Alltracks Sponsored Edinburgh Uni Scottish Comp Results
December 22nd, 2009EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY SUDS & BUDS report:
On the weekend of 6th-7th November, Mid Lothian Ski Centre at Hillend was brimming with skiers and boarders representing their Uni in the Scottish Universities Dryslope Competition. There we the likes of Edinburgh, Napier, Aberdeen, Dundee and Strathclyde.
The Competition kicked off on Saturday morning with racing events where Edinburgh University dominated with Dave Harrison winning the men’s GS and individual slalom, Nicola Oglivie coming 3rd in the women’s GS and the individual slalom. Holly Aird won the women’s board GS as well as the woman’s dual slalom. Strong performances from the race teams were also given with the First ski race team winning the dual slalom and the board dual slalom team coming in 3rd place.
The second half on the day was dominated by the freestyle events: slopestyle and big air. The standards of these events are ever increasing and the competition this year was no exception. Once more Edinburgh showed their capability with Mark Ratnage and Michas Jablonski earning a place in the finals both the Big Air and slopestyle. As for the female skiers, Charlotte Clarke dominated earning 1st place in both freestyle events.
These results lead to the Edinburgh teams been awarded 1st place overall in the Scottish Universities Championships, closely followed by Napier in 2nd and Glasgow in 3rd.
The following weekend of 13-14th saw Edinburgh overrun with 1500 students from Universities all over the UK! The weekend of British Universities Dryslope championships are always an exciting weekend and a chance to see the talent from all over Britain! This year was no exception!
Despite the tough competition, Edinburgh’s boarder dual team put in a strong performance and were rewarded by earning a place in the quarterfinals. On the ski side, a brilliant performance was shown by James Filsell, Ross Bannon and Dave Harrison all qualifying in the top 30. As far as the female racers go Laura Swayne made it through to the second round, but failed to complete her second run.
Onto the freestyle events, which luckily for some were held in the afternoon, the Friday saw the slopestyle event. The competition was higher than ever and despite efforts only Charlotte Clarke managed to gain a place in the finals and came an impressive second on the podium overall.
After a heavy night in City nightclub socialising with all the other unis, we all took back to the dry slope on Saturday morning. Dave Harrison once again gave a brilliant performance in the slalom earning second place. The dual slalom team showed a great effort, with the First team having a superb round to finish third.
In the afternoon the crowd congregated around the kicker where there were raving DJs and plenty of red bull to go around, the big air kicked off. Charlotte Clarke again earned a place in the finals and eventually finished off 3rd on the podium.
EUSSC is proud that Edinburgh is the host of these two great events and once again showed that we have fantastic talent within our club! Bring on BUISC and BUSC!
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Whistler – Snowiest November on record
November 21st, 2009Whistler has now received over 418cm this month, making it the snowiest November on record. It just keeps coming!
“This is an unprecedented start to the season,” says Anton Horvath, Whistler Mountain weather forecaster. “The excitement of locals and guests alike is palpable, and the timing of this record breaking event happening this year as we prepare to be a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is just icing on the cake. Whistler Blackcomb is well known for the copious amount of snow it receives on an annual basis. The fact that we’re only 87cm (34 inches) from reaching the half way point of our annual average snowfall, shows how incredible the start of this season really is.” The annual average snowfall at Whistler Blackcomb is just over 10 metres or 33 feet
The first Alltracks course of the season starts on the 25th and the skiers and snowboarders on that course are definitely in for some powder.
For more information on the Alltracks ski instructor courses or snowboard instructor courses check out the website, or please contact us directly.
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Whistler to open 2 weeks early!
November 11th, 2009It’s DUMPING. Whistler is going to open this Saturday (14th November) due to the great snow that has fallen over the last couple of weeks. 70cm of the good stuff has fallen in the last 7 days and another 65cm are due to fall before Saturday.
The early signs for the season are great and we’re obviously hoping for another prime Whistler season in the Coast Mountains of Canada.
The Alltracks 4 week ski & snowboard instructor course begins on the 25th and it looks like they are in for a perfect start. The guys arriving a few days early will even be able to sneak a few early turns in.
For more info on Whistler, the snow conditions and any of the Alltracks ski or snowboard courses, please just give one of the team a call on +44 (0)1794 388 034 or check out ski courses or snowboard courses.
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ALLTRACKS at the London Metro Ski & Snowboard Show
October 22nd, 2009This week ALLTRACKS is up in London for the Metro ski & snowboard show. If you are interested in completing one of our ski instructor courses , snowboard instructor courses or one of our improvement camps why not come and meet the team who will be running the course. Lyndsay, Jonathan and Paul will all be there and we’re also being helped by some people who have been on previous courses. It’s a great opportunity to meet face to face and discuss in detail all aspects of our ski & snowboard courses and ask any questions you might have. The ALLTRACKS stand is 524.
There’s also loads of other things on offer – a 50ft kicker hosting some of the UK’s best freestyle riders, an ice rink, apres ski bar and lots more.
For show location & opening times, check out www.metrosnow.co.uk
Hopefully see you there.
TGR re:SESSION Ski Movie Whistler Premiere
October 1st, 2009The Whistler Premiere of re:SESSION, the latest offering from TGR, hits Whistler tomorrow night at Millenium Place. As always, some of the best ski and snowboard talent will be on show at the world’s top ski destinations. Showcasing the talent of Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, Tanner Hall, Rachael Burks and many more – the TGR hits Alanga, Italy’s off piste mecca, enjoying the best season in years as well as British Columbia, Canada and awe inspiring descents in Alaska.
Whistler Premiere – 2nd October 2009 – Millenium Place – Whistler
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It’s Snowing in Whistler – Yee Ya!
September 30th, 2009Last night, Whistler got it’s first proper snowfall of the season. It’s time to get excited. Keep up to date with the snow as it arrives by signing up to Whistler Blackcomb’s snow report.
With the 4 week ski & snowboard instructor courses starting in under two months time, we’re stoked to see the snow so early! Let’s hope it keeps coming and we get a solid base down through October and November.
New ALLTRACKS Brochure Out NOW
September 11th, 2009Our NEW ski & snowboard course brochure is now out. Please get in touch if you would like one posted out.
We will shortly be adding a download feature but rest assured that the brochure is printed on 100% recycled paper, fully FSC certifed by the Soil Association which we think is Important.
It has the latest info on the types of courses we run and the fantastic resorts where we are based.
If you want one posted out, please just give the office a call on +44 (0)1794 388 034 0r send us a quick message.
We look forward to hearing form you!
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Red Bull Exodus Comp Whistler Blackcomb
August 27th, 2009First Ever Mass Start Downhill Mountain Bike Comp in Canada. 5 September 2009
Before the attention at Whistler turns to winter for skiing and snowboarding, there is one last major mountain bike comp on Whistler mountain.
Starting off at Whistler Peak , it is thought over 200 riders will set off head to head – flying past the Roundhouse, down Garbonzo before at least some of the reach the finish line at Whistler Village. Needless to say – helmet and body armour are mandatory as the terrain is a little more taxing than the Hampshire downs we ride throughout the summer.
As much as we love the biking, we’re looking forward to the first ski & snowboard courses that begin at the end of November.
For more info on the Red Bull Exodus, check out www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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New AMEL Merino Baselayers launched by former Alltracks Snowboarder
August 14th, 2009Justin North, who attended one of the ALLTRACKS snowboard camps, and friends have designed some new Merino baselayers called AMEL. They have manged to combine comfortable, high performance tops that still manage to look great – which has got to be a first in the world of ski & snowboard underwear! We wish them the very best of luck.
Here’s a word from Justin:
“We will be launching this season at the Metro ski and board show and will be in numerous shops in the Uk and in France and Switzerland. Currently we have got Johnny Russell and James Thorne as our main riders, but hoping to sign up a few more riders soon! The thermals we produce focus on comfort, style and a fit cut for snowboarders plus all the tech specs of a great thermal, so you wont want to cover up our range of thermal base layers!”
Check out their beautiful website at www.amelsnow.com
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Whistler Awards – They just keep coming….
August 12th, 2009Since ALLTRACKS launched, we have offered the most popular extended ski and snowboard courses in Whistler
For over a decade, Whistler has been at the forefront of the ski & snowboard movement and consistantly pushes the boundaries to improve the experience of every skier and snowboarder who visits – whether you want to ride powder, charge the groomers or hit one of the many parks. Thankfully, the ski and snowboard industry seems to recognise all the hard work that the resort puts in, and every year WB seems to walk away with more and more accolades.
Last season, Skiing Magazine voted, Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 resort in North America for the 12th season in a row!
To take a look at all the awards Whistler has received for the last few years, check out Whistler Blackcomb ski resort awards
For our personal take on the resort if you are considering a ski or snowboard course, please give one of the ALLTRACKS team a call on +44 (0)1794 388 034.
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