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Steps to Snowboarding in Powder

October 10, 2016 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Step oneBorrow, rent, or buy a powder specific snowboard. Powder boards tend to be directional with a wider nose than tail. They will also tend to be a rocker camber.Step twoSet your snowboard bindings as far back as possible, while ...

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Prevent Wind Burn While Skiing

June 30, 2016 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Many skiers are familiar with wind burn: it’s when your skin feels dry, chapped, and irritated after a long day of skiing down the slopes. It’s painful and feels exactly like sunburn. Because that’s what it is.Wind burn is a bit of a misnomer, ...

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A Renter’s Guide for Choosing Snowboards

March 28, 2016 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Do you like floating through powder? Or cruise through groomed runs? The snowboard that you use will affect ride quality and performance. What to Know About Different Types of Snowboards The first thing you think about when choosing a board is the kind ...

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Skiing Basics: The Importance of Clothing, Accessories, And Attitude

February 29, 2016 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

The prospect of going downhill at high speeds is exciting, but don’t let the adrenaline rush get to your head. If it’s your first time to go skiing, there’s a lot more you need to remember than just making sure you have the right size of skis.To make ...

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Downhill Skiing: Why It’s More than Just a Thrill Ride

January 16, 2016 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Getting fit may not be the first thing that immediately comes to mind when you think of downhill skiing or snowboarding. After all, making your way down the slope is all about the adrenaline rush, right? Did you know, though, that the balancing and ...

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Snow-Packed: What to Bring on Your Ski Vacation to the Vail Valley

December 16, 2015 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Vail, Colorado has been a favorite ski and winter destination in the country and worldwide. The valley’s top feature, Vail Mountain, offers a variety of challenging ski spots and scenic, snow-coveredlandscapes. It is home to the finest snow sports schools ...

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PSA to Skiers: The Right Pair of Boots Enhances the Experience

October 28, 2015 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Skiing is a fun, exhilarating experience. Whether you’re a newbie or you’ve had your fair share of downhill slopes, it never stops being a desirable activity any time of the year. The right equipment plays a big part in that experience, to be truthful. ...

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What Type of Snowboarder Are You?

September 30, 2015 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Snowboarding is a fun and adrenaline pumping activity that is a must-do during winter. Before you satiate your need for speed down a slope, you need to choose an appropriate snowboard based on terrain and ability. Freestyle This type of board is shorter ...

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Snowboarding in Powder

December 24, 2014 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

Step One Borrow, rent, or buy a powder specific  snowboard. Powder boards tend to be directional with a wider nose than tail. They will also tend to be a rocker camber. Step Two Set your snowboard bindings as far back as possible, while maintaining a ...

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What to do in Vail

December 17, 2014 by Jackson Higgins Leave a Comment

So you’ve just finished skiing and are wondering what to do with yourself. It’s time to get your apres on. For those who don’t know “apres” skiing are the festivities that ensue after a hard day of skiing. It usually mean going to the bar, drinking some ...

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