Snowboard on a Budget

Custom Boards

There are literally thousands of snowboards out there for sale, straight off the shelf, so why would you want to take the time out to customize your own board? Surely it has to be too much effort, right? Knowing what kind of wood you need, how to put the whole thing together so it doesn’t look completely amateur and everyone laughs at you when you turn up on the piste. Wrong. There are a number of companies which can do More

Common skiing and snowboarding injuries

Skiing and snowboarding are both sports that unfortunately can result in a variety of injuries. Unfortunately, they don’t tend to be minor ones, either. When speed and vainglory combine with slippery ice and slushy snow, there’s definitely a likelihood of something going wrong. Here are some common snowboarding and skiing injuries you might have come across, or have even experienced yourself.
One common form of skiing injury is concussion. This can occur during a fall, or in case of collision More

Board Crazy?

We’ve all seen the videos and been seduced by the no rules glamour of snowboarding: huge drops off gargantuan cliffs, massive air, big crowds and wild spinning combinations involving big ramps, fashionable clothing and top class sponsors, but according to recent surveys, in excess of 50% of all beginner snowboarders will damage themselves significantly within just fourteen days of taking to the slopes to learn the basics, well before getting their board even clear of the ground. Most of the More

Best ski resorts in Japan

Have you tried out all of your local skiing prospects and are seeking out something new? Perhaps you might like to consider heading off to Japan to check out some of their world-famous ski runs. Here’s a rundown of a few of the better places to ski or snowboard in Japan:

Shiga Kogen resort in Nagano: This resort is located in an exquisite national park in the Chubu area of Japan. It comprises over 21 ski fields, and boasts 70 More

Zermatt - Skiers’ Delight!

Of all the places that I have skied at, I would say Zermatt remains my most favorite skiing destination so far.

First of all, the picture perfect postcard beauty of the place will bowl you over. There is something quite romantic and elegant about this place. Skiing here got me immense pleasure, never really thought it could get as good as this.

One of the best things about this place, is the reasonable rates. It is not too expensive and More