Fall is here

With semi-major snowfalls being reported throughout the rockies, winter again shows it's smiling face. This has many and most boarders very psyched for the upcoming season. New gear is on the shelves at local shops, ski hills and avalanche advisory sites are warming up their websites and a few CO resorts actually open next week!!

Bridger Bowl, MT.....yesterday!!

While opening day at your hill may seem a ways away, it definitely creeps up on you, so make sure you're fully prepared, with a new K2 setup (http://www.k2snowboarding.com/) fresh volcom outerwear (http://www.volcom.com/) and all your Airblaster accessories (http://www.myairblaster.com/) from your local shop and of course a ski pass to your local resort.

Turbo Dream

My favorite snowboard

Out of all things needing preparation for winter, your body is definitely the most important. I strongly advise you to get into a daily or by-daily "fitness" routine to ensure that you can survive the entire first day of riding, and the entire winter following.

I suggest above all else, a routine revolving around meditative stretching (yoga). Start slow and work your way towards daily, yoga practice. Easier said than done, I know. Try starting (or continue practicing) with this easy routine at http://www.yogainstructiontherapy.com/basic-yoga/a-simple-yoga-routine/

Peace

A Rob