Free the Ride
Gravity grips as I drop into the fall line, my speed races, the cold air rips against my gore-tex as I penetrate its stillness my velocity increasing. I rock slightly back, extending off the front foot, flexing the rear thigh,…
Neil McNab – Health, Vitality and Longevity for the Ageing Athlete!
Practical Yoga, health and fitness for the ageing athlete. I’m no fitness guru or sports science expert, but I’ve been performing, professionally, at a high athletic level in the adventure sports arena for over 30 years and so, if any…
BC Voyager – Lofoten 2017
Lofoten 17 - I visited the amazing Lofoten Isle twice during the winter 2016, the first time, early in February with legendary mountain film maker Seb Montaz. The days were short and sharp, the weather changed every 15 minutes and…
Avalanche safety and awareness in the Backcountry
Backcountry safety and Avalanche risk assessment. Today the Backcountry is more accessible than ever before. What was once the domain of the winter mountaineer and experienced Backcountry specialist has today become the playground of the masses. As more and more…
A season like no other!
A season like no other! So finally the winter has come and its starting to get deep out there. Way back in November, I was told by someone who had a friend who is a weather man, that the winter…
Finish off your toeside turns and ride like a God.
If I was to ask you which of your turns skidded out the most? Which of your turns is the weaker one? Which do you use to stop? Which one you fall over the most on? Or Which one do…
Snowboard Tech Tip – traversing??
Now here's an interesting Snowboarding tip that is useful for everyone! Why do most snowboarders skid down the slope when they are trying to traverse? Do you know the simple answer to this simple question? When a snowboard is put…
Splitboard buyers Guide… a few tips about what works and what doesn’t?
Splitboarding kit…what works, what doesn't and what do you need? Splitboarding is getting very popular these days and more and more Backcountry enthusiasts are now looking to make the commitment to buying their own kit. Actual Splitboard board performance is…
A moment in time…a day in the life of a Splitboard Guide.
The angle eases and I increase my stride, pushing each ski forwards through the deep untouched snow as I lay a track up the mountain for my clients to follow. My breathing has settled into a steady rhythm, the cold…
On days like this…the early morning Heli routine…
You've got to love this shot, it says it all…Blue skies, perfect snow, high peaks, loads of space and a good group of riders having fun factor maximum volume. I wake up early and stretch my body to get it…