Driving on skis and the snowboard is the favourite occupation of many people who aren't afraid to risk. Promptly not everyone can climb down the huge snow mountain down. But some people so love winter sports that they are ready to be engaged in them even in the summer.
When began to ski also the snowboard
Skis are one of the most ancient ways of movement. Some historians hold the opinion that skis appeared in the Stone Age. The proof of it are rock paintings on which primitive people are represented on skis.
The word "skis" comes from the Icelandic word "skidh" that in translation "the snow footwear" means.
In Scandinavia the ancient Lapps were called "sliding". They believed in the goddess of skis, and represented god of winter on skis with the bent socks. The first skis looked as the long curved framework made of bones of animals, they fastened to legs thongs. Today skis are not only the way of movement, it is very developed sport. Snowboarding also is the part of alpine skiing.
Where it is possible to go skiing also the snowboard in the summer
Fans of alpine skiing don't worry about closing of the winter season. They know that on other hemisphere only there comes the winter, so, the season of skis and the snowboard opens. It is only necessary to choose the country which can be proud of excellent ski resorts. Australia is the popular place for driving on skis and the snowboard. Especially the resort of "Kittsshtaynkhorn" located at the height of 3.029 meters became famous. You will find the set of the resorts offering tracks in Australia both for professionals, and for beginners. In the same place you will find also the instructors ready at additional expense to train you in all bases of driving at skis or the snowboard. Having visited the resort of "Perisher-Blyu" (Australia) located approximately in 6 hours' journey from Sydney you will be able to sweep on skis at seven mountain tops. All these tops are connected by 49 elevators. France can brag of Granda' glacier Mott (Tina). There you will be able to choose one of 16 elevators. You will see the artificial park with all conveniences to snowboarding. In Las-Lenas (Argentina) you will be able to climb down on skis the mountain, 3.657 meters high. The resort is in 3 hours' journey from Santiago (Chile). Switzerland – the country of winter resorts, you will be able to choose any, on the taste. It is considered one of the best resorts of the world Portillo, located in Chile. This unique place opened 50 years ago can be found in 2 hours' journey from Santiago. It is highly in Andrakh, no more than 450 people usually ride its slopes a day.
If you aren't able to ski yet, practically you will be able to study driving at experienced instructors at all these resorts.
If you travel around New Zealand, surely visit Koronet Pik ski resort. In this beautifull place it is possible to ride from morning to late evening. In the same place there is Big Easy Track M-1 which length reaches 2.4 kilometers. It suits professional and experienced skiers.