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As with most sporting equipment, there are no universally best or worse beginner snowboards, but rather the best beginner snowboards for you and your personal style, preferences and budget. Freeriders, for example, tend to prefer long, stiff boards, which allow for better maneuverability when off-trail. Meanwhile, beginners and novices might prefer a more versatile, unspecialized […]
Snowboarding, which blends sports like skiing, surfing, and skateboarding, is a thrilling winter activity. Whether you like to do tricks at a resort, board down snowy mountains, or explore the backcountry, you'll need the proper outerwear. A waterproof, windproof, and breathable snowboard jacket is essential. You'll also want to look for features like a powder […]
If you love snowboarding, then you’ll know how important it is to have the right gear on before you hit the slopes. Just like having a snowboard jacket, gloves and goggles, the right pair of pants should be part of your snowboard outerwear and are crucial to a great snowboarding experience. Without a warm, comfortable […]
When you're snowboarding, staying warm and dry is a top priority. If riders are chilly and wet the whole time they're on the slopes, no one has much fun and they could catch a cold. A good snowboarding jacket is one of the most important pieces of gear. In this article, we'll list ten of […]
Introduction Time for new bindings? Or maybe even your first pair? It can feel overwhelming to try to find the best quality gear, stay in your price range, and get the right fit for your boarding style. Choosing your next pair of bindings can feel a lot like trying to pick a movie to watch […]
If you’re getting in gear for your next ski or snowboard season, you may have found yourself debating whether or not it’s worth shipping your ski or snowboarding gear for your upcoming trip! While it may seem like a strange thing to do, you’ll quickly find that there are plenty of great reasons to make […]
Skiing can be a lifetime hobby. And it’s no secret that it’s possible to drop a considerable sum on the most high-tech all-mountain skis, boots and bindings. You do need a good equipment setup to make the most of your time on the hill, but there are ways to gear up for skiing at a […]
Whenever we think of doing any type of athletic activity, we sometimes believe we can get away with eating more than usual, thanks to the number of calories we’re planning on burning. Of course, this is understandable with sports like soccer, baseball, and the like, but does the same hold true when skiing and snowboarding. […]
Today, we'll share some of our favorite skiing safety tips that'll help you stay safe on the slopes this season. Staying Safe On The Slopes In the US, over 6.8 million active skiers indulge in this wonderful sport every year, and this number jumps to a staggering 200 million worldwide. And while it’s fantastic to […]
Have you ever wondered what it means when a skier or snowboarder says, "Yeah, I can do the blacks" or "I ski mostly blue trails?" They are referring to a mountain resort trail designation system that categorizes ski and snowboard slopes by difficulty. Since the 1960s, mountain resorts throughout North America (and much of the […]