There were plenty of happy young snowboarders earlier this week when the new Burton Riglet Parks made their debut at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Little shredders got their first turns in at the Riglet Park in the Squaw Kids designated learning area. The park at the Alpine Kids learning area will open as soon as […]
Snowboarding
Shaun White hosting snowboarding event at Bear Mountain
Shaun White will host an Air + Style event Saturday, Jan. 6 at Bear Mountain ski resort. Some of the biggest names in snowboarding will be competing at Bear Mountain with the Winter Olympic looming in early February. The event will draw 50 of Southern California’s best riders, who are competing for a chance to […]
Northstar snowboarder dies after crashing into tree well
A snowboarder died Thursday at Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe from an apparent fall into a tree well, according to resort sources. The 43-year-old male snowboarder was from New Canaan, Connecticut. Northstar officials notified area media at 6:45 a.m. with a Friday statement via email. The name of the individual has not yet […]
Learning how to snowboard
A beginning snowboard lesson often includes a variety of ages, because snowboarding is not just for kids. A group lesson might include the 40-something guy looking to switch from skis to the board; a youngster under-10 who is anxious to snowboard because it looks cool; or a teenager who wants to hop on the board […]
Shaun White returning home to Mammoth Resorts
Shaun White is coming back home. This time as an owner. White is returning to his childhood stomping grounds, joining the Mammoth Resorts’ ownership team as an investor, with an immediate focus on Big Bear Mountain Resorts. White is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He holds the X-Games records for gold medals and highest overall […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe sending 3 athletes to Winter X Games
The annual Winter X Games will be taking place this week in Aspen, Colorado, and among the athletes are two skiers and on snowboarder from Sierra-at-Tahoe. Competing this week are South Lake Tahoe locals, Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman and Kyle Smaine. The X Games, which start Thursday and concludes Sunday, is an annual extreme sporting […]
Most common snowboarding injuries
So you want to try snowboarding! It’s a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old – who participate […]
How to snowboard – Beginner’s guide
Unlike the past, a beginning snowboard lesson now often includes a variety of ages, because it’s now an accepted winter sport that’s not just for kids. A group lesson might include the 40-something guy looking to switch from skis to the board; a youngster under-10 who is anxious to snowboard because it looks cool; or […]
Tips for snowboarding lessons
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Unlike the past, a beginning snowboard lesson now often includes a variety of ages, because it’s now an accepted winter sport that’s not just for kids. A group snowboarding lesson might include the 40-something guy looking to switch from skis to the board; a youngster under-10 who is anxious to snowboard because it […]
How to avoid snowboarding injuries
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL So you want to try snowboarding! It’s a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old […]