Snowboard Addicts - Blogs http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php Snowboard Addicts is the place for snowboarders online. We have a great community of snowboarders as well as a ton of pictures, movie clips, reviews, and great discussions. en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:50:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blueworld/misc/rss.jpg Snowboard Addicts - Blogs http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php INSTRUCTOR SEEKING STUDENTS: Jiminy Peak http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=12 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:51:31 GMT Hello, I am DaveESPI on many forums. Ive been riding for 14 years, am classicly trained ( the hard way... Self) and also have 5 years teaching at resorts here in the east coast. I am on my 4th year at Jiminy Peak as an instructor, and my third season in hardboots. I teach in both soft and hard... Hello,
I am DaveESPI on many forums.
Ive been riding for 14 years, am classicly trained ( the hard way... Self) and also have 5 years teaching at resorts here in the east coast. I am on my 4th year at Jiminy Peak as an instructor, and my third season in hardboots. I teach in both soft and hard gear. Alpine racing and advanced agressive carve "race" style as well as park and pipe. I am ASSI level 1 certified this year, and have a solid reputation as being a good instructor with the Snowsports staff @ Jiminy peak.
Anyone interested in lessons, feel free to request me or refer people to the snowsports desk @ jiminy Peak who are in need of lessons, or just want to improve their riding and pinpoint areas of improvement.
I am also available seperately when not working at Jiminy for one on one exclusive lessons at variable rates.
Dave "Espi" Sheedy
Age 32
14 years riding 8 years teaching (5 at resorts)
Jiminy Peak -Hancock MA
USA
I also am available for private instruction at a mountain of other persons choice.
ESPI360@nycap.rr.com

ATTENTION OTHERS INTERESTED IN BEING AN INSTRUCTOR:
Jiminy Peak is Still Hiring !
Contact Snowsports School At Jiminy for more information before December1st. ]]> DaveESPI http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=12 Boreal Opening Day! http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=11 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:28:28 GMT The time is upon us and Old Man Winter has smiled upon Boreal Mountain Resort. Under sunny skies, opening day at Boreal saw a busy ticket window of anxious skiers and snowboarders awaiting their first chance to shred the only resort in Tahoe to open this season. A local snowboarder standing in the... The time is upon us and Old Man Winter has smiled upon Boreal Mountain Resort. Under sunny skies, opening day at Boreal saw a busy ticket window of anxious skiers and snowboarders awaiting their first chance to shred the only resort in Tahoe to open this season. A local snowboarder standing in the lift line summed up what was on everyone’s mind, “Thank goodness. It’s been a long 5 months.” The lift line kept moving thanks to the new Castle Peak Quad chair in operation for the first time this season, taking rider’s 450ft higher on the beginning slopes where rider’s could choose to cruise the hill or hit up the 10 features built in the terrain park.

Alongside the public brought a slew of news crews, media, and Pro Shredder’s. Local legend and Pro rider Andy Finch had this to say, “Sunny and sick! Boreal stepped it up its (terrain) features with a full stair feature followed by a C box then S box. It’s how Tahoe is supposed to be.” With so much buzz in the air, everyone had something to add about opening day.

• Chas Guldemond: “ Nice weather, nice new outfit, good jibs, fun times.”
• Brett Butcher: “Best Boreal opening day ever! Yeehaaaaaaa!” (insert cowboy hat)
• Nick Visconti: “Welcome to the danger zone.”
• Lane Knaack: “ It’s sweet to finally be able to snowboard again on such a beautiful day.”
• Tim Eddy: “Today is the best day ever made.”
• Jason Badgley: “I wanna give Jon Slaughter a hug.”

Many thanks to all the Boreal staff and park crew for an awesome opening day. Here’s to a great start to an epic season at the new, better Boreal. College students, come ride Boreal on Frekin' Fridays for only $20!

Escape the couch. Escape to Boreal, located off Interstate 80 atop Donner Summit, just 90 minutes from Sacramento, 35 minutes from Reno and only 8 miles from Truckee, escaping has never been easier. Plus, with Boreal’s new quad chair and enhanced snowmaking capabilities, the mountain is better than ever. Boreal Mountain Resort offsets 100 percent of its electricity by purchasing green power.

For more information about Boreal Mountain Resort you can also visit www.rideboreal.com or myspace.com/rideboreal. For updates and info on snow conditions or rates call 530.426.3666. ]]> ridetime http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=11 Boreal Jibassic Pro Oct. 25th!! http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=10 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:17:44 GMT *4th Annual Jibassic Pro and Last Chance Season Pass Sale!* *Donner Summit, CA, (October 23, 2008)* –This Saturday, October 25 is you last chance to purchase a Boreal season pass for 20% off the regular price. Come check out the Jibassic Pro Invitational event that same day and stop by the ticket...
4th Annual Jibassic Pro and Last Chance Season Pass Sale!
Donner Summit, CA, (October 23, 2008) –This Saturday, October 25 is you last chance to purchase a Boreal season pass for 20% off the regular price. Come check out the Jibassic Pro Invitational event that same day and stop by the ticket window to get your pass before it’s too late. Your dusty ski’s and snowboards will thank you. If you can’t make it up the hill on Saturday, don’t despair because you can get your pass online or by calling Boreal at 530-426-3666.
The JPI.4 gates will open at 2 p.m., admission is free. Check out swag from brands like Thirty-Two Boots, 686 Outerwear, Dakine, FUEL TV and grab a signature from one of your favorite pro shredders in the Sessions tent from 4-5 p.m. Food and beverages will be flowing and you’ll have a chance to win some gear while your hanging out before the pro’s throw down at 6 pm. Bring along your gear and don’t forget your helmet to cruise through the public Jib Park from 2-6 p.m. Admission to the Jib Park area is only $5 or FREE for season pass holders.
For those of you wishing you could be a part of the Boreal staff, stop by the job fair and fill out an application with onsite interviews between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more details go to www.rideboreal.com.
The NEW, better BOREAL. See you on the Hill!
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]]> ridetime http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=10 Instructing @ Jiminy Peak Resort 2008-09 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=9 Wed, 28 May 2008 20:11:53 GMT I will be returnign to Jiminy Peak for my 5th season as an Instructor.

Anyone wishing to learn to ride better, or to just simply come out and shred, Please look me up online, or At the Resort Ski-School Snowsports desk.

Dave "espi" Sheedy or "The guy with the crazy blue helmet". ]]> DaveESPI http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=9 215 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=8 Sun, 25 May 2008 01:05:23 GMT yep. 215 more days. seems like a lot? well it is :( our family doesnt take its first trip up to the mtn untill the day after christmas. didnt bother me till this year. ugh. counting down. :/ 5-24-08 yep. 215 more days.
seems like a lot?
well it is :(
our family doesnt take its first trip up to the mtn untill the day after christmas.
didnt bother me till this year.
ugh. counting down.
:/ 5-24-08 ]]> live4snow22 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=8 Finally! A Summer Hobby!!! http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=7 Sat, 10 May 2008 20:02:43 GMT Okay, it's official, I finally have a summer hobby! After taking, and passing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, I'm buying a motorcycle! I'm only getting a little Kawasaki Ninja 250, but it should be more than enough to get me out and having fun, rather than sulking in the corner, while Kerry goes out and has fun on hers! We're picking it up tomorrow, then I'm off to learn new adventures!

My new bike:
]]> WasillaKatie http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=7 Cloudy http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=6 Wed, 07 May 2008 23:38:24 GMT Im a baller:mrgreen: Im a baller:mrgreen: ]]> ftblplyr46 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=6 a new use for snowboarding pants http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=5 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:26:59 GMT as our mountain closed down early this year for upgrades, I'm going to try something new. I'm taking the motorcycle safety course this weekend. I dont have any gear, so I'll be wearing my snowmachine (snowmobile for you non-ak people) helmet. Its also supposed to be kind of snowy-rainy this weekend, and I dont have good rain pants, so I'm figuring I'll wear a pair of my old snowboard pants. Maybe I'll wear my SBA hoodie too..... LOL ]]> WasillaKatie http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=5 testing testing 1.2.3 http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=4 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:32:13 GMT You know just testing the new sexy blog option out :shocker: You know just testing the new sexy blog option out :shocker: ]]> X5150foreverX http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=4 <![CDATA[Well isn't this sweet!]]> http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:21:56 GMT Just a testing this fancy little thing out :] ]]> Chello0o http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=3 Snowboarding Blog!!! http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=2 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:56:37 GMT Hooray!!! I've been keeping my snowboarding blog on myspace. It belongs here! Thank you Gerard!!! ]]> WasillaKatie http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=2 First Entry http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=1 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:41:08 GMT So, I just finished upgrading the site and installing the blogs for the masses to play with. There is a new look to the site if you haven't noticed already. In addition the profiles have been updated with some cool features. There are now social groups and friends lists. Check it out let me know what you think. ]]> gerard http://snowboardaddicts.com/blog.php?b=1