I’m exhausted, totally mentally and physically drained today. The sun had come out by the time we’d reached the park at around 9:20 this morning and I managed to get a few warm up runs on the triple line of kickers before my lesson kicked off. It was much nicer being able to see where [...]
First up I have to say a big thank you to everyone who after my whinging has wished for sunshine, especially Cityrat59 who today sent me sunshine from Sweden. Yes, there was a hint of sun today, not at first admittedly but it did make an appearance now and again from mid-morning. The day started [...]
Today I turned 34, and it appears as though the wishes of everyone on Facebook & Twitter have come true and I have suffered another powder day here in Laax (it’s obvious not enough people read this blog!) On the bright-side though my kicker lesson this morning wasn’t cancelled, on the downside though the park [...]
OK, so according to Ruth’s comment on yesterday’s post my use of the phrase “Unfortunately it’s due to dump tomorrow” is grounds for being sectioned….so I suppose this brings me nicely on to thoughts about whether snowboarding is a sport, hobby or winter holiday, and more importantly who’s right, her or me? Taking the second [...]
So here I am back in Laax, Switzerland for the 4th year and my 4th British Championships. My first trip out was in 2005 and it was proably the scariest experience I’ve ever had. Each year it’s got a bit easier but I fully admit that the competiton park out here has always felt a [...]
