Ski Safety – How to reduce the risks of injury while skiing or riding
Arialle Hess
There is always that same question you hear circulating around
townies that never make it to the mountains. “Is skiing
dangerous?” When I hear that, I internally respond with
“well, is driving a car dangerous?” Your answer is
subjective. Subjective to what you have experienced, what you have
saw or heard on the news, and what you know and put into
practice.
This article isn’t to argue a solid “yes” or
“no”. The reality of recreational sports, as with
driving a car, is that you will be subject to some risk. The goal
is to educate yourself and implement slope safety procedures, thus
reducing your risk to injury.
Ski Patrol might seem like fun suckers to teenage shredders,
but they argue that you can have loads more fun when you
aren’t in the patrol hut with a broken arm. Solid point. Each
skier and rider is responsible for his or her own safety whether
you are a novice or expert. Below are five ski and snowboard safety
tips to keep at hand whenever you hit the slopes.
Take a Lesson
If you are a beginner, a lesson is a great way to be safely
introduced to skiing or riding.
Although you might just want to chase that giddiness, it pays
to learn a thing or two before your fun streak comes to an abrupt
end.
The certified instructors will teach you the essentials, like
how to stop, knowing well that you will probably fall while
learning how to master the carve turn.
The important thing is that you have the essentials to fall
back on in case your comfort zone starts getting pushed passed its
healthy limits.
Ski Valentine’s Day in PA! – Unique date ideas for the 2020 day of love
Arialle Hess
Bear Creek is not in the business of matchmaking, however, the resort offers a pretty unique experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you are struggling with ideas for this year, take a look at this romantic ski resort for something different.
This February 14th, the restaurants of the Lehigh Valley will be jam-packed and ready to serve a delectable dinner. There is no shortage of upscale dining, however, romantic date activities can be hard to find. Mid-February is the dead of winter and views outside your door can be anything but inviting, …
Weekday Warriors – Midweek ski getaway popularity rises as rates drop
Arialle Hess
As skiing and riding become more and more popular, so do the
lines. If you venture to any ski resort on a weekend, upon rounding
the mountain bend, you will see what looks like thousands of tiny
ants crawling across a white blanket. The slopes are a little
crowded, but there is no denying the allure of daytime skiing; the
sun is warm, the visibility is perfect, and the snow is just right
for digging in those edges. If you want to avoid the lift line wait
time, but don’t want to deal with the dark, cold,
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20th Anniversary
Arialle Hess
Bear Creek Mountain Resort has been a premier destination ski
resort with beginner-friendly staff and slopes for two decades. New
for the 2019-2020 season will be the 3-month long celebration of
the resort’s 20th anniversary of skiing and riding. Many
locals are excited for the anniversary; not only to celebrate what
the resort has become, but also to take a trip down nostalgia
lane.
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The 2019 Snowmobile Drag Races
Arialle Hess
This calendar year is packed with new and improved events at Bear Creek Mountain Resort, but amongst them is one particular event that doesn’t always get its perennial glory; the Snowmobile Drag Races. Due to snow conditions and weather circumstances, these races don’t always happen. Spring hits early and the slopes …