This point-of-view footage from NBC Sports offers an exhilarating, terrifying glimpse into what it's like to be an Olympic downhill skier.
What it's like to ski an Olympic downhill course
Using paragliding motors to go up a ski hill
Ski lifts are shut down in the pandemic, so a bunch of skiers in France found an interesting route-around—they used paragliding motors to propel themselves up the hills. Looks very fun, though you wouldn't want to collide with the person in front of you. (via Designboom) READ THE REST
Ski resort uses helicopter to bring in more snow
Over the weekend, the Luchon-Superbagnères ski resort in the French Pyrenees used a helicopter to bring in fresh snow to the slopes from higher elevations. The chopper dumped 50 tonnes of snow on the beginner and ski school slopes. From The Guardian: Hervé Pounau, the director of the local department council, said the cost of… READ THE REST
Skier did a backflip over Tahoe highway
Watch as pro skier Josh Daiek of South Lake Tahoe backflips over a Highway 50 road gap! SF Chronicle: Daiek, known for his fearlessness in the mountains, launched himself from the edge of a 90-foot cliff above the roadway near Echo Summit, threw a backflip while clearing westbound semitrucks on the pavement below, then landed… READ THE REST
Save over $160 off a small projector which packs a big punch
Let's be honest. Few things are as eye-catching as watching an image projected on a wide screen. A good projector can liven up a backyard party, make movie night more fun, or even act as a great television replacement. Additionally, projectors can transform a dull, blank wall into a work of art. The only unfortunate thing about a… READ THE REST
Save 20% this 4th of July on a roto-molder cooler for your outdoor activities
Plan on spending the day outside? Whether you're at the pool, beach, lakefront, camping, or in your backyard, you'll need a reliable cooler to keep your water and other essential beverages nice and cold. However, not just any cooler will do. You need something durable, heavy-duty, and insulated to ensure everything from water and beer to… READ THE REST
PDFs will never trip you up with app, on sale for under $100 this July 4th
Back in the day, you only needed a handwritten signature and a printer or fax machine to pass along important documents. But with the advent of the internet, more and more communications have occurred online, and you've likely dealt with PDFs since then. The thing is, there seems to be no easy-to-use or affordable PDF software on the market, but… READ THE REST
