Snowboarding
BC At Last
Once again I am off during Christmas break to Alberta to see friends and to kick off the snowboard season. The first two years were spent in Banff (Sunshine) and then we went to Jasper last year. It seems as though this year will have more variety. Upon landing in Edmonton (and sleeping for a [...]
Take the Ski Train to France
Remember when I said our UK buddies had the distinct advantage of being only hours away from accessing epic international terrain? I don’t think I realized how easy it actually was. The Eurostar ski train leaves regularly after the Christmas holidays and drops riders off in the resorts of Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne or Bourg-St-Maurice – all [...]
Transworld Snowboarding Launches iPad Version
Popular industry mag Transworld Snowboarding has launched an iPad version of its popular magazine. Available from iTunes for $2.99, the digital edition of the magazine features additional video, music and photos. While I haven’t checked it out, I have purchased a couple of Wired Magazines formatted for the iPad, and the reading experience is great. [...]
Whistler Terrain Parks: 2010-2011 Update
Here’s a brief on what’s new this year in the terrain parks at Whistler Blackcomb. Whistler Blackcomb Parks 2011 Update from Lucas Ouellette on Vimeo.
It Could Be Worse. There Could Be NO SNOW.
The blog has once again been quiet because I was on an eight day business trip. When on the road, I find it difficult to keep up with my work email and the websites I typically follow, nevermind my personal email or blog. As a result, I end up somewhat disappearing for a few days. [...]
It Begins
Running around like crazy to get ready for a work trip but I wanted to share this tweet I came across! It’s started: over 20cm of snow has blanketed Banff-Lake Louise, with more forecasted. via @SkiBig3com For anyone interested.. Whistler has announced opening day will be November 25.
Holiday Valley To Introduce Big Upgrades
Holiday Valley, a popular ski resort a couple of hours from here in the Buffalo, NY area, is rolling out some significant upgrades this year. A new 2500′ run, improved night skiing, a faster, better lift and more snowmaking are among the improvements the resort will be rolling out this year. All in, the resort [...]
Snow Apps Your iPhone Needs to Have: Solipskier
Every time I’ve had a few minutes to pick up the iPhone and play a quick game, I’ve chosen Solipskier. This intuitive little game, which cost me less than three bucks, is a whole lot of fun. And although it features a dude on skis rather than a shredder, I figured it was worth mentioning [...]
The World Snowboard Championships are Coming
Last week, Norway was awarded the inaugural run of the World Snowboarding Championships, to be held in Olso in 2012. What are the World Snowboarding Championships? Good question. It looks like it will be an event held every four years that features both men’s and women’s slopestyle and halfpipe.
Olympic Follow-Up: Snowboardcross Led Injury Category
Interesting stat out last week from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, according to this article by the Canadian Press. According to the study, 73 per cent of the women and 11 per cent of the men sustained injuries. Canada’s badass hockey win aside, I really thought snowboardcross was one of the most exciting events [...]
