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Apr

Video Rally Snowboard – Ken Block’s snowboard/rally bit from DC’s Mtn.Lab 1.5

11
Apr

Snow Skiing Paragliding – Trying out the extreme sport of speed riding

This hybrid of paragliding and skiing whose pioneers include Antoine Montant is unregulated, dangerous and exhilarating

As the ski season draws to a close, there is one contest that is only just getting started. No, it is not between snow­boarders and skiers, but be­tween a new breed of ex­treme sportsmen and, well, everyone else on the piste.

The sport is called speed riding and it is a hybrid of paragliding and skiing. It needs, ideally, wide-open slopes with no crowds, so conditions now are some of the best. To take part you need a wing — it looks like a stunt parachute — and a pair of skis. Oh yes, and an almost total disregard for your own safety.

The wing is dragged behind you while you descend the slope. As you pick up speed, it catches …  Details

11
Apr

Snow Skiing – Crash Vail pond skim skiier tries a heli and splashes

10
Apr

Snowboard Skiing – TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival kicks off in one week

The countdown is on and the party begins next Friday. The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival kicks into high gear April 17-26, 2009. The only thing to do is get yourself to the centre of the action. Here are some highlights of what’s on the adjenda, including some new events you’ll want to check out.

The best things in life are still free. Zune Concert Series line-up promises 10 days of pilgrim-worthy free outdoor concerts, featuring Ozomatli, Ten Second Epic, The Stills, Metric, and DJ Ztrip.

Grenade Games lobs into town. Snowboarding’s infamous end of season party is by the riders, for the riders. Giving Canadians the …  Details

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