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Snowboard Year-Round: How to Ride Once the Snow Melts
Snowboarding high usually ends once the season comes to conclusion. As spring officially marks the end of the season and people can’t wait for the flowers to bloom, the snowboard enthusiast that you are begins to grumble. But if you still can’t get enough and the snow stops coming, you’ve got to take the alternative and beat out the season. So what does a snowboarder do when the snow melts and the sizzling hot sun turns up?
Don’t let the lack of snow stop you from powder shredding, just head for the countries with the opposite season as yours. Set off for New Zealand or Chile to keep you snowboarding than getting a tan while lazing around at the beach. Spots in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand offer great marks, highly recognized as the spot for the Snowboard World Cup last September. Much of the boarders are thankful for the reverse seasons to continue on with their powder runs. If you can’t hack the around-the-world snowboarding fare, then head off to high altitude, close to town destinations with riding offered year round. Mountains are snow-covered at all times, with manufactured snow to back up the slopes in case the powder runs low. Places like Whistler Blackcomb in Canada and Mt. Hood in Oregon are the best bet for summer riding.
If you’re not in luck and can’t get away from town, then get the riding continue in an indoor snow resort. With hundreds upon hundreds of indoor resorts all over the world, there’s no excuse to get away from hitting the rails and getting off from the pipes. Some resorts have real fresh snow, it’s like they’ve shipped the white stuff inside. Check around for the nearest indoor resort in your area where you can freeze up despite the scorching heat outside. With many options to keep you going with that powder thrill, the lack of snow can’t even stop you. So don’t let your skills melt along with the snow during the summer.
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Saturday 10th January 2009 at 6:04:46 AM
this is completely worthless unless you''re loaded or live in japan... just hit up the local ice skating rink and grab some ice shavings, throw em in the back of a pickup truck or van (on top of a plastic tarp) set it up near a rail so you have enough of an approach and a decent landing, and shred away...
Wednesday 18th March 2009 at 2:05:40 PM
2 words... wet carpet
Wednesday 1st April 2009 at 1:00:23 AM
how tall are you? and what size snow board do you ride?
Wednesday 21st October 2009 at 4:39:37 PM
I agree with Pat; this article is of no use to 99% of its readers. Who could honestly do any of this without being someone who gets six digits a year? Plane tickets, lodging, and lift tickets elsewhere will come to probably a thousand dollars or so for anyone in the states going elsewhere for winter. I think anyone who would have that kind of money could figure this out on their own anyway...
Skateboarding or possibly even wake boarding is a few other things someone can take up in the summer during the off-season. Other than that, take your board onto a trampoline, practice balancing or other gymnastics at your local gym during free hours, or even take some adult classes. Some gyms even offer ''free running'' classes, now-a-days, which can be extremely beneficial with building confidence in your in-season tricks on the board.
Monday 2nd November 2009 at 9:29:56 PM
Yeah, I agree with Rykan, running can improve your endurance on a snowboard. I just use a Ripstik on my driveway to practice carving, and it helps a lot if you're into speed. Skateboarding and Wakeboarding also help a lot too.
Wednesday 18th November 2009 at 10:15:44 AM
dirtboarding is prety sick
Saturday 12th December 2009 at 12:29:20 PM
if you want to be a good snowboarder practice snowboarding skateboarding and surf boarding
Sunday 3rd January 2010 at 12:43:18 AM
Hey guys, i moved to New Zealand, i know what you mean re 99% but snowboarding here in Queenstown is awesome, Coronet peak, Cardrona, Treble cone and the likes are just a few of the snow slopes, Coronet peak is awesome as they have just installed 90 more snow making machines...happy times!
Wednesday 6th January 2010 at 3:30:31 PM
Ok, so I live in Japan and the resorts here are packed with some decent powder. Happy Snowboarding!
Thursday 14th January 2010 at 4:30:18 PM
buy a freebord.
they work well in the off-season, and apply the same principles of snowboarding.
more expensive and difficult than a ripstik, but they''re worth it.
Monday 15th February 2010 at 7:22:38 PM
i love this snowboarding
Thursday 22nd April 2010 at 11:45:37 PM
hah lucky for me i live a hour from hood and getta go all thaa time(:
Friday 13th August 2010 at 1:56:35 PM
Closest thing I''ve found to snowboarding when the snow is gone is longboarding. Road rash isn''t as pleasant as power face shots, but you still get the feel.
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