The Finnish capital of Ruka is a top-notch destination for anyone into freeriding. Some of the best hills in Finland are in Ruka, and that’s where you’ll find plenty of powdery goodness, too. The city itself is not exactly known for its shredders, though. That’s why it’s a great place to learn how to snowboard …
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Sure, it’s not the deepest, most consistent snow you’ll find anywhere, but there’s something undeniably magical about hitting the slopes during the New Zealand winter. Sure, you’ll have to brave some frosty conditions and a good bit of wind, but even if you’re not keen on snow, there’s no denying the magic of a New …
Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in the Canadian province of British Columbia, and the third-largest ski resort in North America. The resort is located in North Vancouver, 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 30 minutes from the town of Whistler, British Columbia. At 7,451 feet, Whistler Blackcomb is the highest ski resort in …
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Imagine you’re somewhere pristine and tranquil in the middle of nowhere. The only sound to be heard is the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore and the chirping of the birds in the trees. Now imagine that it’s a cold winter’s day and the only thing that’s moving is a thick blanket of …
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Zermatt is one of the best places to snowboard in the world, and one of the most famous resorts in Europe. With a vertical drop of 1,500 feet, it’s one of the steepest-ever ski resorts and is known for its long runs and steep pitches. Its perfect terrain combined with excellent snow and well-snowcare facilities …
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Mammoth Mountain is one of the most famous ski resorts in North America. Located in the Eastern Sierras of California, this ski resort is also one of the oldest. This is the only ski resort in the United States with four ski areas within its boundary. This makes the ski resort very unique and gives …
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With an elevation of 8,600 feet, Breckenridge is known as the “Home of the World’s Greatest Snow.” With over 240 inches of snowfall a year, Breckenridge is one of the best destinations for snowboarding in the world. From its plentiful and consistent snowfall, to its variety of terrain options, and of course, the friendly locals, …
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For most people, snowboarding is a hobby. It’s a cool way to spend a weekend with friends and family, something you do in the winter so you can escape the cold. But there are some like us who can’t get enough of the snowy stuff. And luckily, there are a lot of us, since snowboarding …
Snowboarding has been around for more than a century. Back in the early 1900s, a Dutch gentleman by the name of Otto Kroeger took to the snowy slopes of the country, in an attempt to keep warm. While there, Kroeger rode a wooden board that was specially made for riding, which was called Skispringen. It …
The 2018 Winter Olympics will be taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea from February 9th to 25th, 2018. The Pyeongchang Games will feature 92 events in 7 different sports (alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, curling, alpine skiing and snowboarding). Although the Olympics are supposed to be a time for countries to come …
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