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BackCountry – Skiing, SnowBoarding, Living!!

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What Is Snow Catskiing?

Backcountry skiers near Golden, British Columbia travel high into the Rocky Mountains in the warm comfort of snowcats. Traveling in groups of 12, lead by two qualified guides, skiers and snowboarders are carried to elevations of almost 10,000 ft., to ski and ride on a glacier or down great alpine bowls. The views across North America’s continental divide are spectacular. Soft powder snow and fresh tracks is the expected norm, every run, every day. The small group of 14 skiers and riders make a small mark on the vast landscape.

Intermediate and expert skiers wanting a very special powder snow holiday experience generally have three options: backcountry touring, snowcat skiing and heliskiing.

Backcountry touring is slow-paced and as relaxed as your want to make it. It usually requires quite a bit of time, a high level of physical fitness, considerable experience and specialized clothing and equipment.

Snow catskiing is adapted to short holidays and many operators offer 3-day and 4-day full-service tour packages. Snowcat skiing is not normally weather-dependent and there is no “down-time”. Every day is a good ski day. Good physical condition always makes a tour more enjoyable, but there is none of the climbing and walking of backcountry touring. Snowcat skiing provides a relaxed vacation that requires no prior experience or special equipment.

Heli-skiing is the “Cadillac” option for backcountry skiing. It is also the most expensive, being about twice the cost of snowcat skiing. It is also weather-dependent. To allow for “down-days”, tours tend to be a few days longer than cat skiing tours. Heli-operators usually offer a guaranteed minimum amount of skiing. Significant additional cost can result if guests exceed the minimum, which often occurs with good weather.

Efficient operation of helicopters is an economic necessity for operators and helicopters are usually shared among groups. This can result in a pace of skiing influenced by factors other than the individual needs of each group. Unless guests pay for a dedicated helicopter, there is little opportunity to “sit out” a run. Typically, skiing groups can be as small as 4 and as large as 12, depending on the type of helicopter used.

Snowcat skiers enjoy a dedicated cat that moves according to the needs and ability of the group. Snowcat rides are warm, quiet, relaxed and very sociable. They give guests an opportunity to converse with their companions, to rest for the next run, and to adjust clothing. Guests wanting a longer rest can sit out a run and visit with the cat driver on the ride back down the mountain. Lunch is grazed on over the course of the day. Guests can leave extra clothing in the cat and adjust what they wear each run. If a guest wishes to quit early for the day, a staff member will take them back to the lodge on a snowmobile.

heli skiing operators use vast tenures covering many hundreds of sq. kms. This permits great access to “good” alpine snow under a variety of conditions. Snowcat operators use much less terrain. However, in Western Canada there are a number of snowcat operators that have tenures as large as 130 sq. km. These operators make effective use of the land and have more than enough area to provide consistently good skiing and “fresh tracks”.

A number of operators have remote backcountry lodges. These offer a unique wilderness experience. Guests ride to the lodges in helicopters, by snowmobile or in snowcats. Lodges are very comfortable and typically offer double-occupancy bedrooms with private bathrooms, excellent cuisine, a games room, a well stocked bar, hot tubs and massage facilities. The first run of the day is nearby and guests often ski to the lodge door at the end of the day.

Remote lodges help guests relax and enjoy their vacation. Guests are isolated from telephones, TV and the bustle of civilization. Soaking in a hot tub, with refreshment in hand, guests watch the drifting snow or the last rays of sunlight leave the surrounding peaks. It’s a relaxing way to cap a full day of powder skiing. The problem of the day becomes whether to have a massage before or after the hot tub (or perhaps to do the hot tub twice). Lodge life is very informal and there are no decisions about what to wear to dinner. You only brought one pair of sweatpants!

Most snowcat operators cater to 12, 24 or 36 clients, who ski from independent snowcats. Skiing tenures are sufficiently large that groups often won’t see one another in the course of the skiing day, even at a distance. Each group determines its own pace. While keeping their group together, guides are expert at finding “lines” to challenge more competent skiers/riders while leading others on a more “mellow” path. Guides set the bounds on every run leaving guests ample opportunity to find “fresh tracks”. Safety is always the first priority.

Some guests organize their own group of 12 skiers, so they are ensured a compatible skiing group of people they know. Many operators offer group organizers a significant discount for their efforts. However, most clients arrive singly, or in pairs and operators work hard to find compatible skiing groups for everyone. New friends are made very quickly.

Most cat skiing operators recommend their clients be at least “strong intermediates”. However, depending on the nature of their terrain, some operators can accommodate less experienced intermediate skiers who are in good physical condition. Potential clients should discuss concerns with operators.

Backcountry skiing usually offers consistently soft powder snow. Sometimes, areas of “wind crust” or “sun crust” will develop, but guides try to avoid these and quickly find better snow. There is no tracked and “lumpy” snow to contend with, and “moguls” are unheard of. The short, fat “powder skis” rented by operators are forgiving and easy to turn. People having little “off-piste” experience find they learn very quickly. Again, fitness is a great asset.

“Tree skiing” is a fixture of all backcountry skiing. When the weather is stormy, snowcat skiers and boarders just head for the trees, where the protected snow is softest and deepest and the visibility is best. Skiers with little experience “in the trees” find that the consistent snow and the powder skis not only allow them to “do it”, but that it’s great fun. Many cat skiers prefer tree skiing to the open alpine slopes.

Snowcat skiers in North America tend to ski between mid-January and the end of March. However, excellent skiing and reduced rates can often be found in December and in April (when longer spring days can mean more skiing). While a few cat operators offer day-trips, most provide multi-day full-service packages. These require a booking at least a year in advance, although shoulder-season tours can be booked on much shorter notice. Cancellations also accommodate short-notice bookings, sometimes at a reduced rate.

The amount of skiing done in a day depends on the group. Typically, 9 to 15 runs will be skied for a “total vertical” between 9,000ft. and 16,000 ft. Individual runs vary in vertical drop between about 800 ft and 2000ft. Long cat rides are usually broken up into a number of short “hops” that provide short rests between runs but keep guests active. The lack of any skiing “minimums” allows guides to focus on the needs of their group and on finding the best skiing. There is no need to “rack up the vertical”.


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Backcountry Skiing

Skiing in unpatrolled and untracked powder snow is what backcountry skiing all about. Nothing beats gliding down the slopes of virgin snow and challenging yourself amidst an unmarked skiing location. Backcountry skiing that goes beyond the boundaries of secured skiing gives the much needed thrill and enchantment. Many skiers like experiencing the wild freshly fallen powder snow in the quest for some real adventure. Backcountry terrain gives you the crude flavor of solitude and freedom and thus fascinates skiers irrespective of whether they are amateurs or pros. The Earthy and natural settings of a backcountry ski does tempt you to tread the ungroomed paths of angelic virgin snow.

If you have planned a backcountry skiing trip on the weekend you are ought to be well prepared for everything that is essential for the same. First of all, you are required to pick a destination for your incredibly adventurous backcountry skiing trip. Research for the weather, it plays an important role in making or breaking your trip’s adventure quotient. Get yourself a detailed and marked map of the ski location. Going in a big group is better than going individually; it gives a lot of room for support and aid in times of need. Get yourself some significant first-hand knowledge from proficiently assembled guidebooks that have the A-Z factors related to backcountry skiing.

The major reason why most skiers choose to backcountry ski is in order to be able to earn their own turns when it comes to hiking or skinning a ski mountain. Ski accessories are to be in accordance to the type of skiing you plan to implement. Telemarking and Randonee are the two types of backcountry skiing. Apart from using different boots, bindings and skiing methodologies they have a common accessory when it comes to backcountry skiing which are alpine skis. Avalanche risks mustn’t be ignored since you are solely responsible for your safety and are under the supervision of no one. Thus the backcountry skiers must essentially be equipped with all the necessary backcountry ski gear.

Also, fitness is the other major factor when it comes to secure backcountry skiing. Thus, if you do not qualify to be fit enough you might want to hire a ski guide or rather do the necessary physical grooming to be ready to ski risky slopes. Apart from the other equipments make sure you carry with you an avalanche beacon, shovel, a probe and if possible a trained backcountry skiing partner. Get some prudent tips and suggestions from people who have done it more than once and who know what to watch out for and how to make the most of the skiing trip. On the whole, have the time of your life with this explicable adventure.

 

 

 

So now that you are pumped to hit the slopes make sure you have the best and coolest GEAR!!

BackCountry.com and DogFunk.com have everything you need. Not only do they have brand name coats and snowsuits, skis, snowboards but they also have safety gear and many other outdoor activity gear such as hiking and climbing!

 

Check out some of this gear!!

Dynastar Legend 94 Ski Price $699.95

Why plunk down for a bloated quiver when you can slay it all on the Dynastar Legend 94 Ski? The Legend 94 combines a stable 94mm platform, a rockered tip, and vertical sidewalls to create the ultimate all-mountain ripping machine.

The wood core 3D construction makes for a lighter, versatile, and stable ski that powers you through tight tree-lines and wide open powder bowls
Sandwich sidewalls provide durability, grip, and balance on hardpack and dicey terrain
Long, gradual-rise All Snow rocker enables you to float in powder and bust through crud, and it’s is easy to maneuver in steep, technical terrain

Dynastar Legend 94 Ski
Bottom Line: Everywhere. Anytime.

 

 

 

Volkl Bridge Alpine Ski Price $599.00

Like a span of highway connecting two distant, dueling lands, the Volkl Bridge Alpine Ski effortlessly spans the gap between your upper-mountain freestyle cravings and you park and pipe roots. Designed with a mellow rocker in the tip and tail and an agile yet stable 95mm underfoot, a this mid-fat wonderstick can slay the steeps, play in the park, burn the groomers, then rally back to the tram for another shot at glory.

Full wood core gives the Bridge all-mountain stability underfoot and forgiving tip and tail flex
A mellow rocker profile sets this plank afloat when you head into the depths of powderland and makes for great maneuverability in the trees
Torsion box construction provides added durability and liveliness, and the vertical sidewalls increase edge-grip tenacity
Twin-tip shape allows for easy tracking when charging forwards and fun switch riding as well
Carbon reinforcement between the core and base evens out your ride and improves durability

 

 

Bottom Line: From the tram deck to the the boundary gates, one ski to rule them all.

 

 

 

Line Blend Ski Price $599.95

Line designed the Blend to be a true all-mountain, all conditions weapon. The 100mm waist and generous sidecut rips groomers, kickers, and the pipe with a ton of control, but stil gives you plenty of float in the deep stuff. Line gave the Blend early rise tip and tail technology and softened the flex for a more playful, freestyle feel.

 

 

Bottom Line: Free-blend.

 

 

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Wayfair – Company Profile

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We at AngelWings Marketing would like to welcome our new merchant Wayfair!!

Their company logo stating “a zillion things home” is bang-on! We did some browsing through their website and they have EVERYTHING!!

They have Furniture, Kitchen and Dining, Pets, Health and Mobility, Bed and Bath, and Patio and Garden. If that wasn’t enough they also cover Luggage, Home improvement and much MUCH more!!

We have done a short company profile and picked a couple of products to show the excellent selection they have. All the products also just happen to be on sale!! So enjoy your holidays shopping with Wayfair!!

Our Mission at Wayfair:

To make Wayfair your favorite place online to buy anything for your home.

Culture

A visit to Wayfair’s office will show that we function in a very team-oriented environment. Employees have ample opportunity to participate in activities outside of the office. Whether it’s for a charitable cause or just a night out to dinner, Wayfair employees know the balance between work and play.
Our Core Values

We Love a Zillion Options at Wayfair

Delivering options across styles and pricepoints for our customers is what we do. With more styles and more choice, there is more chance of finding stuff for your home.

We Use Our Brains

We trust and empower our employees to build solutions and systems for complex problems. We reward brains with more responsibility and experience than you’d get anywhere else.

We Like Transparency

We gather and share information openly and transparently because it enables us to figure things out, build relationships, and make shopping easier.

We Are Never Done

We’re passionate about continually making things better and faster through open minds and teamwork, measuring results, then adjusting. Some call it a learning mindset, some call it flexibility, the Japanese call it kaizen. We call it another day at the office.

We Are “Go-To” People

We are a company full of “go-to” people who help each other, our customers, and our communities by being active, accountable, and accessible.
Wayfair – Our Commitment

In 2010, Wayfair hired more than 250 people. Wayfair is committed to an environment that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability.

 

Furniture

Body Balance System Leather Harmonic Massage Feminine Dual Chaise

 

WAS $2499.99 NOW $1899.00

Sound frequency massage therapy is the latest and most advanced form of massage on the market today! Our Harmonic Comfort Chairs infuse beneficial sound frequencies into the body at points along the spine where it immediately begins to massage and relax the body and mind. Every soothing frequency pulse helps refresh and re-energize the body as never experienced before. Scientifically proven sound frequency penetrates the entire body and relieves: stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, muscle pain, backaches, and more. With just 10 – 15 minutes, users will feel the benefits and relaxation of the system. Our line of Harmonic Comfort Chairs and Chaises includes stylish designs for the home or office, in a variety of colors.

Features:

Dual chaise
Healing Therapeutic Vibrating Frequency Massage System
Upholstered in brown leather
Frame finish: Rubberwood
Frame construction: Wood
Unique and traditional style
Medium seating comfort
Seat and back cushions attached
Sound frequency massage therapy
350 lbs Weight capacity
Includes four frequencies for neck, back and shoulder, oxygenation, spinal and tranquility
Includes built in MP3 player which operates via SD card
Integrates with TV and stereo sound systems
Relief within 10 to 15 minutes
Use everyday
Assembly required
Made in USA
Manufacturer provides 3 year warranty on sound equipment and 1 year on furniture

 

 

Wayfair Rewards Program

 

 

Pets

Blue Ribbon Pet Furniture Quality Square Dog Bed

 

Was $90.00 NOW $47.99

Features:

Color: Black / Black
100% Recyclable
Made with solid wood frame
High density foam and hypo-allergenic natural yute
Pattered pillow with chocolate leatherette bed
Zippered removable pillow insert for easy cleaning
Upholstered in furniture grade leatherette
Solid wood legs for that touch of elegance
Furniture grade construction for long lasting durability
No assembly required
Overall dimensions: 4.5″ H x 16″ W x 17.5″ D

 

 

Patio

Royal Sauna Luxury Home Series Two Person Sauna

 

WAS $1899 NOW $1599

Features:

Infrared Sauna
Carbon fiber heaters
Perfect for 2 persons
Uses less energy to operate
Low maintenance
Effective at lower temperatures: 110°F-150°F
Set up indoors
Plugs into 110V-220V home outlet
Reading lamp
Fresh air accessible through ceiling ventilator
Disassembled into 6 easy to reassemble pieces
Assembly required

 

 

 

Kids Toys and Games

LumiSource Neo Boom Chair

 

 

WAS $255 NOW $135.99

Features:

Neo boom chair
Wood frame and polyurethane foam padding construction
Pair of 3″ 2-way speakers
Powerful 4” Subwoofer
Wireless connection
Adjustable headrest
Interactive multicolor LEDs
Rugged two-tone canvas surface
Adjustable volume and bass/treble
Folds for convenient storage
RCA input/output ports
Headphone jack
Mesh padded comfort zone
Adjustable recline stoppers

Wayfair Toys

 

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Niche Marketing Misconceptions and Strategies

A niche market is the subset of the market on which a specific product is focusing; therefore the market niche defines the specific product features aimed at satisfying specific market needs, as well as the price range, production quality and the demographics that is intended to impact.

So an often used technique of affiliate marketers is Online Niche Marketing which is Internet-based niche segments of larger markets, referred to as niches, a website can be developed and promoted quickly to uniquely serve a targeted and usually loyal customer base, giving the affiliate a small but regular income stream. This technique is then repeated across several other niche websites until a desired income level is achieved. You can think of a niche market as a narrowly defined group of potential customers. A good example is you have the category of health and fitness, A niche could be weight loss another niche would be supplements

Some niches may become saturated with marketers, increasing competition and thus, according to the economic law of supply and demand, reducing the slice of the pie available to each competitor. One solution is to find smaller, “undiscovered,” but still profitable, niches, usually by searching out the best keywords to target. These lower cost keywords are called long-tailed keywords, as in the long tail of secondary keyword phrases that usually follow the main keyword in popularity of number of searches conducted by internet users.

Specializing in Niche Markets has never been as crucial as it is today. Long gone are the days when you can target general, broad markets and make money from them. So if you have pets, and want to go into the niche market for pets, that is not specific enough! Do you want to go into cats or dogs, fish or hamsters? Do you want to go into training or rescuing? Do you want to promote your own home made pet treats or a specific business that covers a broad range of pet needs.

To make money in today’s Internet Marketing environment, one must specialize in well defined niche topics.

Lets examine a few misconceptions when it comes to niche marketing.

Misconception #1: You do not have to be an expert in the Niche field you choose!

Everyone says you should only choose a Niche that you are an expert in…nonsense!

The Internet is so impersonal that you can easily appear as an expert and not know anything about that particular niche topic. The key is to appear as an expert.

How? You can outsource, build niche sites with no interaction such as blogs, purchase resale rights to an ebook in a particular niche. You see, you can choose to profit from any niche you like.

Misconception #2: Choose one niche market and stick with it.

Not true! Once you establish yourself in one niche and develop a profitable system, choose another one and run with it. You can even choose a pen name if you like, it’s common practice to do so.

Niche marketing is a numbers game. Once you find a profitable niche put it on auto-pilot and choose another niche market to get into.

Misconception #3: The best way to make money in the niche game is to promote niche products as an affiliate.

Wrong again! Sure, becoming an affiliate and promoting niche products can be very profitable, but if you are doing this, you’re not maximizing your income.

You need to promote your own landing or squeeze page where you collect the e-mail address of the visitor, and then sending him or her to the niche product you are promoting.

You should also send out an e-mail course with informative information pertaining to that particular niche market to gain the visitors trust. Since your subscriber now trusts you, you can recommend products in that niche again and again, knowing your recommendation holds a lot of weight.

Those are three popular misconceptions when it comes to niche marketing. Follow the tips above, and you will be more likely to succeed. Remember, it is important to find a profitable niche, set it up so it is on auto-pilot, then move on to the next niche.

Not all niche markets will be a slam dunk, so don’t get discouraged.

Even if one out of ten become really profitable, sit down and smile, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Now that we have looked at the misconceptions, lets look at some Strategies for a profitable Niche Marketing Business! Here are the top 10 answers to the most popular FAQ’s

Niche Marketing Strategies

1. Making More cash – Most individuals desire to make more money. They want to keep off not being able to buy all their needs and wants. You could object product niches for employment, home businesses, networking marketing, affiliate programs, employment advancement, etc.

2. Increasing Profits And Sales – Most businesses want to increase their profits and sales. You could goal product niches about marketing, copywriting, advertising, cutting costs, publicity tips, etc.

3. Making fair Investments – Most individuals want to get high returns on their investments. You could object product niches about investing in the stock market, bonds, futures trading, etc.

4. Getting A elevate – Employees want to avoid being on a low pay scales at their place of effort and losing their job. You could aim product niches about communicating at work such as asking for a raise, promotions at work, etc.

5. Getting A Promotion – Most employees want to succeed and offer their employer their best. You could target product niches about moving up the ladder at work, career advancement, above or underachieving at work with the consequences of each, etc.

6. Working From house – Many individuals would somewhat work at home. You could target product niches about home business start-up, home business opportunities, affiliate programs, network marketing, etc.

7. Working Less – Most individuals want to work less but smarter. You could target product niches about businesses that require little or no work, automated income streams, part-time jobs that pay the same as 40 hour a week jobs, etc.

8. Eliminating Debt – Most individuals want to manage or eliminate their debts. You could target product niches about money control, debt consolidation, stopping debt collectors from calling, etc.

9. Having outstanding Credit – individuals want to maintain excellent credit. You could target product niches about improving their credit reports, financial management, how to increase their credit rating, etc.

10. Finding A Bargain – Most people like to find bargains. You could target product niches about being thrifty, negotiating lower prices, where to find fair bargains, etc.

12. Retiring Early – Most people want to retire beforehand or at least have money for their retirement. You could target product niches about planning for early retirement, investing for the long designation, goal setting, etc.

13. Being Educated – Many want to new their education. You could target product niches about college grants, college ratings, college loans, college living, etc.

14. Save Money – Most people want to save money. You could target product niches about starting a budget, lower bills, stretching their money further, shopping smarter, etc.

15. Being Successful – Most people want to be successful. You could target product niches about advancing and reaching goals, motivational techniques, getting into the right mind set, etc.

So hopefully we here at AngelWings have answered some questions about Niche Markets, this knowledge will be essential to anyone who is starting an online marketing business!

Hello everyone, Happy Tuesday!!!

We finally have our logo finished…we are just waiting for the download version!
So it should be up this week sometime, here is what it looks like

Let us know what you think!!

Now onto some updates!

We had been having troubles with our RSS feeds on almost all of our websites!
Thanks to the WONDERFUL customer service reps at HostGator the issue has been resolved on them all but Uniqueproductfinds.com and Businessneedsrus.com. Hopefully we get those ones fixed up soon!

We have new featured products and merchants up on every website, we have been busy and hope you enjoy the informative features and find the products or merchants that you need!
As always feel free to make suggestions for future product features!

Also remember we have a new site up and running  www.bizzeebuzz.com

 

 
Best Buy sent me another coupon off for their Back To School Sale TONIGHT ONLY!

Here is what they said:

BestBuy.com is excited to announce a Back-to-School Midnight Sale, beginning tonight at midnight EST until 8 a.m. EST Wednesday (7/20) morning. This special sales event will feature great deals on computing, cameras, accessories, and more! But hurry, these online-only sale prices will be available for a short period of time, while supplies last!

Please note: Due to this sale, the Best Buy product catalog will not be updated tomorrow.

Coupon/sale code below!!

Back-to-School Midnight Sale, Online Only, Starts Midnight Through 8 a.m. EST on Wednesday (7/20).

 
So that catches us up, new logo, lots of new product reviews up and coupons to shop and save TONIGHT ONLY at Best Buy!!

Have a great night everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

So here is a feature we did on our BusinessNeedsRUs.com website! I decided to feature it here as well as I got an email full of Best buy deals and coupons…they will be posted below this article!

Happy Shopping!!

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