Below we’ve put together some highlights from NONSTOP’s course diaries. Have a read to find out about our instructor and improver courses from those experiencing them first hand.
Nonstop | March 29th, 2010
Here’s Stuart Briscoe with an update from the 10th week in Banff.
This week we had our private lessons at Norquay – it was legend! Mike (our ski instructor) really helped to iron out my skiing. We had a big dump of snow on that day, which continued all day and night. … Read more
Nonstop | March 29th, 2010
Hey, my name is Adam Bowcutt and I am a snowboarder. Welcome to this week’s tasty round-up of snowboarding blog posts, articles and forum topics from around the world.
Just a bit of personal news: I just passed my CASI level 3 certification. Stoked! It’s a pretty good feeling and a great relief that I got ‘er done! Thanks NONSTOP Snowboard for starting me off on my snowboarding journey. Teaching is fun, and so is snowboarding. A solid blend of skills and fun… plus there’s always new fun tricks to learn!
Anyway… on to # 14
Tricks: Food for thought
There are a plethora of snowboarding tricks out there. Some originate from skateboarding. Take the McTwist for example. Pro skateboarder Mike McGill invented it way back in ’84. There’s also the stalefish … Read more
Adam | March 26th, 2010
“BUTTON LIFT” – those two words can send shivers down snowboarders’ spines and bring back painfully embarrassing memories. There’s no need to be embarrassed though, every snowboarder has been there. If you just grab the bull by the horns and focus on mastering drag lifts rather than avoiding them, you’ll make life a lot easier. Plus you’ll open yourself up to some amazing areas that would be otherwise unreachable. … Read more
Pete+ | March 24th, 2010
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve sat on a chairlift listening to snowboarders complaining and moaning about bumps and moguls – cursing skiers for forming them and making it impossible for them to ride down. QUIT YOUR WHINING! Snowboarding brings a different challenge to you every day, whether that be an untracked powder field, heavy slush or rock-hard piste. It’s that variety that will keep on challenging you. Face those challenges with the right attitude and snowboarding will never get boring. … Read more
Pete+ | March 24th, 2010
