Another option..

Some folks out there are appalled at the idea of trading in their normal board for a split. The idea that a board that is cut in half can perform as well as a solid board just does not make sense, to some. Luckily there are some alternatives. Like these
MTN Approach: Keep It Together from Snowboarder Magazine on Vimeo.
I can think of many times where I would use this system instead of a splitboard. Just another option.

Are your "Shreddy"

Day by day the season is getting closer. It is at this time of year I start looking at photographs of lines that I want to ride and compile my my mental wish list. I also start thinking about how my body is going to deal with the fatigue of riding everyday for a few months and also perform to a level that satiates the brain. Here are a few videos that outline some exercise to get you "Shreddy"

First some exercises from Jones Snowboards pro rider Mitch Tolderer and Bibi Tolderer - Pekarek

Functional Training for Snowboarding and Skiing Session 1 from GoPro Fitnesstraining on Vimeo.

Functional Training for Snowboarding and Skiing Session 2 from GoPro Fitnesstraining on Vimeo.

Functional Training for Snowboarding and Skiing Session 3 from GoPro Fitnesstraining on Vimeo.

Jussi Oksanen shows some of his training techniques

Finally, my favourite pro rider at the moment. Eric Jackson

This what it is like:

We have just uploaded to youtube the video "Di5 Presents" which was shot in Gulmarg in 2011

It is a bit of an opus, but one that I feel gives people a good impression of what to expect from a typical trip to Gulmarg. Don't forget to watch it full screen.

If this video has got you stoked and you want to go shredding at Gulmarg, check out our trips for 2013

Get in contact for more info and bookings.

a few firsts

Well Here is my first post on our blog.

It coincides with our first Youtube video. This was a great day heading towards Khilanmarg from G4. Sandy, Bret and Myself had to wait out some weather, before we could continue to the spot we had planned on riding. The windy, cold wait was worth it, as the weather broke to reveal blue skies and fast moving clouds. We found this spot to drop and were rewarded with great turns and amazing possibilites.

The view from the bottom inspired us to nickname this zone "Wonderland"

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