Winter Olympics '2010'

With the sprouting of a number of adventure game, all the year round, the winter sports like Alpine skiing, figure skating, ice-hockey and cross-country skiing has gained a distinct position in the world of sports. The winter Olympics games held after every four years is soon to knock the door of the winter sport lovers. The most recent Olympics flame at Turin in 2006 has hardly been forgotten by viewers that it has made its way to burn the winter weather this 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. The festival like sports will start from 12th February'09 to 28th February'09.

Winter Olympics Games has its history way back since 1924 and was held first in Chaminox, France. The event continues to fire the world in full spirit until 1940, when suddenly it was interrupted by the World War II. After a long break of 8 years, the game stood up to wave its flag.

It has been reported that the upcoming event will showcase the talented Indian Olympics lugist Shiva Keshavan (27 year-old). He has been into the Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan and now has developed a passion for participating in the competitive adventure sport organized in any corner of the world. He is now practicing out the winter sports in the North India of Himachal Pradesh, the ultimate home of winter sport in India.

Snow Park in India

A memorable freezing experience can be achieved with a visit to Snow parks in India. The happening place for individual of all age group, is a gamut of fun, packed with an array of amusement rides, snow-view pubs, snow-play area, skating ring and many more. The park, constructed on a sprawling acre of land, also features the artificial alpine huts and animals which completes the snowy atmosphere. Games like skiing, sledging, snow boarding, tubing and tobogganing are guided by the professional coaches assigned to train the entire group.

The temperature within the park are arranged in such a way that visitors can feel the decreasing temperature before being introduced in the snow-dome area (cryozone), which maintains a chilly temperature of -5 degree centigrade.
Visitors, in order to enjoy a comfy time, are provided a set of special suits; while some of the park administration also serve the hot soup during their move from one zone to another.

Popular Snow parks in India

Snow world
Address: Lower Tank Bund Road, Behind Indira Park, Hyderabad

Fun N Food village (indoor snow park)
Address: Gurgaon Border, Old Delhi Gurgaon Road, Kapashera, Delhi

Concorde Mist Valley
Address: Devaram Complex, Sarjapura Road, Bangalore

Aapnu Amdavad
Address: Shantipura village on the Ahmedabad-Sanand highway

Snow Park Enterprise
Address: Arangappan Street, West Mambalam, Chennai

Winter wings the cable-car ride in Kashmir.

Winter Spots in India bangs with snow-skiing, ice-skating, snow-boarding and with many adventure games. The winter wonderland beckons not only the adult beings, but lays down the some exciting path for kids and old members too. Kashmir India, is the mainland of winter sports and the Gulmarg located in this paradise is meant exclusively for enthusiast travelers. The high sloping adjoining zig-zag snowy-ways is the getaway to skiing. Winter sports are not an easy deal for all and your kids and old fellow-beings may be left with gazing the enchanting surrounding. But now, the place has caught the new adventure of the cable-car ride. Gondola cable car has been installed to provide a joyful ride from Gulmarg to Kongdoori, which is at 13,000 feet (3,930 meters).

The cable-car affixed in Kashmir winter spot has two sections of 2.5 Km each. The first section will follow an hilarious ride from 8000 feet to 10500 feet at Kongdori and the second section takes the travelers from 13500 feet to Apharwat onto the high snow-capped mountain. During the process, visitors can enjoy the eye-catching meadows at Kongdori and capture the various bird's eye view shots of the Gulmarg. Non-skiers can resume their return journey, whereas skiers can get set to explore the thick-snowy slopes from Apharwat down to Kongdori.

So, while you schedule a Gulmarg travel with your family, always plan a ride in cable-car. Let yourself and your family behold the fun of flying in between the sky and the land.

Winter Jeep Safari from Shimla to Manali

India is a getaway to several adventure sports which rolls on the several adventure individuals all round the year. The very fact lies in the seasonal change specifying the sporty lands and water sports. Himachal Pradesh with capital district Shimla and other major town such as Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba and Manali calls for the adventure of Jeep Safari during winter season. The thrill and excitement while traveling via Jeep is simple unexplainable. One who has a knack to grab the hot winter climate of Himachal Pradesh can opt this option and stand aside from the common way of spending the winter vacation.

After relishing the exotic hills in Shimla, get set to for an winter adventure. The narrow roads in the midst of the romantic hillock and connecting the beautiful town of Manali , is an excellent route to make an adventure Jeep Safari. On the way, travelers can collect the infinite scenes of tribal village- Kinnaur, nestled in 235 Km from the capital Shimla, in Himachal Pradesh. This tribal district also offers the enthusiast lovers, several area to enjoy the winter sports like exploring the snow-capped mountain ranges of Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar. While many individual kick of the winter season with trekking, ice-mountaineering and snow-skiing, some can play adventure with enclosing the valley of Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their tributaries.
Route map from Shimla to Manali:
Simla-Sarhan (176 km)-Sangla (94 km)- Pooh (152 km) - Tabo (70 km)- Kaza(70 km)- Manali (196 km)

Winter Trekking in Arunachal Pradesh

Popularly known as the land of rising Sun, Arunachal Pradesh nestled in the North-eastern part of India is among the best winter spot in the country. We have encased our winter sport skill in the great Himalaya, Leh, Ladak, Shimla and many breathing taking places. But one hinterland 'Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh' is yet left to be explored. It is the district headquarter of the lower Subansiri district and is located at an altitude ranging from 1688 meters to 2438 meters.

Arunachal Pradesh proudly holds this beautiful Apatani plateau where cool whether reigns the climate all throughout the year. During winter days the lofty hilly areas receives the white snowy showers and calls for winter adventure sports like winter-trekking and hiking. The best season to holds the adventure moment between October to February. The pine bamboo grove surrounding the area wrapped with the icy blanket and sightseers from all over the country hanker after to capture a glimpse of the natural scene.

Ziro is 150 Km away from the Itanagar and is also a popular spot for organizing a winter tent or camp. Government, in order to enhance the popularity of this winter destination in India has developed some well equipped places of stay for the visitors. The Inspection Bungalow and Government Circuit Houses controlled by the Reservation Authority Deputy Commissioner, serves the purpose of making a suitable stay.

Camping Adventure in Winter Spots.

Winter adventure sprinkles our heart and mind with thrilling activities, but have we ever thought of the unusual adverse situation that may knock our good time. Well, one possible problem may be concern the place of stay in the alien winter spots with no support of hotels or resorts. Do not feel helpless and click for camping option. Its great to stay outdoor in cool climate rather than to search for shelter indoor. Be it the snow-caped Himalayas , Uttranchal or Sikkim, winter camping pave the ideal adventurous way to luxuriate the blessed Nature of God.
Have a look of the applied winter camping tips and twist your chilling days.

• Carry correct winter camping supplies like skies, poles, bindings, snow shovel etc, which suits the changing condition of weather.
• The snow land are variable and may turn hard from soft all of a sudden. As such tent a bit lower, but never half the half the height of it.
• Do not dig your tent deep or you may face snow block at its entrance.
• Dig the tent down and position them at an angle 90 degree. This will secure your tent from the endless snow fall.
• Use snow filled stuff bags or ski-pole basket, which will provide a suitable anchor points. Skies and ski-poles are also profitable in supporting your temporary tent.
• In case, the climate calls for strong wind, dig the ski horizontally into the snow and protect it from breaking gusts.
• Be an apt one to built a strong camp so that you can move freely to any of yo ur trekking destinations
  
• Wrap yourself with layers of garments, usually made of nylon and wool. Say no-no to thin layering of cotton clothes.
• Have an appropriate sized pair of boots for winter camping and make sure that they are made of the protective absorbent coats.
• In addition to other basic necessities, do carry a sleeping bag or synthetic fiber insulation so that you can recline inside the camp.

Winter Adventure at Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

A very few hill station in India is as adventure as Kufri. This small hillock is situated 19 km from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. This highest point in the town remained obscured until Britisher discovered
Shimla. Other then the Himalayan National Park, the place boasts of some adventure winter sports. The ski slope in the Himachal was explored by local youths since the past two decade and now it has become a remarkable hub for winter sport-lovers.

Every year thousands of tourist visit the place in a flock and explore the oldest snow-skiing center. The spot gets crowded with ice-skaters, skiers and many enthusiast, specially during the days between November to February. The aura warms up in the month of January, when the domestic and foreign competitors assemble themselves for the National Snow Statue Competition.

Other than enjoying the thrilling ice-skating and snow-skiing, visitors can also showcase their ability in tobogganing, hiking and Pony/Yak riding. Viewing the popularity of the place the Himachal Pradesh government have strengthen its tourism sector with a number of elite resorts and quality hotels. So, go Kufri and spent a comfy holiday.

How to plan a winter vacation with adventure sports?

A hard core winter weather turns cushy with a vacation. Despite you warm yourself under the comfy blanket, its better to warm up the environment. Your mind map may design a lot but a systematic plan may drag your path to profit. Let not mess up with words; lets get set to the main theme- the plan. A winter vacation with winter adventure sports demands a pinch of time, a bundle of patience and an ample of knowledge about the place.

To work out the plan is more then to plan. A orderly wise plan provides a great moment with cheap expense. The following suggested steps will help you to schedule a wonderful adventure trip during the winter season.

Make a list of the winter adventure sports like snow-skiing snowmobiling, ice-football, ice-skating, ice-climbing.
Choose one from the many sport activities and understand its merits and demerits.
Collect adequate information about the sport, its availability and the desired quality.
Choose the perfect sport destination via conversation with friends and travel agents, searching on Internet and studying the world map.
Buy guidebooks expressing the climatic condition of your chosen area of interest. You can also read blogs and sites relating to winter sport in India and gather the reviews about the field of interest.
Look into the communication and transport facilities serving the desired destination.
One very important point lies in the health and safety corner of the area. Explore the recreation center of the place before you plan a visit.
Carry necessary documents, field guide, contact of the tour operators and above all the sporting equipments.
In addition to packing your basic necessities, weigh your luggage with a first-aid kit.

Winter Sports in Uttarakhand

Winter sports demands enthusiast sport-lovers and so do the adventure spots. India is blessed with a number of thrilling areas which offers some great adventure tour to snow-clad mountains and high peaks. If adventure is your cup of tea than do make a sharp turn towards Uttarakhand, the evermore beauty of India.

Uttarakhand is is sprinkled with complicated roadways, hugging the Garhwal to the western region of and Kumaon to its eastern side. The rugged terrain provides the stunning opportunity to prove your skill in mountaineering in Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Nanda Devi Kamet, Pindari, Sahastrataal, Milam, Kafni, Khatling and Gaumukh mountains. Trekkers and snow-skiers can explore the thrilling spot at Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Munsyari and Mundali.

Adventure activities on this areas requires an acute attention towards certain points like-
The snow covered slopes are at great altitude and calls for enthusiast who are strong at heart and good in health.
The high mountains and peaks are restricted for novices. Participants should be skillful in mountaineering, trekking and ice-skating.
Avoid swooshing down from snow-slopes and use the technique of gliding.
Wrap yourself with necessary clothes and do carry all equipment during any of the process.
Be sure take you are apt in handling and balancing unparallel situation.

Players roar with Ice-Football this winter

The enthusiasm to play on plain dry field is as common as having the daily bread and butter. A unique score lies playing with adventure and breath taking situation. Peep into the the world of winter sports and you are sure to grab at least one of the many. Like all the snowy sports like ice-sakting, snow-skiing its time to get hot with playing football on the icy grounds. But before we take the game into account lets notice some worthy facts:
The rule of thumb lies in strong determination, ability and intelligence of an individual.
Balance in handling sticks, checking, shooting and passing is the requisite skills.
Ice hockey requires the a skillful skating with forwards, backwards and lateral movements. Quick decision with necessary steps and hand-eye coordination outcome a fruitful result.
Player must be tricky enough while handling the opponent and the football. While you skate to the opponent, try to take back the puck with a body check.
Activities happens in a second so have good co-ordination with your team members.
While you are set for the game, keep your feet shoulder width apart and toes facing out.
Position yourself as slightly bent with the weight on the balls of your feet and your head up.
Follow the procedure of stride i.e dig or skate blade into the ice and push out to the side with the back leg extending through the push from the ankle to the tip of the blade.
At times apply the steps of recovery; wherein the back leg is brought back to its original position along side the front leg ready to take the next stride
To generate a quick speed, use the process of Strides and recovery simultaneously.
Exercise regularly for a strong leg as your leg carries the whole physical attributes that defines you as a challenging skater.
One most important thing is the hard work and practice which makes a every hard job easy and achieving.

Gulmarg Global Derby, 2009

Gulmarg dazzles with the arrival of March 2009. The dawn is set to stage the international events which are going to rock Jammu and Kashmir. As per the gleaned information, this winter adventure sport carnival will kick the town with a four-day international snow-skiing championship at the world-famous resort from March 1 followed by three-day national ice-rafting from March 6.

The week long winter sport carnival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir. Sources confirmed that rafting events will highlight an approximate number of 30 foreign and 25 local skiers, all skiing down from 13, 000 ft. high Apharwat range to Gulmarg. Participants from all over the India and abroad including Australia, New Zealand and England will also represents other international events like Alpine run super slalom and cross country ski.
Organiser of this master event- ESSAR group and the tourism department is leaving no stone unturned to facilitate the region with flights to Ladakh region from Jammu and other major cities of India.
In the coming days similar event would be held at Patnipot in Jammu, so friends lets stop gazing stars in the sky; lets move on and hold a few.

Kids adventure glitters this Winter

Think! when you come across the world of adventure your eyes gets wide automatically and surprisingly your lips utter a word ' woh'. Today enthusiast adventure lovers has broken the edge of age and now children are the new players. The worth watching winter sports has turned worth trying. Where the children gets busy with snow ball fight and ice-hockey game, the adult groups lingers for an ideal trekking and snow-skiing spot.
Zipping down the icy hills gets hilarious with both mama, papa and their kids. The heart-beats gets faster and yet the atmosphere jig out with giggling conversation of the family members. The winter adventure sports with children gets fruitful with following the cited safety tips :

Dress your children with a layer of warm clothes.
Use a neck warmer rather then a scarf.
Cover their hat with halmet/ hat.
Children below 6 years should replace hockey halmets with normal hats.
Choose a low hill-top to practice the adventure.
Avoid spots nearby to lakes and rivers.
Keep a close eyes at your kids and keep them up on the crowd sides.
Check if the routes are properly carpeted with snow and no barriers are in between.
Teach your children slide down the middle of the hill, climb up the side and watch up the hill.
Check if your child is physically fit and comfortable with the game.
While you set out for the trip make sure that your luggage is loaded with medical kit, food stuffs and drinking water .

A hot winter adventure with Ice- Climbing.

Who don't desires to enjoy the melting ice, the snowballs in the snow way? One very thrilling, yet adventure winter sport comes with Ice climbing, a bit similar to what we had a talk about rock climbing in our blog. The task involves a challenging journey on the hard core snowy spots.

Know-how
Take the climbing venture with your three three limbs and one hand plying the ice-axe. The ice are hard and rough as rocks in the mountain and as such keep a strong hold on yourself and the equipments you are handling. No holds and anchors are accessible in the icy mountains and the climber themselves have to position them with pistons or screw. On thin ice, cat climbing is preferred with clawing up the ice walls and ice edges.

Adventure peaks
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Garhwal, Sikkim and Kumaon

Tip-Top Tips
Take all the essentials of ice climbing like sticky-soled boots, ropes, single axe, one pick axe and one hammer model.
Wear a strong, light and comfortable Helmet.
Carry a headlamp, spare bulbs and extra batteries for more darker zones.
Pack a light, handles double ropes designed with icy cords for the purpose of belaying and rappelling in the ice.
In the early morning, the freezy ice are cold and brittle so climbing on those hours requires a cautious practice.
Ice grades are subtle and indistinct and as such climbers need to collect accurate information about the spot the are set to undergo.
Have a fitness certificate before you proceed for this breath-taking activity.
The climbs often involve long accessibility and halts at high altitudes so wrap yourself with comfy woolen garments.
Get going with other adventure sports like skiing, running, hiking, and cycling, specially on hilly areas and prepare yourself for ice climbing.

Plan a pleasure with Snowmobiling

Skim across the frozen water and feel like a sail through the cushy clouds at the sky. Its none other than the wonderful 'Snowmobiling' , a race worthy enough to take part during the days of winter.

Know-how:
Snowmobiling calls for a ride in snow mobile, a vehicle which moves over the snowy grounds and is impelled by a continuous track or tracks at the rear and guided by skies at the front. Snow mobiles are easy to drive and sharp enough to take you across the hillsides preventing you from sliding down slope. This slim and stylish vehicle can take you into the remote snow filled areas,which is other wise impossible by any normal automobile or motorcycle.

Tip-Top Tips for Amateurs:
Practice a good drive in roads and carry a permit to drive a snow mobile.

Have a precise control over Snowmobiles and make repeated attempt to move it over the snow balls.

Dress yourself with warm clothes, a helmet, goggles and avoid keeping loose piece of clothes which may be caught up in the vehicle.

Carry a First Aid kit and give a practical study to the different parts of the vehicle like the emergency off buttons,rear view mirror etc.

Take an experienced guide with you and avoid night ride.
Ride in low speed and be around your local limit.

Be a skilled snowmobiler with basic ways of turning,driving,reversing and stopping properly.

Carrying a map is the most important things to remember. Check the local area before going there and fill your dairy with a few address of the local amenities and some place of stay.

Before planning a ride its important to note the weather forecast of the particular area you are spotted to.

For a better guide,its apt to proceed for a course in snowmobile organizations and study the vacation guides of varying price.

So friends, lets have a safe ride in snow and squeeze our cold days.

A winter wonder with snowballs

When the evergreen nature wrap up itself into the snowy blanket, people all around covers themselves with wintry clothes. The cold weather then warms up with a number of sports and sprays its magic every now and then. The most common games are skating, snow-boarding,ice hockey, sledging and above all snow ball fight. Of all the mentioned adventure games, the most simple and interesting activity lies in Snow-ball fight suitable for both teens and elderly group of people.

Know-how:
Snowball fight is not restricted to any rules or regulation. One can enjoy to the fullest with a small group of people or a chain of members throwing freezy balls at each other. The game calls for atleast two members and can add more fun with more number of people. The basic funda lies in making two or more groups with each team comprising equal number of participants. The main idea is to hit the opponents with the snowballs and to conquer the enemies.

Fun Time:
Practicing snow ball fight is a great fun reliable to enjoy in almost any areas clogged with snows and peoples. One very important point lies in proper dressing and discipline while playing. Many Bollywood movies and various entertaining scenes have adorned the game and is still wondering around it. Its high time to tour a place of snow and store some of your good time.