For those looking to combine your ski vacation with more adventurous activities, here are some alternative snow sports to try.
Mushing
Mushing is a Nordic means of transport Where dogs pull a sled on skis and travel quickly across the snow. This sport combines loyalty and companionship with the animals, and speed and adrenaline in the snow. A perfect pairing.
Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles have the advantage of not needing roads or paths to glide, as they can operate on any snowy or icy surface. They allow you to perform a multitude of maneuvers, go at high speed and allow great acceleration.That's why you need people who are physically fit enough to withstand the force of the motorcycle. A different way to feel the adrenaline rush while enjoying the snow.
Backcountry skiing
We could say that it is a modality between skiing and mountaineeringTo practice this sport, skiers must ascend the mountain on skis and binding boots. The journey can be long or short, a hike, a descent from a peak, or an ascent of a mountainside.
Heli-skiing
Heli-skiing is a distinct form of skiing from traditional skiing, as it is practiced in areas of virgin snow. Helicopters are responsible for transporting skiers to the top of the hills. Heli-skiing requires heavier and wider skis than normal. Most of the time, you have to practice it with a professional who knows the area and can guide you, as it's an extreme sport with a high level of risk. This option allows snow lovers to ski in uncrowded areas with wide slopes at their disposal.
Speedriding
This sport combines speed, flight and skiing. Although it may seem impossible, this is a sport somewhere between paragliding and traditional skiing, where you experience the sensation of flying. Speedriding allows you to experience an extreme experience between the snow and the sky, moving along normally inaccessible slopes. To practice it, it is essential to have a good level of skiing and specialized equipment, which includes a smaller canopy than paragliding. With this practice, the athlete can descend the slopes at breakneck speeds, cave, fly, and float gently. A beautiful practice, but very risky.
