Let’s face it. Getting to the slopes isn’t quite as easy as it was, say, 6 months ago. With the economic crisis as bad as it is, a ski trip is probably one of the first things to get crossed off your list of things to do. Of course, I could argue [...]
Here’s a nice article from Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture discussing some of the small, everyday changes we can make that will go a long way toward protecting our environment, not only in Tahoe…but around the world. In addition to providing some great tips, the article profiles our good friend Duane Kubischta of Adventure [...]
One of the most underrated, and under-used pieces of advice I can offer skiers and snowboarders of all levels is this. Cut your toenails. Whether you rip the steep and deep or take 20 minutes to make 4 turns, you know that painful feet, specifically your big toe, can ruin your day in [...]
We are officially in a recession now and if you haven’t bought your own gear yet, it might be wise to just rent. So I found this 9 step guide to renting a snowboard on the Shoreline Snowboard Blog and thought it may be helpful, if only to prevent you from asking all those silly gaper questions.
Ever been on the slopes when you start to lose your balance a little bit, only to lean back on your heels and really freak out as your body uncontrollably hurdles toward the trees even faster?! Of course, we all have. The reason for this is that most skis are stiffer in the [...]
If you ride hard, try eating a banana (or 2) for breakfast or during the day. Muscle cramps are usually caused by a potassium deficiency in the body and can thus, be prevented by taking in foods that contain high levels of it. Potassium helps those who incur heavy fluid loss by working [...]
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