Science of snowflakes

Yes, snowflakes are my topic this week. There are so many interesting facts about snowflakes. The most wide spread known being the fact that two snowflakes are never exaclty the same. If you ever wondered how do people know, the answer is - there are scientists exploring the beauty and finding more information about them. The science of snowflakes.

Snowflakes/Pinterest

So where does this leave us nowadays - with information like that snowflakes always have six sides and they are similar to the human fingerprints. The form and shape of snowflakes depends majorly upon the temperature and moisture content of the cloud. There are six main snowflake categories - plate, column, stars, dendrite andcapped column. The colder the weather, the simpler the design of the snowflake. Actually, when it is colder the snowflake has the finest shape. And when the temperature is close to 0 degrees, the snowflakes become very complex in design.

Scientists have also found that the world's largest snowflake was 38 centimetres wide and 20 centimetres thick. And this is information from 1887. Snowflakes are the most beautiful inventions of nature and I would always admire their beauty.

Thank you for following my wintery blog!

Skiing again!

My last post will be about skiing again as it is my favourite sport. Skiing is actually one of the oldest sports in the world. Evidence has shown that skiing dates back to 5000 B.C. in modern Norway and Sweden. At least, this is the time of the carvings found depicting primitive skiers with one pole. The fisrt primitive skis were also found to from this time. The primitive ski looked exactly like a piece of wood. The word "ski" itself means " a split piece of wood or firewood" in Norway.

While the fisrt ski club and skiing competitions started around 1850, nowadays we do not only have world competitions and Olympiads but also very different types of skiing ranging from alpine skiing to nordic skiing and cross-country skiing.

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I personally prefer alpine skiing, one that usually takes place in the ski resorts. Everyone has the opportunity to find his/her style and of course his/her pair of ski as the diversity there is also big. Skiing is one of the most popular sports but it is very dangerous and is usually connected with a lot of knee traumas and/or many others.

If you haven't tried this sport, you should because you miss a lot!!

Avalanches...

Everything you need to know!!

I have had the experience to actually ski over an avalanche or the most dangerous place for skiing in Bulgaria - Borovetz, Markoudjik 3. And I remember vividly the instructions they gave me before we went for it: "If you hear a crack and the snow starts moving, just ski either to the right or to the left, that's all you can do!"

Avalanche/ Pinterest

I was just 12 and I was so scared but I wanted to do this so much and it was a lot of fun skiing in the powder. The adrenalin - 100 %!

The safety tips everyone gives for avalanches:
- Be alert for recent avalanches
- Be alert for signs of unstable snow
- be alert of heavy snowfall for the past days
- be alert for a wind blown snow
- be alert for a significant warming or rapidly increasing temperatures
- be alert for a weak layers

If caught in an avalanche there is no way out. It is a dead trap. However, there are some things that might help: shout, run to the side, try to remain on top of a block, get rid of gear, sacks, skis and try swimming motions because they might help

That is a snowstorm!

This week I am will talk about the biggest snow storms ever happened. One of them happened in 1967 in Midwestern U.S. This is one of the worst brutal blizzards and monstrous snow storms in U.S. The fortunate part of this is that many parts of this region were more sparsely populated than the eastern U.S., so the effects of these storms haven't been as acute. This storm, however, hit not just Chicago but cities as disparate as Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Gary, Indian.

Snow totals topped 61 cm, and winds exceeded 80.5 kph. Sadly, the storm left 76 dead -- 26 in Chicago alone with the record for a 24-hour snowfall in Chicago -  58.4 cm. Strangely, the area saw record high temperatures in the 60s and a severe tornado outbreak in the days before the storm hit. You wouldn’t want to be anywhere near such a blizzard ever.

Next post I will tell you more about avalanches and where are the more dangerous places in Bulgaria for skiers!

The roof of the Earth

Mount Everest

I have always wondered why do alpinists risk their lives to climb the highest mountain in the world. And at the same time I know the answer to my question, it is worth it to see this amazing view. Being on the top of the world is a life changing experience and that is why more and more people each year decide to risk it all to do this. I found some interesting facts for Mt Everest.

It was discovered in 1841 by George Everest (Surveyor General of India) and it was renamed in his honor. The exact height of the mountain is often disputed and the mountain itself rises a few millimetres each year because of geological forces. The first people to conquer the mountain were Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. More interesting facts are that over 2000 people have reached the top and there are around 120 bodies of climbers on the mountain. The greatest cause of death for the climbers is the avalanches. The youngest person to reach summit was 13 and the oldest was 70.

The local people call the mountain Chomolangma which means “mother of universe”.

Check out this interesting short documentary for Mount Everest!

The best freeriding parks in the world

Awesome parks

It is amazing how many places there are around the world for the freestyle and freeriding maniacs. I am very disappointed that there are no such places in Bulgaria. The breathtaking resorts have created the impossible to make sure that all freestylers are satisfied.

One of the best freestyle parks in the world (Livigno/Italy)

In the USA, there is a place called Mammoth Mountain which is well in tune with the freestyler’s needs. The best thing about it is that it offers not only jumps designed for the skiers/snowboarders but also naturals hits. Another such beautiful place is Bear Mountain again in the USA. This is probably the heaven of freestyle riding because almost every run features a jump or rail. It is like a huge park for freeriders! Mayrhofen located in Austria is yet another good place for this exciting sport. The Burton park there makes it a big attraction for locals and worldwide tourists seeking opportunities to practice their favourite hobby. This resort is located in a beautiful valley and is loaded with big table-tops and excellent half-pipe as well as a separate line for those not practicing those extreme sports.

Lastly, I would mention Livigno in Italy. The freestyling park has a world class facilities for freeriders. It holds open competitions and thus it is an expert park.

Wacky Winter Sports Part 2

This is my second part of the wacky winter sports collection. It is amazing what people can create even though it is very dangerous. You have never even thought that this might be a sport but as strange as it is, people compete in these disciplines.

6. Skijoring - this sports is a hundred years old and it began as a way for the people to travel during long winters. Nowadays, skiers harnesss themselves to dogs, horses or motor vehicles and compete in skijoring competitions in the US.

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7. Ice Yachting - why do you have to be limited by the winter. Even if the lake is frozen, you can still yacht without any problems. However, in this sport there are slight changes. The modern ice yachts are a combination between a sail boat and a large pair of ice skates. This sport is taken very seriously and there are even ice yachting clubs which organize annual races.

8. Snow Kayaking - the kayak is like a sled and the paddle allows for more control. This sports can be written down as one of the extreme sports but few resorts allow for it. The contestants race with incredibly high speeds. The difficult part - having the kayak up in the mountain.

9. Snowscooting - these are ski bikes but feels like snowboarding. This is a very popular sport in France and becoming so in America.

10. Polar bear swimming - it is just what you might need to awaken your senses during the winter season. Jump into the nearest frozen pond and tadaaa. Of course, the safest thing is a quick dip followed by a hot cup of cocoa or coffee.

Wacky Winter Sports Part 1

If you have ever wondered how creative can people be… well, after my two weekly posts you will wonder no more. Some people have found that skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, hockey or those quite ordinary sports are dull for their adrenalin expectations. Those people might be first – big enthusiasts and second – very eager to try something totally out of the box. Check out the wackiest winter sports I have ever heard of   

1. Ice Diving – drink your hot tea and dive into the freezing water. The cold cannot stop some people from practicing their favourite diving sport and apparently it works. This sport requires special training and needless to say it is very dangerous. Imagine having to enter and exit from a single point!?!

2. Snow Polo – everything is almost like the regular polo game but it is played on a snow-packed arena, the ball is larger and in bright red color to accommodate the snowy conditions.

3. Speed flying – skiing and skydiving at the same time sounds promising. However, it is one of the most extreme sports and naturally most dangerous ones. Basucally, a person is dropped off by a helicopter on top of a mountain where he skies & flies down.

4. Ice Climbing – Good news for the rock climber – you don’t have to go to the fake climbing walls during the winter anymore. This goes with a specialized equipment and tools.

5. Shovel Racing – it is actually not a very new sport because it began in 1970s when the ski lift operators were looking for a quick way to get down the slopes ones the lift closed. Today, this a “normal” sport and contestants can reach speeds up to 60 mph.

 To be continued...

5 things I love about skiing

The winter here is very much over but I would love to remember why I love it so much and why skiing is my favourite sport. This post is devoted to things I love about skiing.

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1. The preparation for the big day/big week of skiing is my top favourite. Trying my equipment from last year and imagining being on the slopes when you know that this will happen very soon. Anticipation is the best thing!

2. The morning before you go up high in the slopes. You are all prepared and you eagerly want to start skiing but there is a huge line for the lift. The ski booths make it difficult for you to walk. You start sweating waiting on that line. It sounds like the worst experience but actually it is not. After this is over you have a even greater satisfaction of finally being on the top of the mountain.

3. The mountains, the clean air, the smell of cold and the chimneys, the snow, its magical sparkle when the sun is shining, the view from up top - it creates a sense of greatness, it gives you the best relaxation, even better than a good massage...at least for me. I love the tranquility of the mountain, when you hear nothing but the sound of ski.

4. The soreness in your muscles after a whole day of non-stop skiing. It is more of a happiness than soreness. It is the memory that you have skied that makes you satisfied with yourself and you pay no attention to the soreness.

5. The best thing about skiing is taking of the extremely uncomfortable, tight ski booths. If you have not skied in your life, you will never understand it. Every skier appreciates the most exactly this moment after his/her feet have been tightened in those booths for 8 hours.

Different ways to wear your scarf

Hello there everyone! This time I am also devoting my post to the girls.Maybe I was inspired by the last two fashion posts I wrote last week, I started researching more on the topic. That is how I found this very interesting article with different ways to wear your scarf which I am sure girls will find more interesting than guys. I am eager to share with you my top favourite knots.

Winter Scarves/Pinterest

1. My first top knot is called the French Knot. This is basically done by folding the scarf in half and putting it around the shoulders. Then take one loose end piece and pull it over and under the scarf loop. Do the same with the second end piece. The result is fantastic!

2. The knotted necklace - you have to wrap the scarf behind your neck and then take one end and wrap it around your hand. Then, pull it through to make a loose knot and take the other scarf end and pull it through the side knot which will go under the knot loop and then over it. Sounds more difficult than it actually is.

3. The necklace - my all time favourite. No matter of the season, I love to do it with all my scarves and this is probably the easiest knot. Just fold the scarf in half, then grab the diagonal ends and knot them together. Put it over your neck and then twist one or two times depending on the length of the scarf.

4. The double sided twist - this is also a very interesting knot. Put two of your favourite scarves back to back and then loop them around your neck. The result: one colourful new scarf.

5. The cozy neck wrap - again very easy knot. Just take a longer scarf and loop it twice around your neck. Tie the ends in a half knot and tuck them up under the scarf loops.

Those were my favourite scarf knots. Try them, I am sure you will like them.

Voala!

Cozy and cute wintery outlooks Part 2

I will continue with my advice on ladies' winter outfits in this post. There are so many ways in which you can mix outfits, layer your clothing, add accessories and make yourself more noticeable among the other women.

Source: seventeen

5. Emphasize on the jeans. What does this mean? Well, keep your dark grey blouse, your black leather jacket and the tough boots that everyone loves but choose to wear them with brighter jeans - green, blue, light grey. This will soften your look a touch.

Source: seventeen

6. Balance boxy with fitted. The classic boxy coat that everyone has in their wardrobe with fitted bottoms - either jeans or leggings - is very important with this outlook. Go for the skinny jeans and a lean look.

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7. The hat is a very important finish touch accessory. It should never be the same colour as the coat or the purse as it will lose its beauty. The hats will look gorgeous on your head in independent colour that matches your overall outlook.


8. Neutrals are the essence of winter collections. How can you liven up those colors? Again, accessories. use a scarf whenever possible. You can make your dull black coat much more fascinating with a graphic scarf on top of it. You can also, emphasize on more colourful booths. The best thing about that is that you can choose where to put the accent of your outfit. There is no best way, just experimenting and playing with your clothes.

Source: seventeen

Have fun while you are trying all these winter outfit ideas!

Cozy and cute wintery outlooks Part 1

Winter is the month when you do not care about anything else but stay warm. Well, yes,ladies layering those clothes definitely helps you stay warm and when done with taste, it looks very interesting and stylish. I will share with you in two posts with 8 different ways how to combine your winter outfit for a casual daily outlook. Sorry for the boys but these posts are going to be directed to the female audience.

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1. Cardigans or cardi-coats are a very stylish finish of your outfit. They are perfect in many ways as you can snuggle up in them to stay warm but keep the layering style, combining them with a t-shirt or a top, jeans, skirts or even with a dress. The outcome: a cozy wintery outlook!

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2. Scarfs!! These are probably the most important element of a woman's outfit. I love winter just because I can wear all of my scarf and I can say that I feel almost naked if I don't have one around my neck. Scarfs are a great way to highlight your outfit and liven up the layers. The secret is to use simple solid colours for your outfit and emphasize on a bright, maybe summery scarf.

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3. Sweater over shirt combo - probably one of my favourite mixes. It is more of a business outfit because it makes you look more strict and serious. This kind of combo goes with everything but if you want to acheive the business type outfit in those chilly months, leave the jeans back in the wardrobe.

4. Brighten up your outfit! Summer is over but this does not mean your winter clothes should be only in grey and black. Combine your grey sweater with a bright-coloured blazer and any other brighter accessories. You will stand out and you will look cute.

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I hope you enjoyed my advices, I will post more in the next post...

Northern Lights

The North Pole is the place where you can see the Northern Lights almost every night. Of course, they can be seen from many place around the world but they are so rare.

The Northern Lights have the scientific name - aurora borealis if seen on the North Pole and aurora australis if seen on the South Pole. They are the most magnificent wonder of the nature.

Red aurora/ Pinterest

Scientifically described the North Lights occur when gaseous particles collide causing the colorful displays on the sky. In other words, when charged particles from the sun's solar wind collide with the Earth's magnetic field. The effective colors that we see depend on the gas involved in the oxygen and nitrogen particles mix and the height at which the reaction is happening.

All the colors that are usually visible are green, brownish-red, blue and red, purple, orange.The lights can produce not only color but also sound for those close enough to hear them. What is interesting is that even in ancient times people have had the chance to observe those amazing lights and draw them in caves (e.g there are some drawing found in a cave in France). Some people even believed that they are spirits of animals.

Pretty Northern Lights/ Source: Google

The best months to see the Lights are between April and October or when there is a solar storm.

When the collision of the gaseous particles is too strong, the Lights can be seen as far as New Orleans and Texas.
The Northern Lights are the most incredible wonder that Nature can give us!

Ice Hotels

The coldest hotels ever

If you have ever watched the movie Frozen, you would probably remember the ice castle that Elza built with her powers. Well, hold on, ice castles can be built without magic, too. And there is not just one around the world. These castles are built to be hotels every year, existing for a few months. The trend started in 1989 in Sweden – the first ice hotel in the world.

First Ice Hotel in Sweden/ Source Wikipedia

 Do not wonder how are the guests of the hotels surviving. Everything is thought through. The beds are warm and comfortable, with reindeer fur, the toilets and showers, however, are in a building next door. The restaurants are equipped with local food. For example, in Kirkenes Snow Hotel in Norway, they serve Arctic food. 

Snow decoration in a bedroom/Source: Wikipedia

What is interesting that these hotels are build form scratch every year. This hotels are a work of art, a fascinating world of ice, light and sound. There are snow decorations on the walls and ice sculptures in every room. These rooms are usually individually decorated by ice artists from Finland and Japan. The Kirkenes Snow Hotel offers also a special dinner prepared on an open fire and sauna for the visitors before and after their stay.

You do not have to go all the way to Norway to visit such an amazing hotel. Romania also built their first ice hotel back in 2006. High up in the Fagaras Mountains, the hotel is accessible only by a cable car but it offers everything the guests would need. Bedding, furs, special sleeping bags, bathroom facitlities nearby, etc. 

Romanian Ice Hotel/ Source: wikipedia

Ice hotels look like they have jumped out of a Disney Movie... a must see!

In the Alps Part 2

Climbing Aiguille du Midi

Amazing view of the Alpinists/ Personal Archive

For 20 minutes, we rose to this incredible height and stopped at the top of Aiguille du Midi’s huge terraces. What is the feeling? Well, as funny as it sounds, it is like being tipsy and when you try climbing the stairs, you feel like being drunk, your heart starts beating faster and you can even feel sick for a moment. But this was part of the journey. Naturally, at first I was a little confused. How could I not be? I did not know where to look at because I did not want to miss anything. There were so many things that I had to see and remember - Mont Blanc, all the peaks around, the beautiful Alps, France from such a height, Chamonix and everyone being so excited and so dizzy. The luckiest part was that the weather allowed us to see all of that. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I just prayed for to be perfect. The sun was shining, many people were sunbathing, there were a few clouds below us … the view was perfect!

Mont Blanc

Alpine snow/personal archive

Sunbathing/personal archive

I felt like I almost climbed Mont Blanc being so close, just some 1000 m beneath it. I was taking pictures all over the place, jumping from one side of the terrace to the other and then running through an ice cave to go and see the other side of the Alps as if it would run away. The dizziness did not even bothered me. While all of this excitement was happening in my head, all of a sudden, I saw all these alpinists climbing on the peak in front of me. One after the other, all packed up as I have only seen them in the movies. I did not know if they were aiming for Mont Blanc, I hope they reached it. 

My journey in the Alps was a dream come true!

The Ice Cave/ personal archive

In the Alps

My unforgettable winter journey in mid-August

My experience in the Alps is one I will never forget. I found my old photos and I thought I can make a story out of them or just perhaps try to remember what it felt like being 4000 metres up high facing Mont Blanc.

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There is this amazing place where if you ever have the chance to visit, it will be an unforgettable journey. It is called Chamonix , one of the oldest ski resorts in France and home of the first Winter Olympics Games in 1924. Seven years ago, I went there with my family and I did not even realize what we were about to do. I learned that you don’t have to be an alpinist to be as high up in the mountains, breathe the fresh air, be closer to the sun, be on top of the world… and see one of the highest peaks in the world in front of you – Mont Blanc. I have never even imagined that this is all possible. How did we do it? Chamonix has one of the highest cable cars in the world, linking the town with a summit called Aiguille du Midi which is at about 3842 m. 

To be continued....

Skiing in a desert

Winter Sports in the desert?!

If it was not possible to practice some winter sports while it is 40 degrees outside…well, since 2005 there is a place which madeall of this possible. It is Dubai. Actually, Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort, located in one of the largest malls in the world, Mall of the Emirates. Dubai is known for its hot desert climate and still they have a place to go cool down and practice some winter sports.

 The Middle East's first ski slope has it all. The 85 meters high indoor mountain, 5 slopes with different steepness, a 90 meter long quarter pipe for snowboarders, a lift, a snow park area, climbing towers, giant snowballs, ice sculptures, ice cave, 3D theater and many more facilities, make it feel like a real Olympic resort.

Imagine what kind of system maintains the temperature of -1 during the day and -6 degrees during the night. Ski Dubai is also the home of a number of penguins which can be booked and the people can directly interact with them. The people can enjoy observing how the penguins reside in this habitat.

Dubai has proved that nothing is impossible, especially when you are passionate about it. This is my number one place to go. Imagine skiing without having to go outside? I cannot.

Helmets are essential

Helmets, helmets....why do we need to wear a helmet?

Helmets are probably the most important element of your winter outfit. However, not everyone understands their importance and here I include myself… until I recently bought a helmet, too. In the last few months, a lot of attention has been turned to the use of helmets up on the slopes. Sadly, this all happened after the tragic accident with Michael Schumaher on the ski slopes in a French resort. People got alert of the danger when skiing/snowboarding without a headgear. Although a lot of people argue against the use of helmets and their real protection, they cannot really argue against the fact that without the helmet, Schumaher would not even stand a chance. And it is not just him…

I believe helmets have to be the first purchase of everyone who is going up on the slopes. Of course, they cannot protect someone of injuries when he is reckless or when he takes too much risks going off piste, etc. However, they can save a life if anything happens. Nowadays, there are so many designs and so many different kinds of helmets that there is no excuse for anyone not to buy one.

Check this article refuting some of the most popular believes against the use of helmets!

Again, the Winter Olympic in Sochi is my inspiration for sharing unique designs and this time the spotlight is for their helmets. As I already showed you last time, the contestants want to make an impression with their outfits and the helmets are part of their interesting style and vision as well. Those guys have some of the coolest helmets I have ever seen! 

examiner.com/top12coolesthelmetsofthe2014winterolympicsinsochi

Olympic Outfits Part 2

Hello, again. I was very excited to post the second part of the Olympic Outfits today because I have included the weirdest designer decisions for the competing teams. I am happy to present to you the designer accents of the Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony.

I will start with the gold medal for the funniest outfit of the Olympic Ceremony. Even though Mexico is sending only one man to compete for the Winter Olympic Games, the skier Hubertus von Hohenlohe, they made sure everyone will notice his presence. Even if he does not win a gold medal, he will get one for the craziest, yet patriotic outfit ever designed for the Olympic Games. Mexico has a history of being creative but this time it is under the spotlight. A famous skier dressed with a mariachi uniform…he will not be mistaken up on the slopes.

Winter Olympic 2014 Pinterest Board

Norway is not as creative as Mexico but still it is gone a little too far with the design of their Olympic uniforms. Whether they want to be noticed or they just like to be very different from the other teams, the Norwegian curling team sticks to their trend of being too colorful and too outlandish for the Olympic Games. 

I will pay special attention to Russia as the host of the Olympic Games. There is a lot of fuzz around the gay rights in Russia but the Olympic Games brought a whole new level to this issue. The Russian anti-gay laws sparked protests and world-wide controversies and concerns how this will affect the Winter Olympic Games. How this is connected to their outfits? Check for yourselves: 

Yes, it is what it looks like or maybe not at a first glance. The colorful fingers are designed to reflect the five colors of the Olympic flag. However, this is contradicting with the believes of the Russians as those colors remind us of the rainbow flag representing the gay community. The color of the uniforms, on the other hand, is reflecting the Russian spirit and their cultural pride.

Next comes the rainbow team or Germany. No, their uniforms are not in support of gay rights... they are just fashionable.

I am adding the Bulgarian team outfits as a conclusion and as a Bulgarian myself. Our national team is proud to wear very patriotic uniforms, symbolizing the Bulgarian flag. The team is lead by the alpine skier, Maria Kirkova who is holding the flag. The uniforms look fantastic!

nationalpost.com/Sochi 2014 Parade of Nations

Here you can find more of the most interesting outfits presented in the Opening Ceremony

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Olympics Outfits

Following the opening of the Olympic Games and my first blog post, I chose Sochi again. This post is all about the fashion outlooks some of the teams have chosen for the Opening Ceremony of the games. Of course, every uniform has to show the patriotism of each country and be outstanding in the most creative way but big WOW for the out of the box thinking. These uniforms range from being stylish to just outrageous. Check the first part:

I chose to start from the USA team. The outfits are very patriotic, revealing their cultural pride and emphasizing on the elements of their flag. You can easily recognize which is the team and Ralph Lauren as the designer made sure no questions will be asked on that matter.

 Winter Olympic 2014 Pinterest Board

Australia, on the other hand, chose the urban look – yellow hats, mountain boots, dark green jeans, green blazer with a tie and tan pants - mashing the everyday winter outfits with a more formal attire which is at the same time matching the atmosphere in Sochi.

 Sochi 2014 Pinterest Board

 France trusted Lacoste for the design and there was a reason for that. The design of their team uniforms is very stylish and at the same time gives the team a very serious, Olympic look. They are definitely ready to fight for those gold medals.

Sochi 2014 Pinterest Board

The most weird outfits I leave for the next post.

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Winter Olympic Games 2014

I confess: My favorite time of the year is winter and I am fascinated by its magic! If you’ve ever had the courage to try skiing, snowboarding, ice skating or just go to the mountain during those few cold months, you know what I mean. And you know you are into winter sports when you are absolutely excited about the approaching Winter Storm … more than anyone else.

                                    Taken from Chronicle.bg

 I created this blog with the purpose of collecting and sharing interesting facts and different events happening in the Winter World. And they are not a few. I was inspired by the approaching Winter Olympic Games and that is why this is my first topic. In just a few days Sochi will start writing their Olympic history, putting their name next to Vancouver (2010), Torino (2006), Salt Lake City (2002), Nagano (1998), Lillehammer (1994), Albertville (1992), Calgary (1988), etc. For the first time the games were held in Chamonix, France (1924), beginning the Olympic tradition of holding them just two years apart from the Summer Olympics Games. Winter Olympic 2014 are expected to be the most thrilling event, the largest version ever organized with a total of 85 countries taking part with more than 3000 athletes competing for 98 sets of medals. The athletes will compete in 15 disciplines with several new Olympic sports among which are Figure skating team event, Women’s ski jumping, Mixed relay biathlon, Ski half-pipe, Ski slope style, luge team relay  … in short, there will be more flying, more spinning and more speeding than before.

The world is waiting for the amazing opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Games, Russia is preparing for the biggest event of the year, the Olympic fire will soon mark the start of the games.

Stay tuned for more news and tips for your winter outfit!
Check out the inspiring trailer for one of the teams competing in Sochi this year! If that is not motivating...
Winter Olympics 2014 trailer