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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 »

How to Go Skiing in Red River, New Mexico

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Entirely surrounded by the Carson National Forest, Red River, New Mexico is a picturesque ski town nestled in the southern Rocky Mountains, and the Red River Ski and Ride Area is the jewel in its crown. The town calls itself 'the ski town of the ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Sapphire Valley, North Carolina

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Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Sapphire Valley is part of a large, year-round resort with incredible mountain ranges, fine dining and big-city amenities. Terrific for individuals, couples or families, Sapphire Valley ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Ski Apache, New Mexico

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Ski Apache, New Mexico is a much-loved ski destination geared toward beginner and intermediate ski and snowboarders. Run by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, the Ski Area is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, three hours south of Albuquerque, atop the ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico

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A small but upscale New Mexico ski resort, Ski Santa Fe is known for well-groomed slopes and widely varied terrain that keeps intermediate and advanced skiers interested. The resort is located 16 miles outside of beautiful Santa Fe New Mexico, so ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina

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Sugar Mountain is a sweet village in North Carolina with a population totaling around 250 permanent residents. The area is notable for its fantastic winter skiing, tubing and snowboarding, as well as its rustic atmosphere... more »

How to Go Skiing in Swiss Valley, Michigan

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Give into temptation and book your next ski trip to Swiss Valley, Michigan. Originally opened in 1968, this Midwest skiing destination is well known for its history as one of the first slopes in the country to embrace downhill freestyle skiing. ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Timber Ridge, Michigan

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A ski trip to the Midwest is an experience unlike any other due to the beautiful scenery and variety of trails. Although Timber Ridge doesn't have the tallest mountain in Michigan (top elevation is only 850 feet), the vertical drop of 240 feet is ... more »

How to Go Skiing in Treetops, Michigan

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Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of northern Michigan by booking your next ski trip to Treetops Resort. Located in Michigan snow country, Treetops has 23 gorgeous downhill runs, high elevations, a challenging terrain park for more ... more »

How to Have a Great Ski or Snowboard Vacation in Vermont

By Mike

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I love to ski and my favorite destination is Vermont, specifically Stowe mountain, although I have going skiing at Killington, Okema and Sugarbush and those are just a few of the many great Vermont destinations. Here are my tips to make it more ... more »

How to Increase Your Odds of Surviving an Avalanche

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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There’s a pristine beauty to backcountry snow that takes you away from the world’s cares and uplifts the spirit. Anybody who loves to ski, ride a snow mobile or snow shoe in the back country in winter has got to be prepared for avalanches. These ... more »

How to Join a Snowboard Club

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Let's face it; snowboarding is more fun when done as part of a group activity. This means that, if you like snowboarding, you may want to join a snowboarding club. Although there are hundreds of snowboarding clubs in existence, there are a few ... more »

How to Manual a Snowboard

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The manual is an old flat-ground skateboarding trick that requires excellent balance and good board control. Over time, it's made its way into other extreme sports like mountain biking and BMX. One of the most natural ways to perform a manual is ... more »

How to Mount Snowboard Bindings

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Every snowboarder should know how to mount his or her bindings in case the bindings come loose on the mountain. The process for mounting bindings is typically the same no matter which brand of board and bindings you use... more »

How to Move up a Slope on a Snowboard

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Snowboarders often head the wrong way up a trail. They often want one more chance to hit a certain jump or another run on the half pipe. Sometimes, they just decide to go back and collect gloves that fell off. For whatever reason, snowboarders ... more »

How to Nose Press a Snowboard

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The nose press is a simple snowboarding trick that's like a reverse manual. Instead of leaning back on your board and lifting its nose off the ground, you're going to lean forward and lift the tail. Like the manual, this takes good balance and ... more »

How to Nose Press a Snowboard on a Rainbow Box

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Because of the rainbow box's smooth shape and subtle arc, it's perfect for snowboard grinds and boardslides. The 50-50 nose press grind's one of the most basic ways you can transition down the rainbow box. Because you don't need to shift your ... more »

How to Nose Tap a Snowboard

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The nose tap's an easy way for you make your snowboarding more aggressive. It adds flair and style to your session at the terrain park, and it's a relatively simple trick to learn. All you'll need is a box or rail, your board and a healthy dose ... more »

How to Not look like a beginner on a snowboard

By bettersnowboard

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Snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Every year there are thousands of people trying it for the first time. Here are some tips on how to not look like a beginner... more »

How to Ollie a Small Hill on a Snowboard

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The ollie is one of snowboarding's most fundamental tricks. Nearly every time you blast off of a jump or kicker, you'll use the ollie to pop your board against the snow and launch you into the air. A good way to practice your ollies is by riding ... more »

How to Predict a Dry or Snowy Winter in the USA

By ericmack

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Ever notice that each winter one section of the United States always gets dumped on, while other parts seem to be simultaneously enduring an endless drought? What causes this? And how can you tell what's in store this winter for your hometown? ... more »

How to Prepare for a Snowboard Run

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Snowboarding is an exhilarating winter sport that's been around since the 1960s. Think of it as skateboarding or surfing on the snow. Using an epoxy-fiberglass snowboard, the key is to ride your board down a slope while maintaining your balance. ... more »

How to Pressure the Edge

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Snowboarding technique has come a long way since its earliest days, when it mostly mimicked the movements of other sports like surfing and skateboarding. Today, the sport has developed techniques such as using the edge, the long axis, of the ... more »

How to Progress in a Skiing Terrain Park

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Freestyle skiing and snowboarding are physically challenging and exhilarating sports that are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. If you want to progress in a skiing terrain park, ever-increasing numbers of ski resorts are creating bigger ... more »

How to Rent a Snowboard

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So you're not sure you want to purchase snowboard equipment until you've at least made it down the mountain a time or two. Fortunately, there are several options for renting snowboards. Rent from equipment shops or from ski resorts to try ... more »

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