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Taking a Solo Journey: Reflecting On Riding Alone
Just over a week ago, I played hooky from work and headed up to Blue Mountain to snowboard. It was the first time I had travelled so far to go riding all by myself (I have hit up the little local hill by myself a few times). It was actually a very relaxing day for [...]
Season Progress Report: It Makes Me Sad
I have been out snowboarding much less than I could have ever expected. Work, social obligations, and the weather have all conspired against me. If not against me, then against whomever I was going to board with. I have only racked a pitiful, pathetic, and depressing SIX days so far this season. I suppose I [...]
Let’s Talk Lids: The Importance of Helmets
I rarely wear my helmet. I only wear it for the first day or two on an unfamiliar mountain. I find it a bit heavy, cumbersome, and not anywhere near as comfortable as wearing a toque. I’m just being honest here. I know that helmets make a huge difference in preventing head injuries, but I don’t [...]
The Eyes Have It: A Snowboarding Goggles Discussion
Everyone wears goggles. They are essential when snowboarding. Goggles keep wind, ice and snow out of your eyes, they keep your eyes and the areas around them warm, and of course they protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the sun. When I was in Banff last month I had two pairs of goggles with [...]
These Boots Are Made for Boarding
I’ve talked about shopping for a snowboard and for a set of bindings, but up until now I have never talked about buying boots. Boots are arguably the single most important piece of equipment you can buy. All too often they are bought hastily or for the wrong reasons. Something happened a few weeks ago [...]
Defining Snowboarding Etiquette
I have thinking about this for the past few weeks; is there a difference between snowboarding and skiing etiquette? My initial reaction was yes, there are inconsiderate or dangerous bahaviours that are specific to boarders or skiers. I hopped on google to see what I could find on snowboarding etiquette. I clicked on a link to [...]
Riding Under the Influence
While I was in Banff, something occurred to me; it seems like some people really like to mix snowboarding with a bit of drinking or smoking herbs. Now when I say drinking, I do not mean getting drunk. Two of my friends had flasks on them which some that were present shared. I must admit that when [...]
Back from Banff and Sunshine Village
I apologize for my absense, but being the last person I know that doesn’t own a laptop or smartphone, it is difficult for me to get online when I am away from home. But I am indeed back now. Before I left I didn’t know where I would end up riding. It came down to [...]
First Turns Reviewed
By the time we made it up to Blue Mountain (which is of course neither blue nor a mountain), it was about 5:15PM. Traffic was very slow at times. The resort didn’t seem very crowded, possibly because of how cold it was. I had to wait in line to pick up my season’s pass which [...]
Snowmaggedon: Massive Storm Surge, Dumb Name, or Both?
A large snow system is working it’s way across the U.S., heading northeast and is now on my doorstep here in Southern Ontarion. I heard the term “Snowmaggedon” used on the radio last night and it was apparently voined by Environment Canada. This storm even dumped snow in Las Vegas, which hasn’t seen this much [...]
