Adam’s Apples #16 Take a bite of snowboarding knowledge
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.
Who needs mountains anyway
If you happen to live in a country with a distinct lack of snow but you still want to fulfil a desire to go snowboarding then all is not lost.
Certain countries supply a demand for snow sports enthusiasts wishing to ride conveniently without the need for real snow or mountains. Snowdomes are effectively massive fridges that churn out real looking and feeling fake snow. 
The UK boasts several indoor slopes to cater for a growing appetite for snowboarding. Other snow-less countries also provide this popular service. It’s not the real thing, but it’s something at least!
Check out a list of Snowdomes from around the world HERE courtesy of Natives.co.uk
Where it all began
There’s always an original. The humble origins of the UK snowdome began in 1995. The Tamworth Snowdome was the first indoor artificial snow-slope and it is still going strong. Not only does its loyal patrons enjoy the slope any time of year it also provides a venue for some fun snowboarding events and comps that draw competitive riders from the UK. It all helps to build and strengthen a culture of British snowboarding.
Read about a recent comp HERE via snowboardclub.co.uk
Homegrown talent
The UK is known more for producing world class footballers than snowboarders. However, this is changing. There is a new breed of British rider brought up on a healthy diet of indoor 
snowboarding, rails and a relaxed yet progressive approach to shredding. Indoor snowdomes are a catalyst for propelling a passionate and talented UK snowboarders to ride hard and push their scene in an other wise mountain-less country.
Check out the creme de la creme of UK riders in the UK HERE via Whitelines.com & Standing Sideways
At what cost ?
Snowdomes are a good thing for pushing the sport of snowboarding. However, they come at a cost to our environment. The energy needed to run these giant fridges can take its toll on mother nature. Does the benefit outweigh the cost?
Read more about the in’s and out’s snowdomes HERE via onsnow.co.uk
Snowdomes serve a need for snowsports fun seekers when a snowy mountain is not readily available. They help to grow the sport which is a great thing. However, it’s important to consider the long-term environmental costs of these energy hungry massive fridges. Surely we want to be able to ride the real thing in many years to come.
