Time is running out!

April 27, 2011
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To book your accommodation for The Snowboard Test 2011! We’ve confirmed more than 170 people now, before we count event staff and media, which is very close to the numbers we enjoyed last year!] Bookings close at the beginning of May, so if you haven’t booked yet click here for info on how to do [...]

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White Lines Rail Jam announced!

April 27, 2011

We’re into the last ten days before the biggest event in the UK calendar kicks off and we’re getting news of all the events that are being held during the week. First off is the White Lines Rail Jam in association with Lib Tech, Gnu, Quiksilver and FBBB. The event will be held for the [...]

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Kaunertal’s Snowpark is open and kicking ass

April 26, 2011

The Spring Classics, the six week end-of-season event that hosts The Snowboard Test, got under way on the 16th April with a full park set up and one of the only superpipes in Europe at this time of year. They’re a little over ten days into the Spring Classics and currently the weather on the [...]

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And thrice Nay!

April 18, 2011

Just a little follow up to yesterday’s post about snow conditions – here’s the images from today’s resort webcam…

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Nay to the Naysayers!

April 17, 2011

We’ve heard a little rumour that Kaunertal is experiencing the same kind of snow drought as France did pretty much all season long – and we’d like to put a stop to it right now! The shots below were taken from the Kaunertal Webcam on the 14th April and clearly shows the extensive amount of [...]

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Early April Update!

April 14, 2011

As you know, we’re returning to Kaunertal, Austria and preparations for their Spring Classics weeks is almost complete. The Kaunertal Spring Classics offer the best snowpark anywhere in Europe at this time of year, and we’ll be there in a few short weeks to take advantage of the facilities. Our limited indoor space for brands [...]

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One month to go!

April 7, 2011

Yep, just one calendar month from today we’ll be arriving in Kaunertal for the kick off to te most eagerly-awaited snowboard event of the UK season. So far we have confirmation of parties and events such as the legendary Analog party on Tuesday night, the Never Summer/The Reason mini ramp jam, the White Lines/Quiksilver Rail [...]

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Start ‘em young!

March 3, 2011

How old were you when you started to shred? 18? How about 18 months? Chris Moran, ex-British Halfpipe champ, ex-editor of White Lines and full time travel writer has got his young son Harry shredding already. Next stop the Olympics. Check out his stance! It’s proper yo…

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Never been to The Snowboard Test?

February 24, 2011

Watch this clip – put together by the excellent Lockdown Projects – from last year’s event…  

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The Snowboard Test 2011

February 22, 2011

Welcome back! It’s February, which means that it’s time to launch The Snowboard Test for the 2011 season. Last winter was the largest event we’ve ever held, with attendance surging by more than 50 people to a total of more than 270. The biggest growth came in the number of shop staff who attended, making [...]

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