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How long is to long for a snowboard
2007-04-23 23:26:00
OK if you like to ride powder the longer the better if you like the park you should ride a board that is just up to your chin. I started on a 157 159 now the smallest I ride is 160-164-168 I love it but this a depends on where and when you ride. Don't be afraid to try new things this is why you ride to begin with it's all about the progression of riding.
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VA Tech Shooting
2007-04-19 01:33:00
I know this is off topic but it need to be said.What happened a VA Tech has me at a lost for words.First I would like to address the family to whom I turn to in there time and say. I'm so sorry for your loss I sorry this happened to you or anybody for that matter. There is no need for something like this take place under our nose withoutwarning. What do we teach our kids about other people. In this case it was not about the jock or popular people. This was about Rich and Poor how can this happen and no one notice. That is the question people will be asking did we learn nothing from the pastor is the answer in our future well it seems that way.So lets not let the lost of these Young Adults not be use for fuel for change.We must do something The answer is within our grasps.
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Which way would you go left or right Ronni...
2007-04-16 17:35:00
Which way would you go left or rightRonnie and tony taken in the view againQuarter pipe at the showcase show down Whistler Blackcomb BC Canada
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I got the blues
2007-04-10 01:17:00
It's the end of the season here on the east coast and now there's nothing left to do but wait till next year Unless you want to travel. It's so sad but the the time will pass and you will ride again so be happy and make lot's of doe ray mi for next years trips. PS find ways to pay for more time on the mountain buy turning your passion into a part time business contact me for info@smokescreenplate.com
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Don't forget to wax board before Storing away
2007-03-25 03:36:00
Always wax before you put it away for the summer.This will keep the base from drying out and make for a better ride first time out.The last thing you want to do on your first day out is look for wax after a late arrival. You Know what I mean those days when it seams you just can't get there early enough.So wax now slide later Peace.
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Getting back up after a spill
2007-03-15 18:37:00
There are two things that get hurt during a fall your body then your pride and in comes the fear. So think about it knowing this there are only three things to do to get back on track for 2008.1)Heal your body head to toe visualize next year in your head feel the first day of riding in your head.2)who needs pride when you know pride is for things that don't progress in this sport your only proud for short periods before you find something bigger that come along.3) Final FEAR OK let me show you fear if you fall and let it go to your head then next year will suck.also I don't know how old you are but you only have so many years to ride if you know what I mean. Don't let fear live in your head unless it's good fear.life goes quick vacations go quicker enjoy life look before you leap.
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Never think you are that good
2007-03-11 23:08:00
There are all types of camps you can attend to step up your riding so you can rise to the top.Whistler Blackcomb Has A summer camp on the blackcomb glacier.there are other camps around the world we will bring them to you asap.Do it while you young so you can nail it till you old.
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Riding in trees
2007-03-07 02:14:00
Riding in the trees is always fun and full of powder stashes If you know where to look.I know what you are thinking and riding in the trees is easier then you think. and again you just have to know where to look. Look at the tree and you become the tree look at the gap and you shoot the gap with the flow of a river. Always look to where you would like the board to go and the board will respond to the thought that mind creates this is almost automatic except you have to look to the gaps in the trees. Never enter the trees alone and never go in without knowing where you will wind up And always have a way to reach the outside world. A map would not be a bad thing to carry and will not hurt. PS a helmet will help keep you safer take you time have fun and enjoy you time in the trees it's a peaceful ride.
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Show Case Show Down Whistler
2007-03-07 00:31:00
What's up people We are back with the winners of this years 2007 Show case Showdown. brought to you by Whistle r Blackcomb Sapient Snowboards and Showcase Show down. This years winners are as follows.Mens Chris Wimbles 1St Place WinnerJacob Koia 2ND Place WinnerGirls Pilar PetersonEverything was great this was an event to remember. The sponsors gave away lot of good stuff like Sapient boards,clothing,bindings and much more this is a annual event that you can't miss we Thank Whistler Blackcomb Mountain For allowing us to be a part of this great event. Other Sponsors Include Anon,Red,Bakoda,Volcom,Dakine,Vans And NixonIf you would like to learn more about Whistler
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Always know where you are going
2007-02-17 21:59:00
When riding in a new place always know where you are going. some many times you want to see it all but sometime that all can be down right full of danger.but if you know before you go this will keep you from wandering in a bad direction.Don't be afraid to ask the locals in the shops most the time they will be happy to tell you where you should not go without a guide.just use common sense wile riding and always keep your self in check especially in family areas people are some times killed you may not have been there but it does still happen.Most of all know your limits and have fun forever.
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Making pictures into post cards
2007-02-17 21:36:00
Take your goofy pictures and turn them into post cards send them to friends,sell them to shops or online for a fee lots of people do it turn your passion into something that even more exciting.If you need help there this company that's doing my cards for this blog for the Whistler trip they are well trusted and have been doing business for 8 years.Belimage Graph-x is your one stop Promotion & Advertising Station,from concept to distribution.Belimage Graph-XCommitted to your success through advertising over radio, television, newspaper, magazine, any print medium, word of mouth, etc.After having been in business for 8 years, we are confident in having reached our nitch and are specialized in affordable high-quality graphic and printing onto all medium with quick turnaround.We invest in the latest digital equipment to keep up with competition and have a staff committed to excellence. We want to give your job a distinct look. We are in the business of advertising you.We Design & Print...
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Riding in powder
2007-02-15 18:01:00
I don't know if you have ever had the chance to ride deep powder. If you had then you must have heard to set your bindings back one notch so the board will go under and then come to the top this makes you feel like you are floating on air. Don't worry this is easy to do and takes only about 20 min to get riding smooth. At first don't worry about leaning back that's why you set the bindings back so they can do all the work.life's short play hard and always do what you love when you want and whatever you do keep make sure you get to whistler this year is already epic with no end in sight.
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Whitler Blackcomb brakes all time snow fall record
2007-02-15 17:58:00
Whistler Black comb Recreation ForcastAlpine Recreation Forecast For The South Coast Mountains Issued By The Pacific Weather Centre Of Environment Canada At 5.00 Am Pst Thursday 15 February 2007 For Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday And Monday.The Next Scheduled Forecast Will Be Issued At 2.00 Pm.Synopsis..A Pacific Frontal System Will Spread Precipitation Over The South Coast Mountains Today. The Precipitation Will End This Evening As The System Moves Out Of The Region And A Weak Ridge Of High Pressure Builds Over The Area. A Second Frontal System Will Approach The South Coast Mountains On Friday Bringing Precipitation.Whistler - Blackcomb.Today..Periods Of Snow .Alpine High Minus 1.Snowfall Accumulation 5 To 10 Cm.Freezing Level Near Valley Bottom Rising To 1400 Metres This Afternoon.Mountain Top Winds Southwest 40 To 60 Km/H.Tonight..Snow Ending This Evening Then Cloudy Periods.Snowfall Accumulation Trace.Alpine Low Minus 5.Freezing Level 1400 Metres Lowering To Valley Bottom Ov...
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Last min deals Heli Holiday BC Canada
2007-02-09 17:29:00
LAST MINUTE SAVINGS withEAGLE PASS HELISKIING in The Magnificent Monashee Mountains27 KM WEST OF Revelstoke BC Vancouver or Calgary arrival with connecting flight to Kelowna Airport, Okanagan Valley Feb 18 to 24th Special Price of: $7780CAD plus 6% gst 7 DAY Package includes: 3 groups of 4 max of 12 guests7 days of helicopter ski touring - 100K vertical feetcertified guides7 nights accommodation Griffin Lake Lodgeavalanche beacon/ helicopter safety training, use of avalanche transceiversall meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beveragesGround transportation from Kelowna will be included - approx 1.5 hours A 3 day during this time is also an option at a cost of: $3790 CAD plus 6% gst Heli ski holidayTo take advantage of this special offer contact Nina: 1.877.428.4354 or 1.250.542.3852
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Leaving for Whistler Can't wait
2007-02-06 17:08:00
Ya it's almost time to pack and head out to do the thing I love.Snowboarding is my life and now I found A way to get even closer.we will be covering the changes at whistler as well as things That where always there that makes this place the top resort in my eyes.stay tuned we will bring you hot spots to eat top things to do, new trails to rip and snowboarding tips from The whistler Snowboarding School. We will be putting short videos on you tube and Revver.com stay tune and remember whistler is braking all snow records this year do what you have to to get there this year or next.your not getting any younger.
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Whistler Just Got Bigger And Better
2007-01-26 21:18:00
New High Speed Lift Provides Access to Symphony Amphitheatre, one of the Most Spectacular High Alpine Areas Available in North AmericaWhistle r Blackcomb announced that the new lift-accessed area in the high alpine of Whistler Mountain will be crowned the Symphony Amphitheatre to reflect its spectacular natural amphitheatre-like terrain. The area will be accessed by the newly named Symphony Express.The Symphony Amphitheatre brings to the fore one of Whistler Mountain's favorite in-bounds backcountry experiences. Long referred to by locals as the Musical Bumps, Piccolo, Symphony and Flute Bowls are the encore to Whistler's Harmony Bowl, but until now have been reserved for those willing to hike for their turns. This winter, the Symphony Express will provide access to over 1,000 acres of this intermediate and advanced terrain.The zone's new name was inspired by the area's natural theatre-like setting with its unmatched views, vast open bowls, deep snow and gladed finales. Following...
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Lesson Five If You Come To Bc Must See Heliholiday
2007-01-26 19:01:00
Understanding The Exclusive World of Heliskiing British Columbia Heliski operators are scattered throughout this mountainous province from north to south and east to west. The combination of snowfall, cool temperatures and regular breaks in weather systems make for an ideal powder playground. The differences between the operations are in the accommodation, the types of helicopters, the sizes of the groups, the numbers of groups per helicopter, and the locations of the lodges (some are remote; some are in towns). Some operations specialize in daily heliskiing from a ski resort while others offer only multi-day trips from a destination or remote lodge. Each operator offers the same base experience: they all have access to vast expanses of terrain. Operators are members of the Heli Cat Canada Association and their mandate is to ensure that no matter which operation is chosen, the safety measures taken are all the same. “No one operation is safer than any other.” World-class standa...
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Riding With Lifters Good Or Bad
2007-01-26 01:34:00
I love to ride lifter but not everyone does.for me I like the way they allow me to turn on the dime and always allot easier on the body it's smooth fast slick and makes for one sick ride. I would like to hear how you feel about lifters Good or Not see Ya.
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Let talk Jumps for a while
2007-01-13 22:00:00
Now that you know how to ride your felling good You want to learn to jump. It's a feeling you cant get enough you keep going for more. So how do you jump if you never did before.1)in a flat area on the snow out of the way by the base of the mountain with one foot in this being your front. Place loose foot on the board pressed against back binding lean back as if you wanted to wheelie push tail of board and like a pogo. just enough to level you out in the air so the board don't come out from under you when you take air.2)Take it to a jump start riding towards ramp start off on something small.in a low ridding position crouch over toe edge Take a few turns to control speed but make sure you let it go in time to clear the knuckle its always better to land on the down slope your knees will thank you. when you get to top of ramp just lean back pop the board to level out spot landing and land with the whole board not the tip not the tail. kind of like an airplane.let me know how it goes...
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What About Okemo
2007-01-07 00:02:00
For the last Three year's all I have heard is what about Okemo. so what about it I have never been there yet but we are planning to go see what it has to offer. according to my brother it is the place to be. He said the terrain park is dope and the snow making is great and then there's the fact that they get lots of natural snow as well can't wait to go. Stay tune we will bring you the best of Okemo.We will be starting A blog geared for the goings on of Okemo with weather updated daily and updates form the mountain on everything including promotions from Okemo.
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Free advance or begginers group lesson for one
2007-01-05 01:49:00
Post top ten reason why we should pick you be funny be creative be yourself Thank You
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What's Stoping You From Riding Switch???
2006-12-30 17:42:00
There are several Ways that you can become a better switch rider then you ever thought possible.1 You need to first stop riding with the back foot at zero Degrees move to about three degrees duck out what we mean by ducked out simply that your two feet angle out from each other. This will allow for the movement you need in you back knee so that it is not strained and will drive the board in the proper direction that you want that board to go. The main reason you can't do this set at zero is because zero is for beginners so that they get forced to stop the board from spinning complete circles this is not fun you can also spin be setting the back foot To a degree that you are not ready for just yet.2 Your back foot should either degrees to start no more then six if you feel you can handle that which is not that bad. The whole point is to gradualy work you way up to anywhere you feel your riding will advance. Some riders are set fifteen front fifteen back or even as much as eigh...
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Can't Wait To Get To Glaciers Reach Whistler Bc
2006-12-29 20:27:00
We are going to whistler blackcomb bc once again why because nothing else comes close. This time we are going to stay in style at the glaciers reach.this place has been recomended by so many people that have stayed in these units and other places please see there new additon site that is packed with info needed to make a great vacation even better you will be taken care of like you are family.www.whistlervacations.comwww.whist lerlodging.com new website
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Geting off the lift made easy
2006-12-29 01:23:00
Getting off the lift you have one leg strapt in and the back foot out. Ok what we are going to try is a slight shift in the placement of that back foot depending on how you have to turn. as a right foot foward rider sitting on the far right You will be makeing a heel turn. when you stand up to ride off ramp place back foot over back edge of the board to apply pressure to edge to turn you away from the other riders exiting the lift and please always look where you want to go and the board will follow even with the back foot out you will become very good at this over time. as right foot foward rider on the left you will shift to apply pressure to toe edge of the board and if you are in the middle put foot centered and ride stright look where you are going let others worry about where the have to go and this should make you loading and unloading more successful.
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Whistler Snowboard school tips?
2006-12-28 00:30:00
We are working with intrawest to bring you tips from the whistler snowboard school and possibly stratton.This year we will be going to whistler again it was hard to be away. we even went during the worst year the locals had ever seen before.That did not matter this time I know where every thing is and what under that snow.Whistle r is off to a great and record braking year can't wait to get there. I love intrawest resorts we always get a great deal and stay in the best places if you are planing anything else this year cancel now or you might regret the choice you made. Meet you at the T bar on the blackcomb side
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Learn to ride like a pro
2006-12-23 19:14:00
whether You do ride or never did before then this blog is for You.we will be bringingyou tips and advice from people who have been there before. you can do this we will b putting up clips that will help you to advance in this fast paced sport. Our group gets awayalot to unbeliveable places like whistler blackcomb bc,breckenridge co, The CanyonsUtah, lake tahoe and many more we are going to start a magzine aswell as apodcast and are looking for sponsors and keep coming back to this blog for lessons one thourgh expert.visit our other blog www.snowboardingstories.blogspot.com to tell you funny or painful stories.
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