by katemackay25 | Jan 25, 2019
My husband is currently in Niderau, Austria snowboarding with four mates. Last Sunday morning when I woke, the first item to catch my eye, scrolling on my smartphone, described high danger levels in Austrian ski resorts. Anxiety raised, I texted ‘im indoors pleading...
by katemackay25 | Mar 3, 2018
Snowboarding is perceived to be a young person’s sport, and having just watched the Olympics, where more than fifty percent of snowboarding medal winners were under 25, you’d be forgiven. In comparison to skiing, snowboarding is a relatively young sport, becoming...
by katemackay25 | Oct 22, 2017
Ever thought about what snowboarding, or even skiing, can teach us when back in Blighty? When you get home, do you dump your snowboard, throw your kit in the wash and slot seamlessly back into reality? Maybe you dream about the mountains sat behind your desk, or...
by katemackay25 | Sep 10, 2017
Trying anything for the first time can be daunting, and learning to snowboard is no exception. Some people never push themselves. But by choosing a comfortable, easy life they never know what’s possible and how much fun they are missing. Business associate and friend,...
by katemackay25 | Apr 7, 2017
One of my friends hates Facebook – she calls it ‘Smugbook’. Amazing photos depicting wonderful times can make others feel envious and inadequate. Most of us only post photos that show the best bits; it’s not really representative of what’s happening in our lives. So...
