What Is Cat Boarding? Where Can You Do It and How Much Does It Cost?
Cat boarding is one of the ways that you can get access to un-tracked powder, out in the backcountry. The “cat” part of it is a snowcat; that’s the vehicle that’s gonna transport you up hill, so that you can snowboard down…
Is Yoga Good For Snowboarding?
Yoga is something that’s been on my radar for quite a while now, though there’s never been a big enough impulse for me to actually give it go. Well, there have been a few things recently that have made me reconsider. Whilst I’m still not convinced that I am going to try it – that’s [...]
What Makes A Snowboarding Destination Tick For You?
Choosing where to go snowboarding isn’t always an easy decision. The combination of expense, a huge variety of resorts, and variable snow conditions make it tough. You don’t want to make a bad choice when you’re spending a lot of money! So what is it that you’re looking for in a resort? What makes a [...]
How To Find The Best Powder Spots In Resort
This article isn’t going to give you specific spots in specific resorts – I haven’t been to enough resorts for that. And besides, the challenge is finding spots yourself; if a powder spot was public knowledge, it wouldn’t be one of the best in the resort… First of all, what do I mean by powder [...]
The Search For Powder: Should You Go To New Resorts Or Return To The Same Place?
When it comes to choosing a resort for your snowboarding trip, there are many, many factors in play. But what if you’ve found a place you like? How does the choice of new resort vs. old sit with the powder-hungry snowboarder? You see, when it comes to parks, pistes, accommodation, night life and the like, [...]
5 Reasons To Get Some Coaching On Your Next Snowboarding Holiday
Have you graduated from beginner status as a snowboarder? Been away more than a couple of times? Do you fall into that wooly category that goes by the name of intermediate? As a snowboarder, when you move beyond the beginner phase, it’s common to leave tuition behind – sometimes for good. You can get around [...]
Why You Should Snowboard On A Glacier During The Summer
Have you ever thought about going snowboarding in the summer? Or is the concept of snowboarding on a glacier during summer totally new? It can be great fun, so read on to see if it could be suited to you… What to expect A mountain glacier will hold snow all year-round. Not all resorts have [...]
Practical Tips And Ideas For Filming Snowboarding
Thinking of buying a camera to take away snowboarding? Already got one? Here’s a collection of ideas and tips for those who enjoy recording their snowboarding exploits… Using the camera on the hill Camera Size. Some people like to ride with a pack, others don’t mind, and there are some, like myself, who positively don’t [...]
