Archive for the ‘Snowboard’ Category
Wearing a helmet while skiing or snowboarding can reduce the risk of a head injury by 60 per cent. But not all helmets are created equal, says the Canadian Standards Association, which is introducing certification testing under a new standard.
The CSA developed a new standard for alpine skiing and snowboarding helmets last June and will begin providing testing for certification of the protective head gear next month, said John Walter, vice-president of standards for the non-profit organization.
“This is the first such standard in…Â Details
RECREATION: Group targets male-dominated sport
Since she was a little girl, Sarah Johnson sought the thrill of action sports, but was often discouraged by how sports like snowboarding were male dominated.
“When I started I went out to hills and there weren’t very many girls out and it was intimidating,” she said. “I really wanted to have girlfriends to go ride with.”
Johnson decided to take the matter into her own hands and founded …Â Details
The spring storm will start to move out of the Lake Tahoe area this afternoon. Diamond Peak Ski resort is reporting 16 inches of new snow from the storm already. Most roads in the area have chain requirements so be sure to check before heading out.
The snow should continue today with new snow accumulations of …Â Details