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Nate is passionate about and loves learning new things everyday about snowboarding, particularly the technical aspects of snowboarding gear. That, and becoming a better rider and just enjoying and getting the most out of life.

Squaw Valley Ski Resort: Alpine Meadows Partner in Crime

Last Updated June 1, 2020 by Nate

This week’s mountain profile focuses on the Squaw Valley Ski Resort, located in California, US near the north-western shores of Lake Tahoe. Over the … [Read more...] about Squaw Valley Ski Resort: Alpine Meadows Partner in Crime

Volcom Billie Jacket: Women’s Snowboarding Jacket Review

Last Updated May 23, 2020 by Nate 2 Comments

Product: Volcom Billie Jacket Price: $180.00 (USD) recommended retail My rating: 6.65/10 Hello and welcome to this week’s jacket review. Today we … [Read more...] about Volcom Billie Jacket: Women’s Snowboarding Jacket Review

Snowboard Flex Rating Explained – What Flex is Best?

Last Updated December 12, 2023 by Nate 34 Comments

Snowboard flex rating is essentially as it sounds - it describes how flexible a snowboard is.There is a large variance in that flexibility depending … [Read more...] about Snowboard Flex Rating Explained – What Flex is Best?

Yes Basic Snowboard Review: Beginner Snowboard Review Series

Last Updated May 23, 2020 by Nate 86 Comments

Hello and welcome to my Yes Basic Snowboard Review. This review will assess Yes’s Basic board as a beginner board. In other words it will decide … [Read more...] about Yes Basic Snowboard Review: Beginner Snowboard Review Series

Alpine Meadows Lodging – Where to Stay While You Ride

Last Updated May 16, 2020 by Nate

Last week we looked at the Alpine Meadows resort in terms of its snowboarding terrain (and other things). This week we are looking at the Alpine … [Read more...] about Alpine Meadows Lodging – Where to Stay While You Ride

686 iconic Jacket: Men’s Snowboard Jacket Review

Last Updated May 23, 2020 by Nate

Product: 686 iconic Jacket Price: $159.00 (USD) recommended retail My rating: 6.9/10 Welcome to my review of the 686 Mannual Iconic snowboarding … [Read more...] about 686 iconic Jacket: Men’s Snowboard Jacket Review

The Best Snowboards for Beginners 2025-2026

Last Updated January 23, 2026 by Nate 1,120 Comments

If you're just starting out on your snowboard journey and are looking for a board that will help you progress as fast as possible and help you to … [Read more...] about The Best Snowboards for Beginners 2025-2026

Ride Agenda Review: Beginner Snowboard Review

Last Updated May 17, 2020 by Nate 25 Comments

This Ride Agenda review is intended to review the Agenda for its suitability as a beginner snowboard. Most beginner snowboards also have another … [Read more...] about Ride Agenda Review: Beginner Snowboard Review

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort: North West Tahoe California

Last Updated May 17, 2020 by Nate 2 Comments

Though not as big as its neighbour and partner in crime Squaw Valley, the Alpine Meadows Ski Resort has a reasonable amount, and a high quality, of … [Read more...] about Alpine Meadows Ski Resort: North West Tahoe California