October 18, 2007
Canadian Ross Rebagliati was born in Vancouver BC on the 14th July of 1971. In the year 1991 Ross became a professional snowboarder and he was the first person winning the golden Olympic medal for this enthralling winter sport. It all happened at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Unfortunately after he won the prestigious gold medal, it became clear […]
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August 17, 2007
Snowboarding trick terms
Air to Fakie: is where you mae a -degree turn in the air followed by a switch, it’s a good chance to practice your movements in the air.
Alley Oops: making a 180 degrees as you go uphill in the halfpipe, not for beginners!
Backside 720: an advanced trick where you make […]
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August 5, 2007
Tips for renting gear
So, you’re planning a skiing or snowboarding trip. You have your travel and lodging plans all set up, but have you gotten your equipment yet? While buying your own equipment may be more convenient, it’s also a lot more expensive. If you have never been skiing before, you may want to consider […]
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July 30, 2007
An introduction to snowboarding
Do you love winter? Or, more importantly, do you love spending time in the cold winter weather? If so, and you are looking for a great new activity to try this winter, consider snowboarding.
For many people, the idea of snowboarding sounds dangerous, like it was only for crazy teenage […]
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