There are many aspects to trying out a new sport:.On one hand there's the physical and mental conditioning required to excel and truly master the sport, on the other hand lies the even more challenging "what do I need to know so I don't to make a complete fool out of myself the first time out?"
Here are a few tips to help anyone thinking about experiencing the brand new Olympic cross country facility in the Callaghan Valley. Note: This isn't the brochure information, as that is all (surprise) available in their brochure and on their website whistlerolympicpark.com.
There you'll find out about things like rentals, hours, maps, night skiing, doggie tracks and so on. Nope, here you'll read things like: weekends are busier than weekdays and don't wear ski gloves.
Which brings us to the first tip: what to wear (aka: function before fashion). Your first task will be to fight the overwhelming urge to over dress. However, five minutes in, you'll realize all you need is a good shirt, a shell jacket and you're set. Ski gloves are far too warm, bike gloves are plenty, and if it's clear and sunny, bring sunglasses - the beauty is blinding.When you rent you'll have two choices: traditional or skate ski.
Traditional is a great way to introduce yourself to the sport and facility. Not much thinking - if you can walk, you're set. Just click in and enjoy the scenery. Skate skis call for much more technique and physical fitness with greater rewards of speed.
And many will be overjoyed to find out that in either choice the boots are like luxury slippers compared to downhill boots.As for rules of the trail: the first and by far most important rule in cross country skiing (not to mention life in general) is relax - we're all out here for a good time. Secondly, read the first rule.Now, first timers may feel intimidated when a more experienced user comes up from behind. Don't be nervous and fall trying to get out of the track. If anyone is going that fast, they can easily negotiate around, so let them step out of the track to pass you.
Besides that, etiquette of the trail is similar to that of the road. Stay right. Follow the signs. If you have to stop, pull over to the side. Don't litter. That's about it. See how easy it is?
Plus, it's one of the few activities that can be enjoyed for all ages. In fact, they even have a chariot to rent so you can bring the wee one. Oh, and to make you feel at home there's a 99.9 per cent chance you'll see someone from 樱桃视频while you're up there.So there you have it. Now go out there and enjoy your backyard.
