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Greetings from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! As the new Sub Channel Steward for Winter Sports, I am committed to improving the ski and snowboard articles on Helium. Why am I qualified to do this? Read on!

I am the owner of Mountain Sport Pilates and Fitness, + more bio information

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A science fiction mystery: 1 of 37
Breckenridge Back in Time Suspects: Mrs. Gelgrib William Amanda Mr. Ford The Harris's Jennifer's Story It all began in the summer of 2004. After earning my degree in hotel management, I sent my resume to various hotels at Colorado ski resorts. Why Colorado? As a hopeless snowboard addict, I dreamed of waking u... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Comparing weight training to cardio: 1 of 21
Ellie Elliptical rushes into the gym and proceeds to the scale. Gasp! Bad news! She races to the cardio room, hoards her favorite elliptical, and throws her towel over the screen, lest someone see how long she's been hogging the machine. Ellie sets the machine on the lowest resistance, so that she can move as quickly as possi... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How probiotics help intestinal health: 2 of 35
According to both the Food and Agriculture and the World Health Organization, probiotics are "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host." Indeed, even the word "probiotics," which means "for life" can make us highly optimistic about its potential benefits. Probiotics:... More..
Travel > Mexico The top historical sights to see in Cancun, Mexico: 1 of 9
Most people are aware of Cancun's reputation as a spectacular beach resort. However, if you are looking for a beach vacation with an education, Cancun offers the perfect opportunity to soak up some knowledge while soaking up some sun. Cancun is located in the Mayan Peninsula. Once upon a time, this region was home to the grea... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional advanatages of blueberries: 1 of 7
The year is 1615. An explorer by the name of Samuel de Champlain arrives at Lake Huron. He notices the Native American population harvesting wild blueberries. They are beaten to a pulp, and combined with cornmeal, honey and water. This pudding is called "sautauthig." Fast forward to the year 1804, and the explorers known ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing The most scenic ski resorts in Vermont: 1 of 6
Sometimes, in our haste to find the most challenging ski resort, we neglect one of the most incredible aspects of our sport. While no one would deny that skiing appeals to thrill seekers, it is also a way to bring us into harmony with nature. Unfortunately, the over development of certain ski areas can sometimes promote disso... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics How to do a perfect crunch: 2 of 11
So popular is the crunch, that it even has a national fitness studio bearing its name. Every day, millions of people rush to the gym, with hopes of flattening their bellies or "losing inches," around their "stomach." Some perform hundreds of crunches on daily. Sadly, they rarely reach their goals. After months of practice, th... More..
Travel > United States Warm weather outdoor activities, Aspen, Colorado: 4 of 20
As warmer weather arrives in Aspen, the fashion show of Bogner one-piece ski suits becomes conspicuous by its absence. The only fur coats you might see are the ones that belong to its original owners. Look carefully! There's a red fox hiding amongst the golden aspens. Ah, the glories of Aspen in the summer time. There's m... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Cool winter workouts: 2 of 10
For every workout plan, there is a season. So when the weather outside is frightful, who cares? Winter workouts can be delightful! In fact, studies have shown that outdoor winter workouts may be the perfect cure for seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD. Experts believe that this condition is caused by lack of s... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The Body Core: Stengthening: 1 of 5
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Everything old is new again?" This saying definitely applies to core exercise. While most of us might believe that core strengthening is a new fitness trend, the concept has been around for a long time. In fact, by reading about the history of core exercise, you will get a clear picture of the... More..