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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.

The Eric Willet Snowboard Story

Last Updated May 9, 2020 by Nate 2 Comments

LAST UPDATE: March 21, 2015 One of the elder statesmen of the sport, very relatively speaking (he’s only 27!), the Eric Willet snowboard story … [Read more...] about The Eric Willet Snowboard Story

What Are the Snowboarding Skill Levels? Discover Yours

Last Updated December 12, 2023 by Nate 72 Comments

The purpose of this article is to help you more accurately identify the different snowboarding skill levels and, more importantly, where you currently … [Read more...] about What Are the Snowboarding Skill Levels? Discover Yours

Gnu Beast Review: Battle Versus the Rossignol XV Magtek

Last Updated June 17, 2019 by Nate 18 Comments

Hello and welcome to the Gnu Beast Review. This will be a comparison style review and features the Beast pitted against the Rossi XV Magtek. To be … [Read more...] about Gnu Beast Review: Battle Versus the Rossignol XV Magtek

Grouse Mountain: Just a Stone’s Throw Away

Last Updated May 16, 2020 by Nate 8 Comments

At a scarcely believable 20 minutes from the downtown of a major metropolitan city, Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain is the ultimate in snowboarding … [Read more...] about Grouse Mountain: Just a Stone’s Throw Away

Stale Sandbech Bio: Norways Top Snowboarder

Last Updated May 9, 2020 by Nate 8 Comments

LAST UPDATED MARCH 9, 2015 The reigning World Snowboarding tour champion in both the Slopestyle and the overall standings, Stale has established … [Read more...] about Stale Sandbech Bio: Norways Top Snowboarder

Find Out What You’ll Need on the Mountain with This Snowboarding Equipment List

Last Updated January 29, 2019 by Nate 12 Comments

So I thought I’d create a snowboarding equipment list to help those who are new to snowboarding know what’s needed to have a safe and enjoyable time … [Read more...] about Find Out What You’ll Need on the Mountain with This Snowboarding Equipment List

Burton Parkitect Review: All Mountain Freestyle Review Series

Last Updated November 24, 2020 by Nate 8 Comments

Hello and welcome to my Burton Parkitect review. This review will rate the Parkitect as an All-Mountain-Freestyle snowboard and, as per tradition … [Read more...] about Burton Parkitect Review: All Mountain Freestyle Review Series

Cypress Mountain: Quick Stats, Facts & Trail Maps

Last Updated May 16, 2020 by Nate 6 Comments

Last Updated: December 30, 2014 Nestled just 35 minutes (more or less depending on traffic) drive from downtown Vancouver and a mere 22 minutes … [Read more...] about Cypress Mountain: Quick Stats, Facts & Trail Maps

The Mark McMorris Biography So Far

Last Updated May 9, 2020 by Nate 6 Comments

The Mark McMorris biography starts in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Born in December of 1993 Mark quickly flew up the world snowboarding ranks after … [Read more...] about The Mark McMorris Biography So Far