Twelve snowboarders have died on the slopes over the past month in the Western United States, including three at Tahoe and two others in California, causing many in the ski and snowboarding industry to reconsider policies regarding off-course trails and signage.
Of the deaths, all but one occurred when snowboarders ventured off designated runs at resorts or on jumps, most often careening over moguls through forest, known as “shooting the trees.” All but one  … Details
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Playa El Elio, Huanchaco — The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) 6-Star Huanchaco Longboard Pro Peru have become a three nations clash as Peruvian Piccolo Clemente an Argentinean Daniel Gil have made it through to the quarter finals tomorrow in the long left handers of Playa El Elio.
The Brazilians had already dominated the other six seats for Saturday’s decisive round at the 6 Star that opens the 2011 ASP South America and ASP Longboard Qualifying Series. Last year Rodrigo Sphaier sprinted to  … More
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Howling north east winds and small swell did little to dampen the spirit of Sydney’s top surfing clubs at Cronulla Beach today as 26 teams went head to head at the Jim Beam Surftag NSW South Regional Qualifying Event.Â
Defending National Champions North Narrabeen employed the use of budding female surf star Laura Enever to the all boy’s event, with the former world junior champion steering their B team through to tomorrow’s final day of competition. Enever, 19, said she felt nervous before her first heat but thrived on the opportunity to match it against the boys  … More
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