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Yoga and Skiing
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted October 10, 2010 at 4:03pm

Don't wait until the first day of skiing to begin training. . .it should be happening - now! I've found yoga to be the best all-around prep for skiing. Read my post from last season. ...more

Glam helmets glitter on the slopes
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted October 5, 2010 at 6:13pm

So by now we all know wearing a helmet is a wise thing to do. (Read my earlier post on helmet use). California even toyed with a law to mandate its resorts to require it, but Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed the legislation, saying it would place an unnecessary...more

Middle layer: sweater or fleece
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted September 30, 2010 at 12:18pm

On top of your base layer, the next piece of clothing should be a turtleneck (polyester is better than cotton) topped by a fleece pullover or thin zippered jacket. With its new weather-resistant treatments, fleece holds as much warmth as a traditional ski...more

Sina Candrian leads the swatch TTR world ranking...
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted September 24, 2010 at 10:40pm

Gjermund Braaten and Sina Candrian lead the swatch TTR world rankings as the Southern Hemisphere leg comes to a close The Southern Hemisphere leg of the 2010/11 Swatch TTR World Tour has come to a close with Norwegian ripper, Gjermund Braaten, and Swis...more

“Join the Journey NYC” for equality in sport on Oct. 21
by anngaff
posted September 22, 2010 at 1:20pm

American Lindsey Van has launched off ski jumps more than 20,000 times — often going the length of two football fields. In 2009, she became the first women’s world champion of ski jumping. But she didn’t compete in the Olympic Winter Gam...more

Nike 6.0 and the Winter Dew Tour
by Westbound Boarder
posted September 14, 2010 at 12:25pm

Today, Alli announced that Nike 6.0 just signed on as the title sponsor of the Winter Dew Tour season-opener in Breckenridge, Colorado. In previous years, Nike 6.0 was an associate sponsor. “Entering its third season, the Winter Dew Tour has establ...more

2011 U.S. Revolution Tour schedule set with new look
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted September 13, 2010 at 6:39pm

The 2011 U.S. Revolution Tour is taking on a new look this winter showcasing freeride skiing as well as snowboarding events. The 2011 season marks the U.S. Revolution Tour's seventh year and first time including freeride. The U.S. Revolution Tour, a qu...more

TTR Announces Norway as site for World Snowboarding Championships
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted September 7, 2010 at 4:41pm

A final “yes” was heard yesterday in the capital of Norway finalizing the plan to host the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships (WSC) in Oslo in the winter of 2012. The Norwegian Government approved the expansion of the Tryvann Vinterpark reso...more

SuperGirl 2010 Is Complete
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted August 26, 2010 at 12:03am

The first ladies of action sports hit Venice Beach, California yesterday when the 4th Annual Supergirl Jam’s Skateboard Street, Snowboard Rail Jam and Inline Skating Best Trick competitions played before thousands of fans along the boardwalk. At day’...more

4th Annual Supergirl Jam results
by Pretty Tough
posted August 23, 2010 at 8:24pm

The 4th Annual Supergirl Jam wrapped Sunday, August 22 in Venice Beach, Calif. with over 100 of the top female snowboarders, skateboarders and inline skaters competing. In addition to the action sports stars, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion ...more

Kelly Clark Wins NZ Open
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted August 17, 2010 at 3:58pm

Two-time Olympic medalist Kelly Clark (West Dover, VT) picked up the 2010-11 season where she left off in the 2009-10 season, on top. Clark brought her best tricks down under to claim the women's Burton New Zealand Open halfpipe Saturday. Switzerland's ...more

Winter Park will host US Alpine Ski Championships in 2011
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted July 28, 2010 at 1:28pm

Today the U.S. Ski Team announced that the alpine ski championships for the U.S. will be held in Winter Park, Colorado March 31-April 3, 2011. Athletes expected to compete include Olympic medalists Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO), Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, ...more

Ellery Hollingsworth riding Northstar-at -Tahoe - Exclusive Preview
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 21, 2010 at 10:56pm

Ellery Hollingsworth heads to Northstar-at-Tahoe to end off the 09/10 season with a springtime Gatorade shoot. After a long and busy winter, Ellery had one thing in mind – to have fun and enjoy snowboarding. ...more

2011 Winter Dew Tour dates announced!
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 20, 2010 at 8:52pm

The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for the 2010-2011 season. Showcasing the top winter athletes competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe), the Tour begins at Breckenridge S...more

2010 Burton New Zealand Open gears up
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 16, 2010 at 6:46pm

Shaun, into the Kiwi air. PHOTO: Adam Moran With just four weeks to go, the eighth annual Burton NZ Open, which has become the most prestigious snow sports event in the country, is gearing up to take Wanaka by storm. The invites are out, and those conf...more

Silvia Mittermüller joins Ride Snowboards
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 6, 2010 at 6:10pm

Silvia is well known for her unique style, going big and her ability to ride any terrain - from park to pipe to backcountry. Born in the Alps and raised close to some of Europe‘s best resorts, Silvia started snowboarding in 1997 and has ever sinc...more

Let's Make Better Mistakes (Tomorrow)
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted July 1, 2010 at 8:01pm

Let's Make Better Mistakes Tomorrow from peep show on Vimeo. Featuring Terra Michilot, Laura Hadar, Marie Hucal, Robin Van Gyn, Desiree Melancon, Esthera Preda, Colleen Quigley, Jess Kimura, June Bhongjan, Nicki Slechta, Laurie Gauvin and friends. Fil...more

2010 Campus Rail Jam Final Results
by Westbound Boarder
posted June 16, 2010 at 12:24pm

It was a couple of weeks ago, but nonetheless an amazing event. The 2010 Campus Rail Jam Tour Finals went off Memorial Day Weekend and all contestants were absolutely killin it. If you are not familiar with the Jam here is the gist - it includes the best ...more

Burton Women's Global Team Visits Windells Camp
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted June 12, 2010 at 1:19am

The Burton Women's Global Team paid a visit to Windells Camp (snowboard, freeski, skate, bmx and more!) to express their thoughts on Windells women's snowboarding camp. Burton riders Hannah Teter, Ellery Hollingsworth, Gabi Viteri, Spencer O'Brien, Nata...more

It's official! Vail/Beaver Creek will host 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted June 4, 2010 at 12:23am

For the third time, Vail and Beaver Creek will host the World Alpine Ski Championships in 2015. The "Worlds" are the Super Bowl and the World Series of Alpine ski racing, even more important than the Winter Olympics where skiing is only one of many sports...more

Westbound Boarder Love’s Boobies???
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 26, 2010 at 5:59pm

Was just at a local shred shop and saw this flier that caught my eye so I wanted to share with all my snowboard lady (and gentlemen) friends. It’s called the “I Love Boobies” campaign and it stems from “Keep-A-Breast.org (KAB).” This campaig...more

Links to surf this week 5-21-10
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 21, 2010 at 5:38pm

It is Friday (finally), so here are our favs of the week: Apparently you don’t have to be able to walk, to snowboard. Check out this incredible video of a ONE year old mini shredder. Ya, you heard me right, now go see for yourself. Free Jack Johnson C...more

Aspen's Christy Mahon becomes first woman to ski all 54 of Colorado's Fourteeners
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted May 18, 2010 at 8:24pm

Most people consider hiking a Fourteener a huge feat. Aspen's Christy Mahon, 34, just climbed and skied 14,130-foot Capitol Peak in the Elk Range on May 16, her final conquest on the road to setting a record as the first woman to ski all 54 Fourteeners. F...more

Giveaway: Ski/Snowboard Gloves
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 11, 2010 at 12:50pm

Kombi has a history of keeping the worlds’ hands warm all the while remaining on the forefront of innovation and style. The Jon Olsson Glove was inspired the Swedish professional skier himself and include some awesome technical aspects. Want to experien...more

Free Timberline Snowboard Camp Session Anyone???
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 10, 2010 at 3:28pm

StillNotSponsored.com has teamed up with Timberline Lodge to offer all of you shred heads out there an opportunity to attend Timberline Summer Snow Camp for FREE! To enter, upload a 30 second video of yourself explaining why you should be chosen to go to ...more

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