Most snowboarders will agree that riding chutes is one of the most exhilarating things that can be done on a mountain. Riding a chute is a lot like flying through a canyon or white water rafting. You will be moving at a high rate of speed through a narrow passage. There are two types of […]
Snowboarding at night
Nighttime snowboarding is another aspect of snowboarding that is unlike any other that you may have tried so far. Many people find snowboarding at night to be very relaxing, exciting and offer a new perspective on hills that they are constantly riding. On of the most important aspects of nighttime snowboarding is being very familiar […]
Snowboarding Through Trees
Tree riding on a snowboard can be very exciting and very rewarding. Often, the only place that has pristine powder is in between the trees. The other driving reason for riding between trees is the challenge. Before you start Wear protective gear Tree riding is not a sport for beginners to attempt due to the […]
Tiny bumps can be fun too
A common thing to encounter when snowboarding is a thing called moguls. Moguls are an array of small bumps that are close together. These bumps can be caused by riders constantly riding over and compacting snow, by elements under the snow or added to a run to create more excitement. Regardless of why the moguls […]
Jumps
Perhaps one of the first tricks that comes to mind when doing anything is jumping things or off things. For many of us the thrill of jumps started when we where kids riding our BMX bikes. We would ride as fast as we could before launching off a small ramp made of a piece of […]
Crust & crud
When it comes to snowboarding there are two important types of snow to consider. The first things that come to mind for many people are powder and non powder. While these are apt descriptions of perhaps ideal snowboarding conditions, they do not describe the type of snow that the majority of us will find each […]