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Learning to snowboard in 10 steps by Nellie
An easy guide to the art of snowboarding Step 1: Be prepared Take this guide with you to the slops. Dress for the snow but make sure to dress comfortable as well. Do not forget your glov...
The World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort by Nellie
A ski-resort isn't something you'd think would fit well in Metro Atlanta -- after all, Atlanta only gets one or two inches of snow a year. But one developer wants to build the world's l...
build you own jump by Nellie
If you've finally mastered all the usual snowboard jumps on your snowboard stomping grounds and want to work on something more customized and interesting, building a snowboard jump yourself is a ...
Western U.S.A. weather pattern for 2009/2010 by PerryRObray
10/14/2009 Who is this El Niño guy? And what will he do with our winter? By Adam Jensen ajensen@tahoedailytribune.com   LAKE TAHOE &md...
What age is recommended for a child to start snowboarding? by Nellie
Kids do like to start snowboarding at a young age because it has become the cooler version of snow related activity.  Although snowboards are available for five year olds, he or she may have mo...
Boarding gone Ape by SnoZone
I consider myself pretty lucky being able to ski and snowboard at home anytime of the year. Having my own ski deck in a converted garage that is now a ski and snowboard academy called “SnoZone&...
What do I need to know before purchasing a snowboard? by Nellie
Purchasing a snowboard is not as easy as it once was. There are so many great brands out there competing for your pocket money. That said here are a few tips that we hope will make you're buying expe...
NOAA: El Nino changes in Pacific getting stronger by PerryRObray
source http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20091211/NEWS/912109983/1056/RSS WASHINGTON — The El Nino climate phenomena has strengthened and is expected to last into spring, po...
What do I have to look for when buying a used snowboard? by Nellie
Purchasing a used board is a great way to start out! There are often boards out there that may be a few seasons old but have barely been ridden! Just like a car... a board with a low mileage is a gr...
Karine Ruby Falls To Her Death in Climbing Accident by Nellie
I was devastated to learn that Karine Ruby Fell to her death in a climbing accident This last Friday, May 28th. The 31 year old, who had dominated snowboarding for a decade, and was the first e...
Is snowboarding easier or more difficult than skiing? by Nellie
This comes down to a matter of personal preference.  The first shock of snowboarding comes from the fact that your legs are bound together to one object, unlike skiing where each leg moves inde...
What are the snowboard slang definitions? by Nellie
Base - The Bottom side of the board that touches the snow. There are two types of bases, sintered and extruded. The sintered base is more durable, holds wax better and thus slides faster. Unfortu...
Injury Prevention by Nellie
The best way to prevent being injured when snowboarding is to wear safety gear, especially when you are just starting out. Wrist and elbow pads will break falls and knee pads are also going to ease ...
What is the most important equipment for snowboarding other than the board? by Nellie
The first thing to look at is the bindings. A good pair of bindings will last for at least a few seasons.   When purchasing used hardware, just look for the obvious defects: Make s...
What are the snowboard riding styles? by Nellie
There are three types of snowboard riding styles: Freeride, Freestyle and Alpine. Freeride , also called All Mountain, is riding the mountain, cruising and doing tricks using the mountain's obsta...
Can I snowboard at any resort? by Nellie
We regret to inform you that this is not the case. Unfortunately there are still resorts that ban snowboarding.   Alta, the resort on top of Cottonwood Canyon in Utah only offers a c...
Night skiing by Nellie
Night skiing is the sport of skiing or snowboarding after sundown, offered at many ski resorts and mountains. There are usually electric lights along the piste which allow for better visibility. ...
Snowboard Halfpipe Season Concludes on Mt. Hood by Nellie
Daniel Wakeham and Kate Foster spent three weeks at Windells getting acquainted with what the riders describe as one of the best halfpipes in the world this time of year. The result: victories Tuesd...
How To Survive An Avalanche by Nellie
HOW TO SURVIVE AN AVALANCHE By GHOST BOARD Before we get into actually being swept away by an avalanche, check with your local mountain to ensure they have blasted the area with Dyn...
Will helmets decrease the number of ski-accidents? by Nellie
Many of the skiers are not wearing helmets, as they are "not cool". However, there seems to be a change in that. More and more skiers are growing to love the idea. An estimated number of 4...
How to Pressure the Edge - Top Rider Technique by Nellie
In the past what we knew about snowboarding was borrowed from techniques of other sports, mostly skiing but also a bit of skateboarding as well. In time the riders pushed their limits and the equi...
Killington kicking off snowboard season. by Nellie
According to Mike from the Ski the East - blog Killington is kicking off the 2008/09 ski and snowboard season. Killington has always been the perennial early season opener and it's good se...
Tough economic times for ski resorts. by Nellie
The leadership of the Aspen Skiing Co. anticipates business could drop between 5 and 15 percent this season. David Perry, Skico’s senior vice president, mountain division, said tough economic ...
Interesting Perspective by Nellie
Powder Mountain Perspective from Ian Provo on Vimeo As the man says...  via Highly Obsessed
Avalanche Danger Scale Survey by Nellie
photo credit - creative commons license showmeone  I read on Blog Crystal that The Avalanche Danger Scale is being revised for next winter, in order to help prevent avalanche tragedy'...
Avalanche scare by Nellie
An avalanche is an abrupt and rapid flow of snow, often mixed with air and water, down a mountainside. Avalanches are among the biggest dangers in the mountains for both life and property. Sever...
Bringing the Out Doors In by Nellie
Way of topic, but I am sure that you will forgive me for once. Besides spending a bunch of time in the snow, I also like to spend time in the kitchen, cooking, and one of my favorite ways to spend...
Tips for a beginner- all the important issues put together in one short summery. by Eliot
As a beginner I find that reading is great preparation for the real thing! Learn the how to's before setting forth! This will help you learn the sport much quicker and increase your level of enjoyme...
Trip to Whistler Mountain by Nellie
Town of Whistler, population approximately 10,000. It is one of the sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It’s approximately a two-hour drive from Vancouver, depending on traffic and the weath...
Windells hosts top riders for June competition by Nellie
The most promising snowboarding talent is to be seen this June at Windells as it hosts various training camps, including the 2006 Project Gold freestyle camp. The riders will work with U.S. Snowboa...
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