60 articles on "snow"

The blunt nose slide

A blunt nose slide is a variation of the Wheelie but with an interesting twist. A blunt nose slide is a Wheelie done on the front and side of your snowboard. Doing the same trick on the rear of your snowboard is a switch-stance blunt nose slide.The t...

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The blunt nose slide

The blunt nose slide is a technical skateboarding trick that involves sliding the front truck of the skateboard along the edge of a ledge or curb, with the nose of the board pointing up in the air. This trick requires equal balance, coordination, and...

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The Snowman Cometh

Snowman Cometh by: News Canada (NC)-Summer breezes carry the sounds of kids clamoring for icy, cool treats. The local traveling ice cream truck is now passe, with the new kid on the block, Hamilton Beach Snowman™ Ice Shaver. The Snowman&tr...

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Avoiding Snowmobile Crashes - Safety Tips And Avoiding Injuries

It’s hard not to get excited about zipping around on a snowmobile during the winter season. The thrill of speeding through the snow-covered forests and countryside on a motorized sled can be an adrenaline rush like no other. But like any recreation...

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Avoiding Snowmobile Crashes - Safety Tips And Avoiding Injuries

Avoiding Snowmobile Crashes - Safety Tips And Avoiding Injuries by: John Maxim There are approximately 13,000 reported injuries due to snowmobile accidents in the United States each year. Additionally, there are over 100 deaths due to snowmobile...

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Snow Blowers - Why Should I Buy a Snow Thrower

You may be asking yourself why do I need a snow blower; I am in great shape and it is great exercise, or you may be thinking why spend money on a snow thrower when a shovel can do the same job for less. Both of these are valid points however there ar...

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The Ultimate Skiing Experience.

The Ultimate Skiing Experience. by: Lachlan BrownFor downhill skiers, “powder snow” provides the ultimate skiing experience. For most skiers however, good powder skiing is a short-lived and infrequent event. Ski areas in some geographic area...

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Expert Skiing Demystified

Expert Skiing Demystified by: Jim Safianuk Let's clear up some of the terms associated with downhill skiing. When put in the proper perspective, expert skiing is very different than advanced skiing or extreme skiing. The definitions below a...

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Backcountry Skiing for Intermediate Skiers

Backcountry Skiing for Intermediate Skiers by: Lachlan BrownSnowcats have made backcountry skiing accessible to intermediate skiers.Backcountry skiing offers vast expanses of soft, consistent powder snow in remote and spectacular high-mountain s...

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Snowcat Skiing: What Is It?

Snowcat Skiing: What Is It?  by: Lachlan Brown Backcountry skiers near Golden, British Columbia travel high into the Rocky Mountains in the warm comfort of snowcats. Traveling in groups of 12, lead by two qualified guides, skiers and snowboarder...

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