Skiers & Snowboarders

[Skunk]

Anyone like to ski or snowboard?

I'm gonna be getting into my third year here, and this year I hope to learn alot more. I've learned how to go down the hill, carve on both edges fine and everything. I started to hit smaller jumps near the end of last year. I really want to start getting into some backcountry riding and keep working on my jumps this year.

My home mountain has pretty much been Dodge Ridge, since its the closest and cheapest place to the bay area. I'm looking forward to going up to Tahoe a few more times though before the New Years. I am completely stoked about this season! I'm going to try to get into some snowboard photography this year, been wanting to do it for a while now!

So my buddies and I went to Steamboat Springs, Colorado last year for the Musicfest, and it was awesome! The powder was amazing! We made it a pact for all of us to meet up every January at Steamboat. I'll be heading up there again for the Musicfest after the New Years.

Here's my gear. Not spectacular, but it gets the job done on my college budget.

2008 Arbor Formula 155 - It has been a fun board to learn on!

Ride LX bindings

32 Lashed boots

Dragon Alliance Rogue Tweed goggles

Burton Zoom backpack (for my cameras)

Let's hear some stories, see your gear, and have a look at your plans for this years guys!

 

[Varianor Abroad]

Love skiing, would enjoy snowboarding someday when I can afford new gear. Current equipment is an "antique" pair of racecap Atomic Arc SLs. We ski almost all Eastern mountains in the US, so I'm good at ice and have no clue about powder. I once got applause at Mount Snow for a phenomenal yard sale! There's my claim to fame.

 

[megamania]

As a native Vermonter everyone assumes I ski or snowboard but I don't. In the past I wanted to but I know myself too well.

The first time I go 100ft without falling down I would want to head for the closest jump. oh the hurt!

 

[nerfherder]

Started snowboarding 3 years ago, but I only get to go once a year, so I'm still pretty much a beginner. No board or bindings yet. Bought some Salomon F20 boots last year, which made a huge difference to my control. This year I bought Berghaus factory sample jacket and trousers, so should be nice and cosy/dry. I'm off to Les Arcs in France in February, and can't wait!