I Ski with KBCO at Winter Park

Schedule it now.
‘I Ski with KBCO’ hits up Winter Park Resort on Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009.  The details haven’t been worked out yet but KBCO in conjuction with Winter Park will allow you to buy 2 lift tickets for the price of one.
more information: http://www.kbco.com/pages/iski-index.html

Complete Beginners Guide to Snowboarding from a Snowboard Instructor

Everything You Need to Get Going Right from the Start
by G. Kunkel
You’ve observed people snowboarding on the slopes. You’ve watched the competitions on TV. It looks like fun and now you want to join in. If you find yourself curious about snowboarding, following some simple guidelines should help you get started stress-free. The following guidelines [...]

Buyer’s Guide to Ski Goggles

What to Look for to Find the Perfect Fit and Functionality
by G. Kunkel
As a professional snowsport instructor, I’ve tried out quite a few goggles. Nothing can ruin a day on the slopes more than when you experience goggle failure. At times you have can have fogged goggles, at worst, you experience extremely painful snow blindness. [...]

Copper Mountain has been sold

I’m really bummed today.
Copper Mountain has been sold to Park City, Utah based Powdr Corp.  The purchase is scheduled to be finalized in December 2009.  All products already sold for Copper Mountain including passes will be honored for the 09/10 season.   This includes the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus products.
http://community.freeskier.com/articles/article.php?article_id=4334

Tips for Choosing Snowboard Boots

Advice from a Snowboard Instructor
by G. Kunkel
One of the most challenging decisions in snowboarding is finding a comfy set of snowboard boots that allow responsive riding. Snowboarders know that our boots are the most critical piece of technical gear. They connect us to the snowboard and allow you to steer the board. Make the wrong [...]

Where to Find Snowboard Instructor Jobs in the USA

Snowboard Instructor Job Position Listings Can Be Easy to Find
by G. Kunkel
It’s July in the USA and it’s time to start applying for upcoming snowboard instructor jobs. Question is, where do you apply for snowboard instructor positions? Truth is, they are pretty easy to find if you know where to look. Here are the best [...]

The Ten Best Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for Snowboarders

Hints from a Life-long Snowboarder
by G. Kunkel
While snowboard gear and lift tickets may be expensive, everything else for the boarder in your life doesn’t have to be. If you have to buy holiday gifts for snowboarders this season, here are some inexpensive items they’ll really appreciate receiving. No need to be left guessing anymore about [...]

How to Buy Snowboard Goggles

Get the Right Goggles for Your Head
by G. Kunkel
How do you tell snowboarders from skiers? Snowboarders never wear sunglasses on the slopes. We know goggles are where it’s at. Snowboarders have always appreciated technical gear and snowboard goggles are no exception. We know that goggles are an important piece of protective equipment.
If you’ve been looking [...]

A-Basin deals and happenings

If you are hitting up A-Basin anytime soon.  There is a lodging deal that may make you stay another day.  You will need a season pass and be over 21 to take advantage of it.  I don’t if that means an A-Basin season pass or anybody’s season pass.   You might want to call and confirm [...]

Copper Mountain gets ready for Lift Off Weekend

It’s almost here.  Copper Mountain’s Opening Day for the general public.  Race teams and the PSIA-AASI Demo team have already been there, done that.  Conditions look better by the day from the pictures I’m getting.
Copper’s going to start out with the traditional Opening Weekend festivities.

Performing in the Saturday night concert will be The Heyday, DJ [...]