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How to Do an Air to Fakie on a Snowboard

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Tricks are fun to learn on a snowboard after you've become confident in your general riding abilities. Snowboarding is somewhat recognized for the spinning tricks that its top athletes are able to pull off. You can learn how to do an air to fakie ... more »

How to Do an Alley Oops on a Snowboard

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The Alley Oops is a classic aerial trick performed by professional snowboarders for decades. If you watch any snowboard competition, you will see the Alley Oops used by more than one competitor. Often times this trick shows off the boarder's ... more »

How to Do an Invert on a Snowboard Halfpipe

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After you've learned aerials in the halfpipe, inverts are the next step on your trick list. Utilize the same momentum to launch the board over your head as you do a one-handed handstand and then re-enter the pipe... more »

How to Downhill With a Snowboard

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You’ve watched the snowboarders shred it up on TV and now you’re ready to hit the slopes. There’s just one problem--you have no clue what you’re doing. If you want to avoid a trip to the emergency room, learn the basics of downhill snowboarding ... more »

How to Dress to Go Snowboarding

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The right clothing can make a huge impact on your snowboarding experience, whether you're a brand new boarder or a veteran. It's important while doing any kind of winter sports to remain warm and dry, so proper winter apparel is worth the investment... more »

How to Evaluate Your Child's Snowboard Instructor

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Snowboarding is a rapidly growing sport with numerous young, enthusiastic instructors out there. Nonetheless, be sure to ask them questions before and after your child's lesson... more »

How to Evaluate Your Snowboard Instructor

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The purpose of a lesson is to learn new skills. Your snowboard instructor should show patience and communicate effectively with the class... more »

How to Fall on a Snowboard

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Even the most skilled snowboarder will sometimes can an edge, lose his balance or mess up a trick and end up falling down. Beginner riders often spend most of their first days on the ground. With the right practice, falling on a snowboard can be ... more »

How to Fit Snowboard Boots

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Snowboard boots are the connection between you and the board while you're sailing over the white powder on the slopes. Spend time searching for the perfect pair of snowboard boots. They're an essential part of the equipment necessary for ... more »

How to Flatground Backside or Frontside 180 on a Snowboard

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The best way to get proficient in tricks on the snowboard is to practice flat and then take it to the hill. Once you get proficient, the slope helps you get more air. You can learn to do either a flatground frontside or backside 180 turn on the ... more »

How to Frontside Boardslide a Snowboard

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The frontside boardslide's an advanced snowboarding trick you can use to transition down boxes, rails and any other surface that's slideable. Because you travel backwards during the trick, it seems difficult to do, but with a bit of practice and ... more »

How to Get on a Chairlift With a Snowboard

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Getting on a chairlift with a snowboard requires a bit of skill. The chairlift rattles the nerves of most beginner snowboarders but learning to get on and off the lift is inevitable. With a little bit of practice, no one standing in line for the ... more »

How to Get On and Off a Ski Lift With a Snowboard

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Getting on and off a ski lift with a snowboard can make or break your day on the slopes. A good instructor prepares you thoroughly for this challenge, but when you take a group lesson, you may not have a choice whether you're ready. Follow these ... more »

How to Go Fast on a Snowboard

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If you're a fan of speed, snowboarding just might be the right sport for you. Although riders haven't caught up with skiiers, who have hit speeds in excess of 150mph on extreme downhill slopes, they're getting close. Of course, you don't need to ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Angel Fire, New Mexico

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Angel Fire, New Mexico is a ski resort known for its wide range of family-friendly activities and large selection of trails and freestyle parks. Located in the Northeastern part of the state, Angel Fire is nestled in the Sangre Cristo Mountains ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Bear's Den Mountain, North Dakota

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A little over an hour away from Fargo, North Dakota lies beautiful Bear's Den Mountain. Situated in the Sheyenne River Valley, the resort offers 290 different ski runs on fresh powder. Equipped with a cozy chalet that offers hot chocolate and a ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Beech Mountain, North Carolina

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Boasting the highest skiing trails in the Eastern part of the United States, Beech Mountain is a skier's paradise. Located in the Western mountains of North Carolina, Beech Mountain has a wide range of activities, such as snowboarding, ice ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Bottineau Winter Park, North Dakota

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Known as the 'Jewel above the Prairie,' Bottineau Winter Park in North Dakota has been thrilling visitors for since 1969. The park contains 9 separate ski trails for travelers to explore, as well as rugged terrain for cross-country skiers and ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Brantling, New York

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Located 60 miles from Rochester, New York, Brantling offers everything the ski aficionado could want. Whether you are a seasoned skier or a rookie looking to hit the slopes for the first time, Brantling prides itself on its winding slopes, ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Cataloochee Ski Area, North Carolina

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Located in the renowned Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, Cataloochee Ski Area is filled with fun activities for the entire family. The 10 trails found at Cataloochee have fun names, like Lower and Upper Omigosh, Alley Cat and Beginner's ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Hawksnest, North Carolina

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Hawksnest is a winter resort located in North Carolina. The resort offers 20 acres of trails for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, as well as full-service ski schools and equipment rentals. While snowfall in the area averages 65 inches, the resort ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Huff Hills, North Dakota

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Located in Mandan, North Dakota, Huff Hills is a full-service ski resort that opened to the general public in 1993. Just 16 miles away from Bismarck, North Dakota, Huff Hills has a wide range of outdoor activities, including ski runs, tubing ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico

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Pajarito Mountain is a small but well-run ski resort that has some of the best skiing in the state (and perhaps the country). Located in the Jemez Mountains and known as 'New Mexico's best kept secret,' Pajarito Mountain is much loved for its ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Pine Knob, Michigan

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Prepare to experience the best skiing the Midwest has to offer when booking a ski trip to Pine Knob, Michigan. Whether you're looking for a smooth surface for a stress-free run or the most intense moguls for a more extreme experience, Pine Knob ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Porcupine Mountain, Michigan

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If it's a Midwest ski trip you are looking to plan, look no further that Porcupine Mountain, Michigan. Nicknamed 'The Porkies,' Porcupine Mountain features 42 unique runs and 787 feet of vertical drop, with the perfect blend of beginner slopes ... more »

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