to snow ski, and I leaped at the thought of trying this new sport. On the first morning we entered the pro shop to rent all the gear and make decisions about whether or not to take lessons or go it alone. We decided to be adventurous and go it alone—no lessons. Kent and Celeste, the friends who invited us, knew how to ski and snowboard. He assured us that he could show us the basics, and we would be on our way down the slopes. All of us, after a few minutes learning how to wedge our skis started
analyze the effects of ski resort development and management on the alpine ecosystem, assess the alpine environment's relationship with climate change, and interpret the role ski resort management plays in protecting and sustaining the environment. I pay specific attention to the effects of grading trails on vegetation and soil, and the consequential impacts on alpine
hydrofoil? A hydrofoil is a watercraft that is supported on ski-like pontoons while in motion, with the bulk of the hull remaining entirely above the water (Encarta Encyclopedia 2002). Hydrofoils were first seen about in 1869. Emmanuel Denis Farcot was issued a patent on a boat that he had developed to go faster through the water because of less resistance. If you look at his design, he was using many little foils along the side of his boat to lift it out of the water in order to reduce the drag on the
The cold wind whipped across my face leaving its bright red mark behind. I shuddered at the cold and gripped my ski poles tighter with my frozen hands as I willed the ski lift to move faster than its current slow crawl. I looked to my right to see my older brother and dad hunched over trying to conserve their own warmth. For what felt like the fifty millionth time I chastised myself for agreeing to attempt the run ahead. I peered through the fog at the run that fell below. With my bird’s eye view
Throughout my life I have found peace and serenity in going to the mountain to ski. Even if there wasn't snow, I still find it to be a calm and relaxing place. I wake up in the mornings knowing that the day will be long but will be totally worth it. When I get stressed I ski letting reality slip away from me like the skis on snow. The feeling this gives me is a rush of pleasure and stimulation. Everyday i go to the mountain looking for that sense of pleasure but it may only occur during certain times
then pushed myself up the hill, to the nearest ski lift. My older brother, Tyler, had already gone ahead of me, so I was even more rushed. I entered the line and made sure that I had my ID card dangling over my neck. After the staff scanned my card, I sat on the ski lift and got ready for a 20 minute long trip up the mountain. I could see my brother almost ten ski lifts ahead, and I tried calling him. I could tell that the man I was sharing the ski lift with was getting a little annoyed with my loudness
afternoon on Park City Mountain Resort I was skiing with one of my coaches trying to learn new tricks so I could compete next year. It was a warm spring day skiing on slush and ice trying not to catch snow snakes and landing tricks. On our way up the lift my coach, Spencer, asks me what I would like to learn next. I look at him and tell him I have not learned how to 7, 2 360's, yet so we decide to try a 5, 360 and a half, this run to set up for a 7. Looking down the lane there is two jumps. One a 35
shining hard at my favorite ski resort in Lake Tahoe in December. Crisp, white snow was delicately falling from the sky and it covered the ground like a blanket. But the luminous sun was melting the snow, making it wet and slippery. The trees on the side were towering but slender with dark, brown trunks and bright green leaves. I was wearing a cumbersome jacket and a helmet and I was starting to sweat a lot in the heat. There were tons of people in thick jackets carrying skis, poles, and snowboards milling
because of the laws of physics such as gravity and friction. In this essay I will discuss how physics relates to skiing and how this physics makes skiing so fun and challenging. I will also discuss how things like wax and the shape and width of your skis can affect these laws of physics and enhance your skiing. There are really only two main forces acting on a skier, they are gravity and air resistance. The first and most important thing relating to the physics of skiing is the law of gravity. Gravity
the ski resort situated high in the rocky mountains the day before and the only thing on my mind was skiing. The rush it gave, the feeling of my skis gliding over the snow and blissful solitude it provided. After waking this morning I had quickly dressed and eaten before beginning the hike to the chairlift. My equipment was heavy in my arms by the time I reached the chairlift but the scenic views of the early morning mountain were incredible. Furthermore boarding the lift I clutched my ski poles
compute the before-tax Net Present Value or NPV of a new ski lift for Deer Valley Lodge and advise the management there of the profitability. Before I am able to make this calculation there are a few calculations that I will need to make first. First the total amount of the investment, this will be the cost of a lift itself $2 million plus the cost of preparing the slope and installing the lift $1.3 million. Thus the investment amount for one lift is $3.3 million. Next I will need to find out the
I ran to the cafeteria after swiftly getting my backpack. It was a Thursday night after school, and that meant it was ski club day. While my friends discussed some slopes we might ski down at Ski Roundtop, I got my ski equipment. Of course, I thought skiing was fun and exciting. I never thought it could be so scary, especially after that night of skiing. We were on the bus, and I was sitting, waiting for what seemed like an eternity. My friends and I were talking about what hills we would go on
would be nowhere near to fun. “Oh…. All right. I’ll go, Chad,” I said, knowing in the back of my mind that it was not the right decision. Nonetheless, I pulled down my goggles, buckled up my helmet, and hopped on the dreaded lift headed straight for Jupiter Bowl, Park City. The lift seemed to never stop, like running through an endless Labyrinth blindfolded. The winds whipped up a few nerve-wracking gusts, causing the snow to drift and tickle my nose as the flakes past by. However, I made it through
Personal Watercrafts or "jet skis" are basically Personal Watercraft (PWC) are basically small inboard boats able to travel at high speeds due to large amounts of power and very light weight. Alomst all PWC's are under 600 lbs and most of todays PWC's have at least 90 hp.Not only are PWC's some of the fastest water vehicles they are also some of the most maneuverable water vehicles. This is because PWC's propultion is based on a jet that also is it's turning mechanism. When the driver turns the handlebars
you’ve been waiting for has arrived. After all this time of waiting patiently, Mother Nature has finally decided to cooperate by letting it snow. It was a miracle. The ski resorts had finally opened and in just a few minutes you’d be off the ski lift and ready to soar to the bottom of the mountain. Even though it’s your first time on skis, you’re sure you won’t have any problems. After all, you’re a pretty athletic individual, and you’ve watched skiing on the television during the winter Olympics. Your
were one question, “Could I do this?” that phrase impulsively had been there since I had gotten on the ski lift. Even though, had just finished my lesson with my ski instructor I still was unsure about going down a mountain without a sled. I had never ever done this before. Maybe we should go somewhere far, far away. But somewhere in their, I knew that I could do it. I jumped off the ski lift, maybe I wasn't that bad.The second that I turned to go down the slope I felt a thump. I had just landed
turning my ski as if they were programed to do this. My heart filled with joy a as I speed down across the snow. My dad stopped to let me go ahead telling me” I’m going to let you go ahead of my”. I just barely heard his words as I rushed past him. I was going even faster now. The hill came to meet me as I moved down the slope and came to a fast stop. At the bottom my dad came down to meet me. After that we went back inside. it really was a great run. My father and I popped our ski boot out of
foot of new powdery snow fall. As we hit the slopes I noticed instantly that the powdery surface was new to me. You couldn’t cut as sharp and the skis didn’t bite until they hit the packed snow that was a foot below. As you skied you had to concentrate more on your foot placement so that you wouldn’t cross your skis, you also had to lift the back of your skis to make the edge press down further into the powdery surface. Being exhausted on my first run and trying to get used to the new surface, I did
my face, stealing that feeling of the warmth from my body, and snapping me back to reality, back to my ski trip. This was the second time I’ve gone skiing this year. I always look forward to winter, because these trips give me a reason to look forward to winter, and they provide a fun way for my family to bond. “So when are you going to start talking to me,” Mom said. “We have been on this lift for the past three minutes, and you haven’t even tried to make conversation yet. What were you thinking
cloud in the sky. 100% visibility. I repeated once more to myself -Today is the day. It was 8:45 in the morning, and I was dead set on getting first chair. I skate down the annoyingly low incline green-level run that our house is on, and make it to the lift. First in line, sweet! Everything was going right so far. I fist bump the liftie.