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Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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 ...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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&...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post How to do a backside 180. by Nellie
A backside 180 is a great trick to start out with small and then let it grow with your capabilities. Ride toward a roller (that means a small bump) in a straight line with the base of your board fla...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post What are the slang definitions for basic techniques? by Nellie
A riding switch means to ride backwards, or riding opposite to the way you would normally ride, i.e. riding with a different foot forward. The best way to practice is on a mellow slope, in the sa...
Blog Post Two average grabs: The Indy Grab and the Roast Beef Grab - How to? by Nellie
The Indy grab is the ideal first trick. The level of this grab is "beginners" so it is a great trick to master when you are first starting out. Once you get it right, you can vary by changing st...
Blog Post 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 ...
Blog Post 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. ...
Blog Post Basic tips for parents of snowboarding beginners by Nellie
Every parent nowadays is asking the BIG question: When is the right time to let my kid learn how to snowboard? However there are also other considerations such as cost and equipment. We will try to ...
Blog Post What resorts do you recommend for snowboarding? by Nellie
The Northeastern United States resorts have catered to the snowboarding fever by creating optimal surfaces for the sport including great half pipes and terrain parks. Here are my favorite to...
Blog Post 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...
Blog Post How to build your own jump. by Nellie
What a better way to practice jumps and tricks then on your own jump! Find a snowy hill and realize the following tips to create your own jump. All it takes is about one hour's work with a sho...
Blog Post Snowboarding Maneuvers For Beginners by Nellie
Snowboarding Maneuvers For Beginners Here are some basic snowboarding maneuvers for beginners. You should practice these on a gentle slope with your front foot strapped in but with your rear foo...
Blog Post California resorts by PerryRObray
Resort comments mostly from personal observation Since I have snowboarded in the Sierra Nevada and San Bernardino Mountains only, I will limit my response to that. Mount Shasta area in...
Blog Post Love to ski at Loveland by Nellie
The Loveland Ski Area is a ski area located near the town of Georgetown, Colorado. The area is a one of the closest to the Denver metro area and Front Range corridor making it popular with locals. ...
Blog Post 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 ...
Blog Post Tamarack Resort Closes by Nellie
Sad news. Tamarack Resort Closes; Employees Cut Loose acording to liftopia, it seems as if they were a very ballsy company that really never managed to get a good start - as if they were biting of ...
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