Skiing

"There are 206 bones in the human body. No need for dismay, however. The two bones in the middle ear have never been broken while skiing" - from the Skiing Dictionary.

Going skiing? Here is a list of Web sites that will provide you with up-to-date ski conditions (alpine and cross-country), local weather conditions, lodging and restaurants, links to ski resorts (including fees and rental rates) and much more.

Skiing History-
www.skiinghistory.org
This Web site is dedicated to the sport's heritage. It was created by the International Skiing History Association. The site also provides a selection of beautiful black and white images of the ski and snow country in the Western States by the outdoor photographer, Ray Atkeson (www.skiinghistory.org/Kruck1.html).

New England Skiing Planner
www.newenglandtravelplanner.com/outdoors/ski/
A list and links to all the New England ski resorts.

Ski Maine
www.skimaine.com
Conditions, ski areas, map, events, and links.

The Official Ski Site of the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development.
www.skinh.com
This links to the Ski New Hampshire site. The Ski NH site provides both cross-country and alpine comprehensive ski reports, weather forecasts and lodging information.

The Maine Office of Tourism Official Web Site
www.maineattraction.com
This site changes according to the season.

Ski Vermont - Official Web Site.
www.skivermont.com
Snow reports, weather, live photos (cam shots), travel planning, lodging, resort packages, upcoming events, Vermont map with resort locations.

The Weather Underground's Ski Site.
www.wunderground.com/ski
This site is part of an excellent site providing local, national, and international weather forecasts. It provides comprehensive ski reports and links to ski resort home pages and trail maps for every state and all Canadian provinces.

XC Skiing Information Center.
www.xcski.org
This site is hosted by the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Cross country ski recreation and vacations. Hundreds of U.S. and Canadian cross country ski areas, nordic centers, and xc trails; snow reports; equipment; getting started; links to x-country magazines and web sites.

Ski Central.
www.skicentral.com
A very good commercial site. Worldwide resorts, travel companies, trip planning, ski vacation packages, gear, lodging, and snow reports.

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