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From snowshoeing to yurt camping, there are many winter sports other than skiing

From snowshoeing to yurt camping, there are many winter sports other than skiing
Forget hibernating. Skiers and boarders have known for years that winter can be as fun as summer. If you don’t ski or snowboard – or want to try something different – you still have options for warding off cabin fever this winter. Whether you want to try snowmobiling or snowshoeing, this will get you started.

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Fit a Snowboard

The process of fitting a snowboard depends on the size of the mountain and the style of the snowboarder. Pick out a snowboard to fit a variety of conditions, such as icy or powdery, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:2:16

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Snowboarding for Beginners : Snowboarding Boots and Bindings for Beginners

Guide to snowboard bindings. Learn about boots and bindings for a snowboard in this free snowboarding lesson from an expert snowboarder.

Expert: Kevin Byford
Bio: Kevin Byford became Director of Snowboarding for the Aspen Skiing Company in 1999 and was involved in the opening of Aspen mountain to snowboarders in 2000.
Filmmaker: Carolyne Harvey

Duration : 0:1:10

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Sharpen Snowboard Edges

In order to sharpen snowboard edges, a basic snowboard edge filing tool is needed. Run a snowboard edge filing tool from the nose of the board to the tail, and avoid applying too much pressure, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:1:35

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Snowboarding Gear : About Women’s Snowboard Packages

Women’s snowboard packages include wicking material for the top, a cotton or fleece blend, and a jacket and pants. Discover the important of socks in women’s snowboarding packages with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:3:17

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Apply Snowboard Wax

Before applying snowboard wax, make sure that the snowboard is clean of debris. Discover how to dispense and scrape wax on a snowboard with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:3:41

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Determine Your Snowboard Stance

A good snowboard stance should sit at 18 degrees in front of the board’s reference point and negative nine degrees in the back. Find out how to utilize an alpine stance in snowboarding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:2:43

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Snowboarding Gear : Getting in Shape for Snowboarding

In order to get in shape for snowboarding, it helps to skateboard, surf or go wakeboarding when it’s not snowboarding season. Try biking, Pilates or yoga to train for snowboarding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:1:6

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2009 Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings

2009 Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings review http://www.sierrasnowboard.com

Duration : 0:0:57

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Snowboarding Gear : About Snowboard Boots

Snowboard boots are 100 percent water-proof on the outside, they contain a supportive sole made of EVA material, and they have quick-lacing systems. Learn about the internal lacing systems of snowboard boots with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

Expert: Andy Varner
Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
Filmmaker: Erik Hutchins

Duration : 0:1:35

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