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Riding the lift with ease while snowboarding
2007-12-18 21:20:00
One technique i learned over the years has been to control my board while getting off the lift. lets take a four man lift for the purpose of this lesson. OK if you are right foot forward first sit on the right side of the lift when you stand up to exit the lift you will need to clear the other riders so.First stand up then place back of the back foot the one that is not strapped in over the heal edge of the board. This will help to turn you away from the rest of the riders and put your board in a position to stop with ease. Second try it from the left side stand up and put the toes of your boot over the toe edge of your board this will take you left of all riders in a great position to stop with ease.now sit in the middle get up place foot center on the board look forward to where you want the board to go. when you need to stop place back foot over the back end of the board to slow you to a stop from the drag applied by your boot.
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Big snow for Vail,Breckenridge,Keystone,Beaver Creek,Heavenly
2007-12-08 16:52:00
The snow has been flying and will continue to fall at some record breaking rates. Here is some totals.1) Vail powder alert 8" inch in 24 hrs with 32" total for the week and the snow is still coming down. Over two feet expected with more storms on the way.2) Beaver Creek 8" in 24 hrs and 16 in 48 hrs with much more on the way.3) Keystone was able to open 1700 Acres including outback & northpeak4)Breckenridge is also under powder alert and has recived some high snow totals for the week and it is still snowing.5) Even Heavenly in Lake Tahoe is getting hit hard.Be sure and Check out great deals from Southwest Airlines the offical Airlines of snowboarding School and Colarado resort locationsThe video attached came off the Beaver Creek website and show there Snow boarding school and the unique terrian park the use for learning.

Vail Resort Snow Dazes December 3rd-9th 2007
2007-12-03 15:43:00
Vail has it going on with Snow Daze video going down December 3rd-9th 2007. There will be all kinds of music acts like Ziggy Marly Dec 6th, Social D Dec 7th, the roots Dec 8th and to add the icing on the slopes Ludacris on Dec 8th. This is an event that you might not want to miss if you love to ride, Ski and party while listening to the hottest music acts of all times. So if you have the time and money then get up and get booking. The snow is great right now with more on the way. Also look at Southwest Airlines to get you there offical Airlines of Colorado
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Learn to ride in the trees with a snowboard
2007-11-24 18:39:00
Tree or Glade riding can be fun and beautiful but safe is what you need to make it here is 8 things to remember while riding the in the glades or tree as most know them.1) Never go in alone always ride in a group of three or more three can ride together if you have four two by two is the bes way.2) Alway use radios and make sure the groups all have one if not regroup until you do all have phones or radios that work in that area nextel works real good. Bring extra batteries with you you never Know if you will be in too long.3)always look at the gap between the trees never look at them. you control the board with your head where you look is where you will go.4) Alway wear Helmet and Eye wear while riding in the trees be aware of branches and twigs that stick out of trees.5) Alway Know where you are going use maps and know where you will end up. Always know where the lifts are slight drifts in your line can mean finding no lift and lots of miles to hike late at night when it's cold 6)...
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heli season is here book early or concider 2009
2007-11-19 20:56:00
Here is a trip of a life time there are so many throughout BC to book these exclusive trips visit heliskiholidayMONDAY JANUARY 21 > FRIDAY JANUARY 25 $5750 per person CAD ROOM FOR 8 GUESTS snowwater Websitesnow water blog Arrival City – Kelowna BC (rent a vehicle – 3.5 hours) Spokane WA (shuttle or rent a vehicle 2.5 hours)ADDITIONAL COSTS: Pre & post accommodation dependent on flights AND travel & medical insurance (APPROX 5.5% OF TOTAL COST + $3.40 PER DAY)OPTIONAL: Pre ski Red Mountain or Whitewater Resort can be arranged at a estimated cost of $275 per night per person 2008 HELI SEASON, 85% FULLY BOOKEDIF HELISKIING IS ON YOUR TODO LIST FOR 2008 – QUICK ACTION IS REQUIRED (every operator in the province is extremely busy)
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sponsored by breckenridge and vail collection of mountains
2007-11-06 01:06:00
Also this year we are being sponsored By Breckenridge and the Vail and it's listed on this next link I will call it the Vail mountain collectioncollection of mountains we will be heading there in April 2008 look for more post here and on snowboarding Stories relating to these mountains and their schools. I would like to Thank the head of Vail resort public relations who's name I will leave out for now until i get his permission to post it.Stay tuned lost of great content ahead for this year.
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Meet our new sponsors Mammoth Mountain Ca
2007-10-27 22:27:00
Meet our new sponsors Mammoth Mount ain Ca this is one of the best mountains on the planet. We are so very excited to go there and bring back lot of cool content for This blog and it's readers. From what I see here I like this place already. So wax your boards and come with us in the real life or by reading Our blog. Hope you can join us we are working on package deals for the week we are there so you can come and save money and enjoy what Mammoth Has to offer. do it now before you get older its a true gem of a resort.I would like to thank Mammoth mountain and the public relations director for working with us. This is our second sponor each year will carry a new sponsored mountain.
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How to handle black ice while snowboarding
2007-10-24 18:24:00
If You live on the east coast this is very common and lots of people get injured every year from black ice. Don't think it does not happen out on the west coast it does,black ice can happen even at the big mountains if conditions are right for black ice. So what do You do keep your eyes on changing conditions at all times. When you spot Ice call it to the riders behind You then if there is no time to go around You have to ride it out go on the ice look where you want the board to go in this case it straight no turns until that board hit turnable base also Known a snow. Turning On ice can put You out of the game for a while if not for good. PS ride safe and in control at all times enjoy what the mountain has to offer.
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Snowboarding trip check list
2007-10-16 18:46:00
OK maybe You already know where You are going this year or maybe you don't if You don't come to Mammoth mountain we will be there this winter as soon as I find out details I will post them here. For those who want to go I will put together a great package form the mountain and post them here. Check list 1) bring an extra board unless You plan to buy one while on holiday.2)extra bindings unless You plan to buy on location.3) extra binding plates and screws these are a must!4) Head count of who's going.5)Video game consoles.6) If You sporting van boas or any boas then buy extra cable and buttons caps.7)Snowboarding socks,hat, gloves,don't for get any gear it is the worst felling in the world.8) If You have any avalanche gear bring it for the back country and out of bound hike Only go with guilds or if You know that area rally really well don't go it alone.9) binding tools.10)recording devices video,camera,radios,Ipod.11) Extra money don't forget the ca...
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Do You Want To work At Mammoth Mountain
2007-10-05 03:29:00
Ok listen up Mammoth is hiring staff for the winter season that's set to start Nov 8th so here is a link to the job listings at Mammoth Mount ain Ca.
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Early opening for Mammoth Mountain this year
2007-10-04 04:00:00
Nov 8th is the day that Mammoth mountain plans to open for the 2007-2008 season so if you live local this is great news for You and even if you don't that date is the date you should be booked by for best dates and lodging options Book early.We are pretty sure this is where we are going to take the Snowboarding School trip to this year. So get out to Mammoth this year and play hard. we will post the dates when we get them so you can come at the same time. We will put you on film and interview you about the sport and add it to the internet and our blogs. We will be going during an event this is even more reason to come.PS Mammoth has plenty of Job for the winter on there site
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Always bring extra screw sor Your screwed!
2007-10-03 01:25:00
The last thing You need is to run around looking for screws when You could be riding. Bring extra of anything You can You never know when You or crew member might need it.
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Learning to Ollie
2007-09-28 01:30:00
The easiest way to learn this is on a flat area with front foot strapped in and back out.1) Place back foot against back binding from the center of the board.2) Place weight on back foot like doing a wheelie.3) When the front of the board lifts up pop up and forward to lift back end off ground.4) stay centered land then try again until you got it.5) strap in and take it to the slopes PS video of all this and lots more coming this winter of 2008
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It's Time For Warren Miller Again
2007-09-11 22:31:00
This time of the year is warren miller time the videos are playing on TV again. That mean one thing two more months of goo weather for most spots.If you want a good learn to ride video warren millers learn to ride is worth your time I promise You.so watch Warren miller but don't pack just yet.
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Picking the most epic mountain to ride
2007-09-08 21:58:00
Do Your home work and decide for Yourself and what's best for Your whole group so you can all learn and have fun. We found Whistler Blackcomb to be great for our whole group , the town and people are just great. Food was to die for. the snow was graet and the heli riding in BC is just Grand.to correct my writing go to my new blog Correctable Writings.
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Now is a good time to buy gear
2007-08-31 01:07:00
August is the right time to go and buy new gear cheap. Most stores have a end of summer sale to get rid of last years stuff to make room for this years. So get out early to get the best selections.Or use this link to find great web deals on back to snowboard school gearEnd of season sale! Save 10%-30% on all 2007 BURTON gear! ProBoardShop.com
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podcast for snowboarding school coming soon
2007-08-14 00:43:00
I will be starting snowboarding school podcast so stay tuned talk to You soon. This will happen asap I have 14 blogs to do this so maybe twice a month three tops for each blog.
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Whistler Blackcomb video comming soon
2007-08-06 21:14:00
video is being done by a graphic artist named Frankie Farella Who was on the trip and is an instrumental part Snowboarding School and is also a sick rider who keeps getting better like wine over time this kids nicknames include cranky Frankie by morning and fancy foot Farella by noon and by night The Pain Reliever.I would like to thank Frankie for the work he has done and let the world know that I'm proud of him.
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riding with one foot helps you navigate the mountain better
2007-08-06 20:55:00
Riding with one foot strapped in can help you ride better. When you first learned about snowboarding you had to learn to skate and ride with one foot strapped that being You front foot. This is like that only you will add a technique to the back foot that will help you steer better,get off lifts with ease and total control.Start off skating with lead foot in and back foot out. Push off and get some speed then when you bring back foot off ground decide what turn to make toe or heel side turn. Place the back foot slightly over the edge you want to turn. This helps to get the edge up. After you master this take it to the lift.If you are on the left or right side of lift depending on you stance you place back foot over the edge to move away from other riders exiting the lift in the middle you go straight leaving back foot center until your clear riders then shit foot over any edge to stop with control.
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What a Stress Releaver!!!
2007-07-27 22:24:00
When I'm snowboarding i don't think about anything!!! All i think about is the next jump or turn. I love the breeze in my face and in my hair there is no feeling like it!!! Everyone should only know the feeling of riding up the lift and looking down seeing ur board daling in mid air and feeling like the cable is going to fray.. that's not stress!!(LOL). Then u arrive at the top of the mountain just wanting to strip in and get that breeze blowing in ur face & hair doing about 30 to 40 miles per hour there is just nothing like it.. I love it. Then all u want to do is just get to the bottom and start all over again. Then u say to yourself wow were is the next mountain that i can ride and of cause it has to be bigger,better and of cause longer trails. the whole expedience is just awesome u get to see so many different places on another level. I'm so happy i learned this sport because it just completes me as a person!! And there is nothing better about this being a stress releaser be...
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Ever Been Heliboarding Before
2007-06-19 00:22:00
Now is the time to plan that trip. I know a lady in BC Canada who her name is Nina she works with all the top company's in BC and north America she has a real nice website with reviews to help you find the ride that best fit Your whole group.Remember You only live once. Get out and play hard while Your still Young!PS Book early to make sure you get enough seats.
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Snowboarding School Plan's For 2008 /2009Season
2007-06-05 00:50:00
Right now As I write the emails are getting to their locations. We have already been invited to snowbird to showcase their mountain and Snowboarding School . And while we are there I sent an email to The Canyons To hit them up in the same trip the canyons are beautiful and fun. Snowbird Has new magic carpet through tunnel to the top.And then it's Jackson hole if say Ok to our email to showcase their new 100 passenger Tram . then back to our original sponsors Whistler mountain to see opening of the peak to peak gondola
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Trying a 180 first time
2007-06-01 02:01:00
Ok there are two ways to do this front side 180 where when You get to the point where You want to start the rotation and the front of your board will see down hill in air.or back side where you take off 180 back side down hill first thing you see you will see is the up hill until you finish and land.Practice often If you ride switch then try it that way I like to switch right before jump so I land in my normal position then you can do any way you like.PS keep your head up during rotation and keep head to side of rotation until it's time to land spot it and land it.
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One thing you should know about snowboarding
2007-05-25 14:24:00
When the season ends the sadness sets in.so find a hobby like wave running or wake boarding. Just do something to keep your mind off of it. I have started blogs for both sports hope you enjoy to the max. this summer will be great and then comes fall where we feel like hunting we also have blogs for that. when we finish hunting it's time to ride. In between them all there's spear fishing so I started another blog about that.
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Whistler peak to peak gondola Dec 2008
2007-05-16 23:03:00
This is huge our sponsors whistler blackcomb have out done them selves now. With the peak to peak gondola is four time the golden gate bridge and four time the statue of liberty this is great news four whistler lover's. click here see in detailed video on the project.also see My new blog Camping Stories
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Helmet cams get great video
2007-05-16 22:42:00
Helmet cams work real well. Be sure to get one that is h20 compatible. It may take a few times out to set the mounts and angles from there your good to go. Most of all have fun with your new helmet cam all it takes is one button to control the camera in the pack.
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Do You still have an itch to ride then scratch it
2007-05-15 22:22:00
This is a great spring to get in your last rides late in the season. Our sponsor Whistler Blackcomb and other mountains go to About snowboarding to read about resorts that remain open.
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Interview with snowboarding school teacher at whistler
2007-05-04 00:44:00
This is an interview we did with the Whistler blackcomb snowboard school in Whistler Bc Canada.
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Learn To Butter Your Roll
2007-05-03 18:56:00
this move is easy but seems so hard in people's minds. Press the front of your board and lift back foot towards front foot until you feel comfortable with it then you can add a 360 on the ground nose press assault. Work with it tweak it a little and make it your own. "You Can Do IT"
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See Our new blog out today
2007-04-27 21:05:00
Wave runner stories is a place to tell your wave runner stories to others and read there's have fun.
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