I’ve said this numerous times but your snowboard boots are they most important piece of equipment in snowboarding. So, which snowboard boot lacing systems are the best: traditional laces, speed laces or BOA? The answer might surprise you. They each have their pros and cons, which I’ll discuss throughout this article. But the boot that […]
Quick Review: Men’s Burton Gondy GORE-TEX Leather Gloves Coming in at around $150 CAD, the Burton Gondy Gloves are a solid pair of warm, well-insulated leather gloves. They’re durable, featuring a pull-on loop at the base of the palm and a Velcro strap that ensures a snug fit around the wrist. While they add a […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Burton Snowboard Collection Night 2024 at their Ossington store. It was an intimate yet buzzing social event that brought together a vibrant community of snowboard enthusiasts. Among the crowd was Aaron (@burtonsnowboardcollection), a lifelong snowboarder and passionate Burton fan, who showcased his curated collection of classic […]
Here’s my Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show 2024 review: It was a great day to get out with the family and walk over to the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show. We live near the Exhibition Place grounds so walking to the Better Living Center building was very accessible. The last time I was at the […]
The official start of winter is back! The Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show is happening October 25th-27th, 2024 at the Better Living Center. I’m excited and already bought tickets for myself and the family. You can see all the event details here (torontoskishow.ca). For adults (age 18-64) it only costs $20, youth (age 13-17) costs […]
If you’re a young snowboarder with a deep passion for the sport and you want to get even more out of snowboarding, I recommend becoming a certified snowboard instructor in Ontario. Growing up as a teenager, I found it to be an incredible employment opportunity where I was able to make life-long friends, develop skills […]
Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, there’s been an explosion of research in the medicinal effects of CBD. With the on-going physical demands that snowboarding takes on the body, interest in CBD for snowboard athletes is growing. This has made me curious and I wanted to investigate the legitimacy of using CBD supplements in […]
The IKON Pass Experience at Blue Mountain Southern Ontario got lucky with a snowfall during the Christmas break, so on Dec 27th, 2022 I decided to use my IKON pass to go snowboarding at Blue Mountain. Even though my IKON account says my pass was mailed out almost 2 months ago I still haven’t received […]
This past Friday, my wife and I went to check out the Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show at the International Center from Oct. 28th-30th, 2022. It was very exciting to me because this year marked the return of the event after it had been on hiatus the last few years because of the pandemic. While […]
Back in 2017, our snowboarding crew, Step 9, and I went on a trip out west. We road tripped to several mountain resorts. We rode Sunshine Valley, Revelstoke and Kicking Horse, which all had sub-optimal snow conditions. We focused on having fun and made the best of what we could find. At each resort […]