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The five biggest waves surfed – EVER!

Catching any wave and riding it is always an amazing feeling. But over the last couple of decades, some surfers have taken this to new levels. Some of the biggest waves surfed in history are as high as a five storey buildings and are powered by the unbelievable force of…

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Introduction to competitive downhill skateboarding & British world record

Competitive downhill skateboarding consists of a skateboard designed for going down hills as fast as possible. Most people know them as longboards. Downhill skateboards are usually slightly smaller than your average longboard and much stiffer enabling you to handle the bumps, speed and negotiating the twists and turns of a…

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Exclusive clip from new snowboard movie 6 Below

Based on an incredible true story Josh Hartnett and Mira Sorvino star in this new snowboard movie 6 Below. And lucky for you we have an exclusive clip of the film for you to watch. It is out at the cinemas and on-demand from October the 13th 2017. Having watched the clip (it’s…

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Introducing Undiscovered Mountains: Off the beaten track activity holidays

After 11 years specialising in off the beaten track activity holidays in the French Alps. The folks who brought you Undiscovered Alps are now introducing Undiscovered Mountains. They’ve decided to expand their horizons, opening the door to mountain holidays around the world by rebranding as Undiscovered Mountains. And why not?…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 7 – avalanche danger off the scale

It has been a sensationally snowy week in the Alps, the Dolomites and the Rockies, with worrying reports that too much snow is building up. The phrase avalanche danger off the scale is not one any snowboarder or skier wants to hear. Even closer to home in Scotland, our local…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 7 – too much snow

This edition of Best Ski News 2014 brings you news of too much snow across Europe, as the continent is hit by some severe weather over January and February. There have been spectacular snowfalls in Austria, Italy and the USA over the past week – and very good snowfalls pretty…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 6 Snow World Barcelona & best run ever!

In this weeks Interesting Snowboarding News we talk about the snowboarders that are suing the ski only resort of Alta. How Snow World Barcelona will bring winter sports to the Med. Which ski run a group of experts have decided is the best ever. Plus we talk about the British…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 6 Vanessa Mae, White Thrill and The Jump

In this issue of Best Ski News 2014 we are Discussing Vanessa May at the Olympics, The white Thrill race in St Anton and the new reality TV show ‘The Jump’. We will also be looking at the best eco hotel and where as the most expensive hotels in North…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 5 – build your own snowboard and snowboard speed records

Welcome to a new edition of Interesting Snowboarding News 2014 where this week we bring you news of snowboard speed records and how to build your own snowboard. As always, we also bring you news of all the snow conditions around the world, which is a great place to start….

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 5 – World Snow Day Scotland, good snow and slow zones

This week in Best Ski News 2014 we bring you news of good snow around Europe and the US, a new slow zone and World Snow Day Scotland. Our aim, as usual, is to bring you up to date with everything that is happening around the world, both on and…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 4 Jackass slopestyle, moose chasing & drones

Welcome back to another edition of Interesting Snowboarding News 2014 – your guide to everything board-related that’s happening on slopes around the world. This week we bring you news of Jackass slopestyle events at the upcoming Olympics, moose chasing, global snow conditions and drone cameras, as well as everything else…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 4 – ski halfpipe gold, Easter and Facebook

Well, hello there, and welcome to another edition of the Best Ski News 2014. The place where we try and keep you up to date and informed about all the latest goings on in the ski scene around the world. From weather reports to the latest news about ski halfpipe…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 3 snowmaking good for the environment

Welcome once again to the latest edition of Best Ski News 2014 where we aim to bring you all the latet news from the slopes around the world. This week we bring you news that the phrase ‘snowmaking good for the environment’ may well be true. As well as everything…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 2 snowboarding with Robbie Williams

Welcome to the latest edition of Interesting Snowboard News 2014 where we aim to keep you up to date with everything that’s happening in the world of snowboarding. From snow conditions to major festivals, events and snowboarding with Robbie Williams, if it’s happening somewhere on the slopes, you can read…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 2 its more fun to ski vs snowboard and Black Mamba

Welcome to the latest edition of Best Ski News 2014, where we aim to bring you the latest news from the slopes. We try to cover everything from snow conditions to major events, so that you’re up to date with all the goings on. This weeks there’s some exciting news…

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Interesting Snowboarding News 2014: Week 1 coolski, powder, marijuana & festivals

Welcome to week 1 of Interesting Snowboarding News 2014, our weekly look at all things snowboard around the world during the 2014 season. It looks set to be a magnificent season, so there will be plenty to talk about…. We’re going to bring you all the latest from the major…

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Best Ski News 2014: Week 1 snow, festivals, telemark & yaks

Welcome to the first edition of Best Ski News 2014. We intend to post a weekly ski news article summarising the world of skiing throughout the season. We appreciate that is is still 2013 but as this news really applies to the 2014 season we have welcomed in the new…

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Is X-Games losing the plot?

The X-Games is the original and first real collection of extreme sports in a competition format. Born in an era when these sports were truly niche and long before huge brands got onboard, it’s now a brand in itself. With all these changes is X-Games losing the plot? Originally running…

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Kitesurfing News: KSP announce 2012 Tour Dates

The KSP (Kite Surf Pro) is a world tour that is designed to feature the world’s best kitesurfers riding the world’s premiere waves. 2011 was the tour’s first year and featured three events held in Mauritius, Peru and Cape Verde. Each event showcased 24 of the world’s best male riders…

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Summer X-Games: Who’s taking extreme sport golds this year?

The Summer X-Games in Los Angeles are on the way but who’s taking the extreme sport golds this year? If you don’t know: the X-Games are the extreme sports World Cup, Olympics, Cup final and Superbowl rolled into one! Summer X-Games This is where skate legend Tony Hawk first pulled…