Steep Is Overrated
Everyone thinks riding steeper terrain means a better day. After years of chasing it, I’m not convinced. Here’s why blue runs often deliver more fun.
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Chamonix Diary (2): Frozen Beard, BOA Fixed, New Friends
Blue skies, brutal cold, a trailside BOA fix and quick laps under Cornu with riders from Whistler. Another day snowboarding in Chamonix.
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Chamonix Diary: Flat White, Fast Laps, Tired Legs
Bluebird morning in Chamonix, hero groomers, a ridiculously good flat white at Planpraz and legs that did not survive the afternoon.
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I Rode Chamonix in Bad Visibility and Had a Great Day
I almost didn’t go out today. Every webcam in Chamonix looked like it had been dipped in milk. Snow stuck to the lenses, zero contrast,
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Chamonix as a Beginner? (My Thoughts)
I’m in Chamonix right now. Here’s what it’s actually like for beginners and early intermediates, without the hype or scare stories.
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How To Feel More Comfortable In The Air
Getting comfortable in the air took me way longer than learning to ride. This is the stuff that finally made it click.
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What Actually Fixes Skidded Turns
After years of teaching snowboarding, here’s what actually fixes skidded turns and why the usual advice doesn’t work.
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I Miss Being Bad at Snowboarding
Learning to snowboard is chaotic, frustrating and hilarious. I got better, but I miss how it felt when I had no idea what I was doing.
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How to Fall Without Hurting Yourself
When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, falling is a fine art. Here’s my tips on falling without hurting yourself (based on a decade of falling experience).
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The One Time I Landed a Backflip
I landed exactly one backflip in my snowboarding career. Obviously I talked about it all season. Never did it again.
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