http://www.snowchasers.co.uk everything snowboarding Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is whistler an Olympic standard resort? Most definitely! Here's what we thought of a weeks riding there in April 2008. There are 3 areas in which you can stay at the resort. Whistler village is at the centre of both mountains and hosts the majority of the action. Whistler creek ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/09/07/canada-%e2%80%93-whistlerblackcomb/ Kea are a parrot species found only on New Zealand's South Island. They are a browny green colour with bright red under their wings. These little monsters like to cause havock in Alpine resort car parks where they can entertain the crowds with their antics. They munch on bits of ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/08/05/beware-the-pesky-parrots/ Treble Cone is said to be the best resort on New Zealand's South Island, they boast the longest groomy and the most intermediate and advanced terrain. We visited the resort in July 2008 and here's what we thought. We found Treble Cone to be a well run resort with plenty ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/08/03/new-zealand-%e2%80%93-treble-cone/ Export Gold are holding their 2nd Annual Rail Jam on Oxford Terrace in Christchurch on Saturday 9th August. There are loads of cool prizes to be won from the various sponsors, including a car with a boot full of goodies. Make sure you get your registration in before 2pm on ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/07/31/rail-jam-central-christchurch-9th-august-2008/ Learning to ride in Kimberley (day 2) [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KnmR48XPNcQ] Snowboarding Canada 2008 [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eYHaSoBVm7E] Fernie Griz Days Jib Jam 2008 [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf1j14UrWSU] Snowboarding in Fernie 2008 [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XVC7qFMptuw] http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/07/27/snowchasers-videos/ Lake Louise has a reputation as one of North America's best ski resorts, is it worthy of it? Here's what we thought of it in April 2008. Lake Louise is located in Banff national park on Alberta's side of the Rockies. There is easy regular access from Calgary airport with a ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/07/20/canada-lake-louise/ Fernie is renowned for it's high level of average snowfall. Is the powder really that awesome? Situated in the south east corner of British Columbia the closest airport is Cranbrook, although due to limited flights it can be cheaper and easier to transfer from Calgary. Fernie has 12 lifts servicing 112 ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/07/02/canada-%e2%80%93-fernie/ I was cruising through the powder having a great day when, the end of my snowboard dug into the powder and stopped dead, unfortunately my body didn't stop with it. I squealed in pain and lay face down in the snow holding my knee. My boyfriend had to take his ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/03/22/thank-you-ski-patrol/ Check out some cool pictures taken from the Jib Jam held outside the Royal hotel in Fernie. Way to celebrate the snow Canada! http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/03/15/jib-jam-griz-days-festival/ Choosing a snowboard is an important task that requires some time and research. Firstly you need to know your height and your weight, your riding level and the types of terrain you are likely to be riding. Many riders will prefer to have 2 or 3 boards for different conditions. For ... http://www.snowchasers.co.uk/2008/03/15/choosing-a-snowboard/