How to Stay in Shape as a Snowboarder in the Summer
Snowboarding is an extremely physical sport that works a special set of muscles. Taking time off from the slopes can cause these important muscles to get slightly weaker, which will cause your skills to diminish. The changing weather seasons can make it tough to find...
A Look at Teeluride, Colorado, Snowboarding Destination
Telluride is a small town of about 2,300 people in the southwest of Colorado. What began as a silver and gold mining camp in the 1870s has transformed into a world-renowned ski and snowboarding destination. In fact, Conde Nast readers chose Telluride as the No. 1 ski...
Snowboards to Try Out as a Beginner
If you are new to snowboarding you likely don’t know where to begin when looking for the right board as a beginner. There are many questions you might be asking. How long should the board be? Is it better to have a stiff board or a flexible one? How much does a...
The Best Places to Snowboard in 2021
Skiing has evolved from a sport aimed at professionals to an activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The cold months of the year don’t need to be kept at home; many people plan trips to their favorite ski resorts, hoping to make the best of fresh snow. As...
Tips for Managing Speed Control on a Snowboard
As you might expect, speed control is one of the most important skills that a snowboarder can have. This is especially true with regard to steeper runs on "black diamond" hills; however, it's easy to lose control on even moderate slopes when we don't rein in our...
Building Up Your Stamina for Snowboarding
If you're planning to learn how to snowboard, you're in for a real treat: Few activities are as exciting as this dynamic sport. But snowboarding is also a serious workout: If you want to get the most out of your next day on the mountain, be sure that you're prepared...
Top Five Olympic Snowboarding Moments
While snowboarding has been a popular recreational activity for many years, it only became recognized as an Olympic sport in 1998. Despite being one of the youngest sports in the event, there have been plenty of great moments over the last 23 years. These are the five...
Four Tips for Cleaning a Well-Used Snowboard
If you've spent any amount of time on a snowboard, you know how important it is to keep it clean. A clean snowboard glides more easily over the snow and is necessary for making smooth turns and controlling your speed. If this is news to you and you don't know how to...
Finding Your Snowboarding Style
Snowboarders tend to come in all sorts of shapes and sizes: Some snowboarders live to hike backcountry trails in search of perfect powder runs; other snowboarders stick to half-pipes or park areas. Finding your own tempo as a snowboarder can be a bit of a tricky...
How to Improve Your Snowboarding Stance
While there are many commonalities between surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, one aspect that is unique to snowboarding is the use of bindings that actually "lock" your feet into position on your board. Like surfboards or skateboards, however, the way you...