Sentences with phrase «by ski jumping»

You've seen the movie, now come and ski with the real «Eddie the Eagle» on an exclusive trip to Canada's Powder Highway hosted by the ski jumping legend, Eddie «the Eagle» Edwards.

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Currently the J - 15 launches using a ski - jump arrangement as with Russian and soon UK aircraft but at least one modified J - 15 was photographed with a catapult bridle on its nose wheel for land - based testing of a new magnetic catapult system likely to be used on the next Chinese aircraft carrier, the yet - to - be-named CV - 18, Type 002 aircraft carrier of entirely Chinese indigenous design to be built by the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.

How well the state of California has succeeded in preparing for her guests can be best summarized by statistics: 45 miles of cross-country runs, 14 miles of downhill trail and, of course, the great jump, 1,300 feet from top to bottom, are all ready and now being tested by advance contingents of skiers; three ski lifts have been constructed at a cost of $ 600,000; $ 50,000 has been spent to secure Squaw against the chance of avalanche; communications on the downhill courses require 80 miles of telephone wire; blasting the trails smooth took two tons of dynamite; 12 miles of construction road were built; it took 50 men and $ 250,000 to build the ski jump.

While Vonn stands to make a killing in endorsements, Van, who won the gold medal at the women's world championships in 2009, holds on to her job as a physical - therapy assistant, blocked from the chance for gold by the International Olympic Committee's senseless refusal to allow women to compete in ski jumping.

Ski jumping has also, historically, been an event dominated by men.

By winning the Remsen, Ski's earnings jumped to $ 309,704, making him the top money - winning 2 - year - old of 1976 and one of the early favorites for next spring's Triple Crown races.

Henry Johansen, who played for Vålerenga and was capped by Norway prior to the Second World War, was also a dab hand at Ski Jumping and was awarded the Egebergs Ærespris, a prize awarded to Norwegian athletes who excel in more than one sport, in 1938.

Guided by a rebellious and charismatic coach, British ski jumper Michael «Eddie» Edwards trains for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.

With the help of Bronson, Eddie finally makes it to the Winter Olympics in Calgary (despite dastardly attempts by the British Olympic Committee to block his participation, mostly because he's goofy looking) where he at first enjoys his sudden stardom but then is reminded by coach Bronson to take himself more seriously and put forth his best effort despite the fact that he's been ski jumping for a fraction of the time his competitors have.

You start the race by driving out of a helicopter, you drive across the ice, through a cave, across the side of a dam, through the forest, down areas from the Winter Olympics, glide off of a ski jump, and stop in front of Wario's Mansion in the beautiful looking village in the mountain range.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself — even as an entire nation was counting him out.

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel - good story about Michael «Eddie» Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski - jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.

Stop by our rental office located along the Kona Kai Marina, jump on a Jet Ski, and go for the ride of a lifetime!

Advanced skiers can get the ultimate winter adventure by heading off - piste with a guide, or even heli - skiing — jumping out of a helicopter onto the most pristine snow imaginable before carving their way down to the base of the mountain.

The pleasures are simple: lounge by the pool, look out at the turquoise sea, drink cocktails, eat out, go to a bar, get a spa treatment, jump on a jet - ski, or stroll on the beach.

Ski Jumping Pro is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in - app purchases.

For another rarity, an entire room recreates a 1955 installation by Richard Hamilton, the English Pop Artist — a dreary frame for images of jet packs, ski jumps, and racers.

The ice - freight and industries = the wealth of southern Norway, the Ski - jumps and the ice bridges «Vinterbro...» and its histories tell a lot, where you can Control by old photography.

The booking for the Trip must be the first and only booking for this travel period and destination, You are not disabled from travel at the time You pay the premium, and You must purchase this policy for the full non-refundable cost of Your Trip; 2) Suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self - inflicted Injury while sane or insane (in Missouri, sane only) committed by You, Traveling Companion, or Family Member whether insured or not; 3) War, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities between nations (whether declared or not), civil war (does not apply to Cancel for Work Reasons coverage); 4) Participation in any military maneuver or training exercise (does not apply to Cancel for Work Reasons coverage); 5) Piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; 6) Mental or emotional disorders, unless hospitalized; 7) Participation as a professional in athletics; 8) Being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a Physician; 9) Commission or the attempt to commit a criminal act by You, Traveling Companion or Family Member whether insured or not; 10) Participating in bodily contact sports; skydiving; hang gliding; parachuting; any race, bungee cord jumping; speed contest; spelunking or caving; (Does not apply while on Your Trip if You purchase Sports Coverage); 11) Participating in extreme skiing or mountaineering (mountaineering below 15,000 feet is covered while on Your Trip if You purchase Sports Coverage); 12) Dental treatment except as a result of Accidental Injury to sound natural teeth; 13) Pregnancy and childbirth (except for Complications of Pregnancy or as specifically provided under Part A); 14) Traveling for the purpose of securing medical treatment.

Suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self - inflicted injury of you, a traveling companion, family member or business partner booked to travel with you, while sane or insane; an act of declared or undeclared war; participating in maneuvers or training exercises of an armed service, except while participating in weekend or summer training for the reserve forces of the United States, including the National Guard; riding or driving in races, or speed or endurance competitions or events; mountaineering (engaging in the sport of scaling mountains generally requiring the use of picks, ropes, or other special equipment); participating as a member of a team in an organized sporting competition or participating as a professional in a stunt, athletic or sporting event or competition; participating in skydiving or parachuting, parasailing, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping, extreme skiing, skiing outside marked trails or heli - skiing, mountaineering, any race, speed contests not including any of the regatta races, spelunking or caving, hot air ballooning, or scuba diving if the depth exceeds 120 feet (40 meters) or if you are not certified to dive and a dive master is not present during the dive; piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; being intoxicated or under the influence of any controlled substance unless as administered or prescribed by a legally qualified physician; the commission of or attempt to commit a felony or being engaged in an illegal occupation; normal childbirth or pregnancy (except complications of pregnancy) or voluntarily induced abortion; dental treatment (except as coverage is otherwise specifically provided herein); amounts which exceed the maximum benefit amount for each coverage as shown in the Schedule of Benefits; due to a pre-existing condition, as defined in the plan documents.

Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, racing by any animal or motor vehicle or motorcycle, snowmobiling, motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless PADI or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snow boarding, and any sport, recreational, athletic, or adventure activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking and exposes the insured to abnormal or extreme risk of injury and / or is in violation of applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, paragliding, Parachuting, paragliding, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, racing by any animal or motor vehicle or motorcycle, snowmobiling, motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless SSI, PADI or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snowboarding (except for recreational downhill and / or cross country snow skiing or snowboarding.

Injury sustained while taking part in: mountaineering; hang gliding; parachuting; bungee jumping; racing by horse, motor vehicle or motorcycle; snowmobiling; motorcycle / motor scooter riding; scuba diving, involving underwater breathing apparatus; water skiing; snow skiing; spelunking; parasailing; white water rafting; surfing, unless part of a school credit course; and snowboarding.

Directed by British actor - turned - filmmaker Dexter Fletcher, who helmed the critically praised 2013 musical Sunshine on Leith, Eddie the Eagle casts Kingsman: The Secret Service star Taron Egerton as the first ski jumper to represent Great Britain in the Olympics.

While some of your readers may be impressed by the fact that you're into bungee jumping and bowl skiing, others may decide not to call you for an interview for fear that should they hire you, your hobbies will lead to an escalated use of sick days and exorbitant healthcare costs for their company.