Archive for the ‘Snowboarding’ Category

Spring Skiing and Snowboarding On Whistler/Blackcomb

Monday, May 5th, 2008

With the slow increase in temperature as we move more into the spring season and with having the summer season just around the corner it does not necessarily mean we still cannot enjoy winter activities correct? Well those which are able to get themselves up to the Whistler/Blackcomb area do not need to hang up their skis or store that snowboard of theirs.

That is right, Whistler/Blackcomb is still open and the snow has not all disappeared yet. True, Whistler mountain …

Boarding In Style With A Burton Baron

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Recently I have gotten into snowboarding (thanks to Robyn) but I have been using rental gear for each time that I have had a chance to go up on the mountain (in this case Cypress). Since the 2007/2008 season is over the local mountains (including Whistler/Blackcomb) have been trying to blow out their demo/rental gear which means you can pick up some good gear for some crazy prices.

Robyn informed me that we should check out the prices of …

No More Shredding Snow This Season

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The weather is slowly warming up and spring it trying to become more prominent here in the Metro Vancouver area and when the weather beings to warm up the local mountains begin their closures. One of the first mountains this year to close their ski hills is Cypress Mountain and thanks to one of Robyn’s close friends we were able to hit the slopes one last time.

Cypress Mountain is located in West Vancouver which is north of the downtown core …