When the winter gods bestow white blankets of snow on the mountains, snow sport enthusiasts brave the elements, flock to the slopes and surrender their bodies to the forces of gravity. Snow sport inventors constantly seek new ways to enhance the winter sport experience. Some inventions extend the winter season, while others offer new ways to enjoy the mountains.
Snow sleds can turn a winter wonderland into an adventurous thrill ride. Snow sleds come in several different styles, from classic wooden sleds on runners to modern sleds made from high-grade plastic and nylon. Slide your way i...
Street luge is not for the queasy -- nor is it for anyone who refuses to wear a helmet. This high-speed sport is the road version of the traditional luge that races over snow. Street lugers do best when outfitted in full protec...
The ESPN Winter X Games feature competition in action sports in January or February each year. Nearly 100,000 spectators attend the events, which are held outdoors and offer free admission. The Winter X games run for four days,...
Disabled or impaired individuals use adaptive equipment to allow them to function both in society and at home. Equipment can vary from small writing tools to large motorized vehicles. The amount of adaptable equipment available...
While snow skiers have flocked to the mountains of western North Carolina since the early 1960s, non-skiers or those who want additional adventure often find that snow tubing offers slip-sliding fun. You don't need lessons to s...
A snow ramp, also known as a kicker, is a wedge-shaped jump used in snow sports to boost riders into the air. The only material needed to build a snow ramp is snow, which means that you can build one virtually anywhere on the s...
The difference between a regular sled and a toboggan is that toboggans lack the rails that guide the sleds on the snow, and usually have flat bottoms. This allows for a faster movement on the snow, and is also a less expensive ...
