http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:13:46 -0700 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:07:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Behold-the-Kingdom-of-Breckenridge?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Courtesy of Breck 150 and the Denver public Library You love skiing at Breckenridge. Why not learn about its history?  This weekend, come to Breckenridge to celebrate the annual Kingdom Days Event. Back in 1859, a careless cartographer inadve... Breckenridge Kingdom Days Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:07:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Behold-the-Kingdom-of-Breckenridge?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Quilting-and-the-Underground-Railroad-in-Breckenridge?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Rumor has it that during the 1800s, the Underground Railroad used quilting as means of communicating with runaway slaves. Apparently, the quilts displayed a code, which advised the slaves of the safest route of passage. Although the quilt-code theo... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:26:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Quilting-and-the-Underground-Railroad-in-Breckenridge?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Breckenridge-Festival-of-Film?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner               Breckenridge GuideHere's the wonderful thing about the Colorado skiing lifestyle. It involves more than just skiing. In fact, for anyone who is both artistic and athletic,... breckenridge guidebook Breckenridge Film Fest Mon, 25 May 2009 10:43:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Breckenridge-Festival-of-Film?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Be-a-part-of-Breckenridge-history?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Courtesy of the Colorado Historical Society This photo, courtesy of the Denver Public Library, the Colorado Historical Society and the wonderful  Breck 150 represents a slice of life in Colorado history. Back in the 1800s, we actually had a tra... Wed, 20 May 2009 11:18:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Be-a-part-of-Breckenridge-history?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Frivolous-lawsuits-at-Vail?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner   It doesn't get any dumber than this. While skiing at Vail a man suddenly turned in front of seven-year-old Scott Swimm. Scott passed over the man's skis, and both Scott and the adult skiier lost their balance and fell. Little Scott tried to ap... Sun, 17 May 2009 16:28:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Frivolous-lawsuits-at-Vail?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Strategies-for-conquering-fear?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Most skiers will tell you that fear is the greatest enemy of a good day at the slopes. In fact, fear is worse that poor snow conditions. It can leave you anxious and paralyzed. This type of anxiety can drain you energy, and make you exhausted by the ... fear Sat, 09 May 2009 16:48:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Strategies-for-conquering-fear?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d2-May-is-Get-to-Know-Breckenridge-Month?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner If you get your morning caffeine fix at Starbucks on Breckenridge’s Main Street, do you wonder who Frank and Theta Brown were (they are mentioned on the historic plaque on the front of the building). Or, if you visit the Breckenridge Welcome C... breckenridge Sat, 02 May 2009 13:15:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m5d2-May-is-Get-to-Know-Breckenridge-Month?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Historic-Tours-of-the-Breckenridge-Ski-Resort?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Are you ready for an out of the ordinary ski experience?  The snow conditions in Summit County are superb, and most of the Spring Breakers have left the area. But if you're bored with the same old, same old, why not do some time traveling, and ... breckenridge breckenridge history Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:58:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Historic-Tours-of-the-Breckenridge-Ski-Resort?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d20-How-ski-towns-can-survive-in-a-failing-economy?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner First, the economy goes to hell in a handbasket. Now, the utterly tragic death of Natasha Richardson will no doubt discourage novices from trying the sport. What will become of the ski industry? What is the outlook for those of us who live and work ... breckenridge natasha richardson ski area economy Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:02:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d20-How-ski-towns-can-survive-in-a-failing-economy?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Skiing-the-psychology--physiology-of-fear-anxiety-and-fatigue?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner In March 2002, Outside Magazine published a fascinating article called At Home in the Discomfort Zone, which discussed the physiology of fear, anxiety, pain and fatigue. I found the article so significant, that I included a commentary on the subject... skiing fear anxiety Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:13:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Skiing-the-psychology--physiology-of-fear-anxiety-and-fatigue?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Natasha-Richardson-ski-accident?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner So what is it about the month of March? I tore my own ACL in March of 2005. Last week, my 22 year old stepdaughter came for a visit, and became part of a local cliche. Boy meets girl. Boy takes girl skiing on too rough terrain. Girl gets injured. Bo... natasha richardson ski helmets mon trembtant Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:40:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Natasha-Richardson-ski-accident?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Kids-in-the-kitchen-at-Copper?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Every once in awhile, a parent discovers that  (horrors) their kids don't like to ski, or they don't want to ski all the time. Now, Copper Mountain has the perfect solution. It's called Kids in the Kitchen.Parents get to relax while the kids coo... kids at Copper Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:08:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Kids-in-the-kitchen-at-Copper?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d8-Improving-ski-technique?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner The skier in the photo on the right looks as if her or she may be having a few confidence issues. Notice the focus across the hill, as opposed to downhill. This skier is displaying what ski guru Bob Barnes refers to as as "NO" as opposed to... ski technique Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:53:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d8-Improving-ski-technique?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d2-German-state-governor-charged-with-manslaughter-at-Austrian-ski-resort?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner When we hear of a fatal collision on the slopes, we are often apt to believe that the accident was caused by an out of control teenage snowboarder. However, this is not always the truth.According to BBC News, Dieter Althaus, the governor of Thuringia... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:47:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m3d2-German-state-governor-charged-with-manslaughter-at-Austrian-ski-resort?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Ski-lengthsize-matters?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner Most seasoned skiers already understand the nuances of choosing the correct ski length. However, there's always the chance that the novice skier will find be on Google, in search of the perfect formula for ski length. While there are no perfect form... ski length Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:37:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Ski-lengthsize-matters?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Two-musthave-Breckenridge-guides?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner  Since this is the skiing lifestyle page, I like to make people aware of activities that are available both on and off the slopes. That's the beauty of our Colorado ski towns. Not only do they have wonderful resorts, their off-slope activities w... breckenridge guidebook Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:06:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Two-musthave-Breckenridge-guides?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Free-clinic-for-intermediate-female-skiers?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner   II found this post on the Epicski.com forum, and I thought that this was so amazing, I just had to post it here:Here is a link to the original thread.Are you a female Intermediate skier that just can’t break through to the next level? A... women's ski clinic Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:21:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Free-clinic-for-intermediate-female-skiers?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Carnival-in-Vail?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner So you think that skiing and snowboarding are the only fun things to do in Vail? Think again! Beginning Sunday, February 22, it's Carnival time in Vail. The event, appropiately called "CarniVail," features cocktail mixing competitions, a m... carnival in vail Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:28:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d18-Carnival-in-Vail?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Nordica-recall?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner I just received this rather disturbing press release:    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usi... Nordica recall Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:32:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d16-Nordica-recall?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Valentines-Day-at-Copper-Mountain?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner       What better way to enjoy Valentine's Day than to spend it with your sweetie at Copper Mountain? Here's what they have planned: Valentine’s Day En Fuego – ‘Hearts on Fire’ 6 – 8 p.m. &n... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:35:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-758-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d10-Valentines-Day-at-Copper-Mountain?cid=exrss-Denver-Skiing-Lifestyle-Examiner