Splitting in Chamonix…and we’re off…again!
Happy New Year to you all, I hope its a good one for everyone! Well its been a pretty weird winter so far hasn't it? Rain again last night and up to around 2500m?? it seems everytime we get a…
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…
A great night out in France? Well what did you expect??
This has nothing to do with Snowboarding but allot to do with where we do it and the service we get... Another rant from McNab You've got to give it to the French…They know when they are right and yep,…
Avalanche Airbags compared and the Jones Flagship vs carbon Flagship
Its gone from being super mild to winter in one day here in Chamonix and now we have loads of snow and freezing temps. As stated in the forecast the temperatures are Glacial (french) or Bitterly cold (english) and getting…
Pre season kick off…and we’re off.
Well I'm now back in Chamonix after 2 great week of pre season shredding in Tignes. The first week, my annual pre season Tech clinic, went very well even the the conditions were less than perfect. Fortunately, or maybe through…
Latest News from the World of McNab…in Tignes…
So what's new in the world of McNab? Well my season is off to a great start so far, despite the lack of fresh snow my first week , a Tech clinic in Tignes has so far been great fun…
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…
New course – Advanced Slackcountry Freeride!
Just a quick post to announce the arrival of a new course on the Calendar... The Advanced Slackcountry Freeride course. This course running the 5th to the 9th of January 2015 is something I've been quietly working on and wanting…