: 8,120 feet (2,470 m) Summit: 11,570 feet (3,530 m) Vertical Rise: 3,450 feet (1,050 m) SLOPE ASPECTS North: 40% of skiable terrain. South: 20% East: 20% West: 20% TRAILS Skiable area: 5,289 acres (8.3 sq mi; 21.4 km2) Trails: 193 total (18% beginner, 29% intermediate, 53% advanced/expert) Longest run: Riva Ridge – 4 miles (6.4 km) Average … Read more