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Tour de France Climbs: Riding Alpe d’Huez and the Galibier as an Amateur
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Tour de France Climbs: Riding Alpe d’Huez and the Galibier as an Amateur

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 07/06/2026

Can an amateur ride Alpe d’Huez and Galibier? Can a recreational cyclist ride two of the Tour de France’s hardest Alpine climbs without racing,…

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7 First Alpine Summits Near Mont Blanc for Fit Hikers
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7 First Alpine Summits Near Mont Blanc for Fit Hikers

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 06/16/2026

A cable car can leave you less than 700 vertical metres below a 4,164-metre summit. That sounds like a hike, but Breithorn still crosses…

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First 100 km Ride: Build Endurance Without Burning Out
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First 100 km Ride: Build Endurance Without Burning Out

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 05/13/2026

Can you finish a 100 km sportive if your longest ride so far is only 45 or 50 km? Yes, but only if you…

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Six-Week Leg Training Plan for a Ski Week
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Six-Week Leg Training Plan for a Ski Week

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 03/13/2026

Are your legs ready to handle several days of skiing without turning every afternoon into a survival exercise? A six-week plan can improve the…

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Cross-Country Skiing in Norway: 6 Beginner Myths to Ignore
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Cross-Country Skiing in Norway: 6 Beginner Myths to Ignore

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 02/24/2026

Is cross-country skiing in Norway hard for beginners? My verdict: no, if you choose classic skiing on a groomed, mostly flat trail. The first…

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7 First-Timer Adult Ski Lesson Myths That Waste Your Week
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7 First-Timer Adult Ski Lesson Myths That Waste Your Week

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 01/13/2026

Most adults do not spend a week in the Alps learning to ski. They spend two days falling, two days panicking, and one day…

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Essential Must-Have Alpine Gear for High Peaks Climbing Safety
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Essential Must-Have Alpine Gear for High Peaks Climbing Safety

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 12/12/2025
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Discover essential must-have alpine gear for high peaks including lightweight boots, crampons, ice axes, and layering systems for safe mountaineering.

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Snowboarders vs. Skiers — How Terrain Affects Your Ride
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Snowboarders vs. Skiers — How Terrain Affects Your Ride

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 10/14/2025
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Snowboarders and skiers aren’t playing the same game. Same mountain? Sure. Same rules? Not even close. The way each one moves, carves, and handles…

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The Best Skiing Mobile Games
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The Best Skiing Mobile Games

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 02/09/2025
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Skiing is one of the best thrills you can d in the world. Some people orientate and dedicate all their holidays to time on…

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Skijöring: How To Combine Horse Racing & Skiing
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Skijöring: How To Combine Horse Racing & Skiing

  • By Federico Gaines
  • 01/28/2025
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Over the years, many sports advanced to a new form where they include similar elements from popular sports only uniquely designed to make them…

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