How Skiing Turned Me Into a Weather Nerd
Skiing turns normal people into amateur weather nerds. Here’s what I actually check before a ski day, from freezing level and wind to visibility and snow.
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Why I Think Most Snowboard Reviews Are Basically Useless
I review snowboards, so the irony isn’t lost on me. Here’s why most reviews tell you far less than you think — and what actually matters when choosing a board.
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What 15 Years of Teaching Snowboarding Has Taught Me
I’ve taught snowboarding for more than 15 years. I’m qualified to the top level in the European system, I’ve coached pros, ridden with some ridiculously
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How To Live and Work In The Mountains (My Story)
Some people have an inexplicable pull towards the mountains. You feel more alive, more real, and everything falls into a new perspective. Sound familiar?
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How I Prepare for Unpredictable Mountain Weather
If there’s one thing the mountains have taught me, it’s never to trust the weather you leave the car park in…
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Leave Nothing but Footprints: Why “Leave No Trace” Matters
When I first started living in the Alps, I didn’t think much about Leave No Trace. That has very much changed in recent years!
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Is Skiing Dying? What’s Actually Happening to Winter Sports
Is skiing dying? Rising costs, fewer new riders, and changing seasons are reshaping winter sports. Here’s what’s actually going on.
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From Park Laps to Powder Lines (An Aging Snowboarder)
Ride long enough and your snowboarding changes. Park laps turn into powder days and your priorities shift whether you plan it or not. Trust me.
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Snowboarding With Skiers: A Survival Guide
Snowboarding with skiers means traverses, bad advice, and sore legs. Here’s how to keep up without losing your sanity (or your friends).
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Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animals
Merry Christmas to our fellow ski and snowboard gear obsessives. This year has been a blast – see you in the next one! Love ya, M & J
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