Articles written by Lisa Auer

Cross-country skiing is a sport for everyone. It is a social outdoor winter activity and a means of exploring the natural environment while exercising.

Nov 29, 2010 - Lisa Auer

There is more to snow vacations at French ski resorts than alpine skiing. Consider a family trip exploring the winter mountain landscape on snowshoes.

Aug 24, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Enjoy mountain trails on snowshoes and join the fastest growing winter sport. Avoid lift queues and see great alpine views with pleasurable winter exercise.

Aug 23, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Glacier skiing is not just for experts. There is usually a range of ski slopes to suit all abilities at glacier ski resorts.

Jul 14, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Skiing is popular during the southern hemisphere winter in South America, Australia and New Zealand, or consider glacier skiing in Europe or North America.

Jun 19, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Freestyle snowboarding and the use of terrain park facilities offer many high energy challenges however, like many winter sports they have associated risks.

May 31, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Terrain parks including the half pipe offer increasingly popular mountain resort challenges for freestyle snowboarders and freestyle skiers.

May 21, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Northern Sweden where snow scooter access is virtually unrestricted is a paradise for snow mobile enthusiasts who can reach the heart of the Swedish Alps.

Apr 29, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Air authorities have introduced restrictions to Northern European airspace. These limitations do not apply to some helicopters and small aircraft.

Apr 16, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Enjoy an Arctic ski holiday in Swedish Lapland. Skiing, dog sled tours and snow mobile safaris are snow activities on offer in the land of the midnight sun.

Apr 15, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Enjoy powder skiing and snowboarding in Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle in spring. There's the opportunity to ski Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain at 2104 m.

Apr 1, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Study the snow pack, mountain weather and forecast and then choose the ski resort. For many off-piste skiers, virgin or untracked powder snow is the coveted condition.

Mar 18, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Alternatives to fleece, long-johns and traditional thermal mid-layers. These outdoor garments are ideal for winter warmth or versatile as spring outerwear.

Mar 4, 2010 - Lisa Auer

In a bid to produce ever-more spectacular games are commercial considerations compromising safety in sport at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?

Feb 20, 2010 - Lisa Auer

High mountain skiing requires mountaineering techniques as well as off-piste skiing skills. Glacier hazards include crevasses, slipping on ice and serac falls.

Feb 1, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Rope, harness and specialized mountain hardware is needed for a rope rescue. Safe glacier travel and rescue techniques are the skills required for big-mountain skiing.

Jan 23, 2010 - Lisa Auer

When glacier skiing, carry rescue equipment and know how to use it. Building a z-pulley or rope rescue system to get someone out of a crevasse takes skill and practice.

Jan 16, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Modern backcountry bindings, ski touring bindings or AT bindings as they are alternately known are built to maximise uphill travel comfort and downhill ski performance.

Jan 8, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Backcountry skis, climbing skins, ski touring bindings, touring boots, ski crampons and telescopic poles as well as avalanche equipment make up a ski touring set.

Jan 2, 2010 - Lisa Auer

Ski touring or back country skiing is a fantastic way to escape the crowds, experience nature at its best and get fit at minimal environmental cost.

Dec 30, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Today's avalanche back packs, hiking packs, single and multi-day touring ruck sacks each have technical features to appeal to every winter sports enthusiast.

Dec 20, 2009 - Lisa Auer

For winter sports enthusiasts a ruck sack can provide warmth, back protection, a hydration system, storage of essentials while still allowing freedom of movement.

Dec 11, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Consider merino wool underwear, Soft Shell mid-layers and thin outer Gortex to create a clothing layering system for maximum comfort, performance and temperature control.

Dec 6, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Capturing digital images of skiers and snowboarders in the snow takes more than a big lens. Tips and tricks for winter sports photography from a published photographer.

Nov 26, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Snowboarders should not miss out on venturing into the back-country on account of their equipment. The best snow boarding set up will depend on the style of riding.

Nov 18, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Fredrik Ericsson plans to climb and ski the world's three highest mountains - Everest, K2 and Kanchenjunga. His preparation starts in the European Alps.

Nov 9, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Fredrik Ericsson is in the process of fulfilling his long-held dream, to ski the three highest mountains in the world - Kanchenjunga, K2 and Everest.

Oct 30, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Big name ski manufacturers including K2, Volkl and Salomon have a range of skis for ladies. Are there differences in skis for women or, is it just a marketing ploy?

Oct 23, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Fat skis, parabolic, rocker, twin tips . . . if the number of different models of skis on the market is daunting for buyers, the following article demystifies ski types.

Oct 15, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Chamonix is the most famous ski resort in the European Alps. One of the biggest attractions is the Aiguille du Midi. Given the popularity and crowds is Chamonix worth it?

Oct 1, 2009 - Lisa Auer

The International Olympic Committee won't allow international elite athletes to ski jump in the 2010 Vancouver Games because the IOC believes the women aren't ready.

Sep 24, 2009 - Lisa Auer

An interview with professional free-skier and former extreme skiing champion, Andrea Binning revealed her approach to staying fit and motivated in the face of injury.

Sep 9, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Andrea Binning shares the adventures of her skiing career which has included winning extreme skiing competitions, first ski descents and featuring in ski movies.

Sep 3, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Know how to travel safely on a glacier, perform avalanche search and rescue, carry sufficient equipment for wilderness first aid and shelter from the elements.

Aug 30, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Beginning and ending in Chamonix every August, this running race that covers 9400 meters of altitude tours Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland.

Aug 24, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Staying safe in the backcountry is best achieved through good route finding, recognition of unstable slopes and by avoiding avalanche terrain when danger is high.

Aug 18, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Although Chamonix is not well set up for budget travel, one can hike in the Aiguilles Rouges, join a game of pétanque or stroll the local markets without spending a cent.

Aug 12, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Climbing rocks, outdoor or artificial, can be a fun way to tone the body. Conditioning is not restricted to arm strength; bouldering involves almost every muscle group.

Aug 7, 2009 - Lisa Auer

For action-seeking holiday makers, wet weather activities should be calculated into vacation plans. Chamonix weather is changeable but it need not spoil a holiday.

Jul 25, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Guided ski adventures involving a week of off-piste skiing in France, Italy or Switzerland. Take the gamble out of resort skiing. Travel to the best snow.

Jul 14, 2009 - Lisa Auer

What mountain clothing should be worn on Mont Blanc? What should be carried in a Mont Blanc back pack? The answer to these questions could influence one's summit success.

Jul 2, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Alpine gear for a classic mountaineering route on Mont Blanc includes the hardware needed to climb the mountain and the safety equipment for back up if things go wrong.

Jul 2, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Hikers, wilderness backpackers, alpine climbers and multi sport athletes active in wet environments are susceptible to trench foot which can cause nerve damage.

Jun 26, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Summiting western Europe's highest mountain is a life-time dream held by would-be mountaineers across the globe. Every year thousands attempt to climb this 4,800 m peak.

Jun 18, 2009 - Lisa Auer

The biggest challenge of the Chamonix to Zermatt ski tour is likely a physical one; but it shouldn't be the burden of weight on the ski mountaineer's back.

Mar 30, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Once buried, a person is dependent on friends on the surface to get them out. Quick reactions by all when a casualty is first taken by a slide can help survival chances.

Mar 29, 2009 - Lisa Auer

With adequate equipment and training before a ski tour; there are steps to follow that can seriously reduce the chance of an avalanche incident turning into a tragedy.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lisa Auer

An understanding of avalanche terrain is one step towards hikers, climbers and ski tourers developing decision making skills for safe travel in the backcountry.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lisa Auer

A Transceiver Shovel and Probe are standard items that should be carried by hikers, ski tourers, any outdoor enthusiasts when traveling in winter in the backcountry.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lisa Auer

Next to the skin there's the option of wool, a natural fiber or, a synthetic such as Polypropylene recycled from soda bottles. The choice may be an environmental one.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lisa Auer