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 | Jan 18, 2017
We are now passed mid-January, so you’ll have done one of a few things regarding your New Year resolutions: abandoned them (they were unrealistic anyway); completely forgotten what they were (you were inebriated); on track embracing your new goals (well done you);...
by katemackay25 | May 29, 2016
How many of you have had the thought about ‘giving it all up’ and moving to the mountains? As you sit on a chairlift admiring the majestic snowy scenery, carve that perfect turn or even relax in the bar at the end of the day, how many of you have had the feeling that...
by katemackay25 | Apr 12, 2016
Many secondary schools offer their pupils a chance to go on a ski trip, usually for those upward of Year 8 and beyond (age 13 and older). Most UK schools travel to Europe (Austria, France and Italy are popular) but some will go to North America. Often trips can be...
by katemackay25 | Mar 22, 2016
Although Easter is approaching the season is not yet over, and many of you could still be heading to the Alps these holidays. The snow is reported to be excellent, but can the same be said of your snowboarding skills? Although there is a steep learning curve when...
