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Snowboarding Tips for Women: How to Gain Confidence on the Slopes

Snowboarding Tips for Women: How to Gain Confidence on the Slopes

I am writing this not from the perspective of a snowboarding instructor, but from the perspective of a normal beginner-to-intermediate girl who has really struggled to master the art of snowboarding. I am writing this on the premise that the reader can actually already snowboard. If you are looking to start out, or want to be able to finally link those turns, get yourself a couple of lessons! This article is for women who can snowboard, but whose annoying, self-critical…

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Climbing Mount Kosciuszko in Winter

Climbing Mount Kosciuszko in Winter

Battling white-out, 80mph headwind and pummelling ice crystals… is this really Australia?! How a relatively simple ascent turned into a gruelling snowshoe adventure up Australia’s tallest mountain.   About Mount Kosciuszko At 2,228 metres (7,310ft) above sea level, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia. It is located within the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales. The 3.5 hour hike up to the summit of Kosciuszko is popular in summer, where the gentle gradient and mesh walkway provide an…

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