Downhill skiing and snowboarding in Kuopio
Downhill skiing and snowboarding can be an exhilarating experience but, as with any sport, safety should come first. Excess speed and loss of control are the primary factors associated with snow skiing fatalities.There are few cities where you find downhill skiing slopes in the immediate vicinity of the centre, as you do in Kuopio. The western run of the Puijo Slopes, only 1.5 km from the city centre, appeals even to the most discerning skiers and snowboarders. The more gentle gradient of the eastern Antikkala run makes it a perfect family slope. There are also four other downhill ski centres in the Kuopio region. The Kasurila Ski Centre in Siilinjärvi, only 20 km from Kuopio, is a great place for snowboarders and families with children. The Tahko Slopes in Nilsiä are the biggest and grandest of the region’s ski centres. The resort is constantly developing its services and facilities and offers an opportunity for a refreshing winter holiday with a wide variety of activities. The smaller ski centres in the region and the Maarianvaara Ski Centre in Kaavi are also delightful destinations for winter outings.
Tags: downhill • Kasurila_ski_centre • Kuopio • Puijo_slopes • Siilinjarvi • ski • snowboard • wintersports
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May 21st, 2008 at 11:36 am
I would like to know if it would be possible to use these two photos in a patient education video we are producing here at Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, Washington? The subject of the video is warfarin therapy and the need for patients to avoid accidents while taking this medication. We will not sell or distribute this video; it will only be used for in-house patient education. Thank you.
Jack Sanders
Media Specialist
Education Services
Southwest Washington Medical Center
P.O. Box 1600
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Tel 360-513-3159
May 29th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Just FYI… those photos have absolutely NOTHING to do with Kuopio. The written part I suppose is technically correct, but there sure as hell are no mountains slopes in Finland.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Wow. I didn’t know Kuopio had mountains. Let alone mountain ranges. Or anywhere in Finland for that matter. Hmmm… could it be that Finland doesn’t have them and these pictures are from somewhere else?!?
No. This is the intterweb. This must be true. I learn something new every day. Thanks for your WONDERFULLY educational site.