New SCUK Membership launched with added goodness

In the run up to the launch of the new SCUK2 website later this year, we've today phased out the old Adult, Junior, Family and Lite SCUK Memberships to introduce the one-size-fits-all Full SCUK Membership.The new SCUK Membership will retail at just �15. For a limited period we're including two ....

Burton Movie Tour returns with ?The B?

Yes it?s that time again; time to start thinking all things snow! To help you mentally prepare for the upcoming winter season the crew at Burton is heading out on the road through England, Scotland andWales with their new team flick ? The B?.Head to the following premiers for some serious pre ..

The SCUK/Westbeach birthday Mash Up at Olympia

Bring your birthday wishes to the Kensington Bar and Metro Ski and Snowboard Show on Friday 23rd October as SCUK celebrates its 5th birthday with not-so-responsible guardian Westbeach who are celebrating a mighty 30 years of fine threads!

Onboard 108 in the shops

The one-hundred-and-eighth edition of Onboard European Snowboard Magazine has dropped in all good shred stores and news agents across Europe. And there is some real gnarlatronic action and inspiring words in there to get you pumped to dust off your shred sword, that�s for sure. Here's just some of ....

FREEZE Connects snowsports and music fans

Snowsports and Music festival, London FREEZE has launched an innovative online communications hub at www.londonfreeze.com/lg/. FREEZE Connect, the brainchild of official event sponsor LG Electronics, is the place for all the latest official and backstage news, coupled with an array of interactive ....

Larry Gott from James jumps in aid of Disability Snowsports

Larry Gott ? the guitarist in Manchester band James - is to join a group of Chill Factore team members for a charity sky dive this Thursday (1st October) to raise funds for skiing and snowboarding charity, Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK).The group will be jumping with the Red Devils in an ....

Three things you do to enjoy England

The Guardian have asked us to ask you for three things you do to Enjoy England.So why not write a post on Snowboard Club UK about three things you do to enjoy England? Those three things are entirely up to you, but naturally we'd expect a high proportion of snowboard suggestions.More info ....

2009-10 season snowmaking begins in North America

Cold temperatures and natural snowfall have arrived earlier than expected in Colorado, USA allowing Loveland Ski Area, one of the world?s highest altitude resorts, to officially kick-off snowmaking for the 2009-2010 ski season.?Our Trail Maintenance department has been busy preparing the hill, ....

Eco-advernturer to start rubbish expedition around the world

Andy Pag (34 London), the eco-adventurer who drove a chocolate powered lorry to Timbuktu using waste cocoa butter and organised the Grease to Greece Rally where teams had to scavenge chip-fat to power their vehicles across Europe, is now setting off to drive around the world [where he will ....

World Tour freerides again

The Freeride World Tour has announced the dates for its third season. The world's best skiers and snowboarders will once again be battling it out in four ski resorts spread across the world. The tour will all start on the Russian slopes of Sochi in January, followed closely by the next stage in ..

Reduced park at Braehead today

Sorry for the lateness of this one (PC problems at SCUK HQ), but SNO!zone Scotland send their apologies that there will only be a reduced park tonight. We'll have the Friday park layout tomorrow.

Rude New - Winter 2010

Since 2002 rudechalets? has established its name as one of the most �ber-fun chalet brands in the Alps, consistently investing in new ways to keep their snowboarding and skiing guests happier than Larry himself. Check out what?s happening in Rudeville for winter 2010 and remember that SCUK members ....

Win tickets for the Metro Ski and Snowboard Show

SCUK have teamed up with X-Games Gold medallist Jenny Jones to give 10 lucky SCUK members a pair of tickets each for the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show.

10% discount on backcountry gear at Snowsafe

We've worked with Snowsafe before, so we're chuffed to announce that we can now provide SCUK members with access to a 10% discount on just about all their backcountry products from the leading manufacturers in ski safety equipment including Demon, Ortovox, ABS, BCA and Black Diamond.Snowsafe ....

LG Snowboard FIS World Cup coming to a town near you

October and November characterised by freestyle snowboarders.Three big airs and one halfpipe competition within four weeks.Barcelona on fire!Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) in London, 2008Within the next weeks and months, the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup is fully characterised by the freestyle ....

Limited park at Braehead as Brit Snow Tour rolls in to town

Here's the SNO!zone park plan for SNO!zone Scotland tonight. Due to the incredible amounts of snow involved in making the track for tomorrow's British Snow Tour Championship skiercross and boardercross track, the park is limited in terms of features this week and we apologise for the inconvenience...

Fat Face giving away a VW Camper

Fat Face is celebrating its 21st birthday this year by giving one majorly lucky customer a 21 window split screen camper van in the biggest competition the active lifestyle has ever run.That?s right, one lucky winner will win a beautifully restored camper van worth more than �35,000 plus the ....

Forever Forum premier at Boarders Boards

Boarders Boards are holding a premier of the Forum snowboard DVD Forever Forum at their shop in Weedon on the 3rd of October.They also have just taken deliver of the limited edition Forum Forever Manual Snowboard, which are linked to the movie.Jamie at Boarders Boards says "Free drinks for ....

Electric Europe announce the EG1

The EG1 has been a standard since itʼs debut. Designed by Kip Arnette with input from pros like Peter Line, the EG1 is your goggle of choice when your preference is a simplistic yet functional design.The Light Weight EG1 Frame Has Standard Features Including:Ergonomic Frame Design....

The B Movie Tour

You can?t wait until it starts to snow again? You are already dreaming about the new tricks you want to learn this season? Summer seemed way too long? Then come and get inspired as the Burton team will hit the road soon to stop in cities all over Europe with the brand new ?The B? movie in their ....

theAirbag.net movements

TheAirBag.net is on the road again this weekend. This probably won't interest most of you, but on Thursday, we head to Bristol UWE Freshers fair for some mountain bike usage.After that we head on up to Chill Factor-e at Manchester. We will be out from 6:30 pm until 11:00pm and sessions will be ....

Chatham refit almost there

Chatham slope is now almost completely relaid and should be completely finished by the start of the winter season. There is now enough room for a full freestyle setup on Thursdays 7 - 10pm again.Unfortunately, if you're not a skier or snowboarder, the toboggan run hut at Chatham was recently ....

Metro Ski and Snowboard Show

The Metro Ski and Snowboard Show will be held at London Olympia once more between 21st - 25th October 2009.For the 10th year running, our partners at Soulsports are working with the Metro Ski and Snowboard Show to create the main show feature including the supply of all the snowboard and ski ....

More prizes at the Swad Wham Bam Jam

The Swadlingcote Wham Bam Jam is fun on a dryslope. If you've forgotten how much fun it can be, get yourself there for their open day and freestyle jam for skiers and snowboarders for all ages and ranging from new to freestlye to old skool veterans.

SCUK's 5th Birthday Bash at Metro

Come celebrate our 5th birthday as we're the official after-party on Friday at the Metro Show.

Win a lifetime subscription to Onboard

Read the words...Win a lifetime subscription with OnboardIf you're not lucky enough to win, remember that SCUK Members can get a 10% discount on Onboard subscriptions.

Forum Fridge Friday at Castleford

This Friday sees the Forum Fridge Friday session arrive at SNO!zone Castleford. Four Fresh Forum Features to be session one at a time for accumulative points.

Big Air Champs at MK reach new heights

Jamie NichollsBritish Big Air Championships, Milton Keynes SNO!zone, 19th September 2009.The First Indoor British Snow Tour event of the season, The British Big Air Championships got underway at Milton Keynes SNO!zone on Saturday 19th September. Over 110 snowboarders and freeskiers took to ....

MK?s Big Air Champs reach new heights

British Big Air Championships, Milton Keynes SNO!zone, 19th September 2009.The First Indoor British Snow Tour event of the season, The British Big Air Championships got underway at Milton Keynes SNO!zone on Saturday 19th September. Over 110 snowboarders and freeskiers took to the slope to hit ....

Next stop Glasgow for British Snow Tour

Trespass British Snowboardcross/Skiercross Championships and Rail Jam. The 2009 British Snow Tour heads to bonnie Scotland this weekend, Saturday 26th September for The Trespass British Snowboardcross/Skiercross Championships and Rail Jam Session. The Schools Tour Team will also continue on ....

ThirtyTwo clothing in stores now

ThirtyTwo is stoked to let you know on that ThirtyTwo?s first-ever outerwear line is now available in stores. You can check out this video of JP Walker riding and breaking down the details on the great new outerwear line.JP Walker reveals ThirtyTwo Outerwear from jeff heit on Vimeo. Today ....

Photos from Brit Snow Tour at Norfolk

Here are my photos from the weekend's fun and games at Norfolk Ski Club all on Facebook I'm afraid.British Dryslope Boardercross ChampionshipsBritish Dryslope Big Air ChampionshipsBritish Dryslope Slopestyle ChampionshipsI've never been to the slope before and it's a great setup. I ....

theAirbag.net movements this week - Aldershot and Tamworth

Alright troops! I hope this finds you all well? Just thought I would send you a quick update on what we are up to this weekend.This Thursday 17 September (that's today) the AirBag will be visiting Alpine Snowsports in Aldershot, Hampshire. They'll be launching their new brand down there so will ..

theAirbag.net movements this week - Aldershot, MK and Tamworth

Alright troops! I hope this finds you all well? Just thought I would send you a quick update on what we are up to this weekend.This Thursday 17 September (that's today) the AirBag will be visiting Alpine Snowsports in Aldershot, Hampshire. They'll be launching their new brand down there so will ..

Reduced pricing at Hemel until 25th September

Because The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead felt they didn't give people enough warning of the freestyle price change, they've decided to keep the Summer Prices for this week and next. This is good news!Summer Prices for Friday 18th and Friday 25th September2 hoursAdult member �17.50Adult ....

Get kinky at Hemel tonight

At the risk of becoming a mouthpiece for Hemel, we've just discovered that Ride Snowboards are running a demo there tonight, so you can try the 2010 Ride Kink and be amazed.

The Airbag returns to Chill Factore this Friday

The final Core Airbag night of 2009 is fast approaching and is booking up fast. The return of the hugely popular and solely dedicated freestyle event includes exclusive use on the WHOLE of the main slope.Our Airbag night offers a unique opportunity to push your skills, spins and flips, just the ..

Ride a Banana at Hemel tonight

At the risk of becoming a mouthpiece for Hemel, we've just discovered that Ride Snowboards are running a demo there tonight, so you can try the 2010 Skate Banana and be amazed.

Fresh snow in Alps leads to resorts re-opening

www.Skiinfo.com reports that there has been up to 10cm of fresh snow in the past 72 hours on mountain tops across the Alps including the glaciers that are already open or about to open for the start of the 2009-10 ski season.Continents With Resorts Open For Skiing: 3Countries With Resorts ....

Tamworth parks including Saturday's Sick Bag

Here are the Tamworth SnowDome parks for this Saturday's Sick Bag with theAirbag.net and Tuesday's freestyle park for the Two Seasons demo night.

The Snow Centre partnership with SCUK

As some may have read in the forum, we had a meeting with The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead yesterday to discuss working more closely now that the slope has been up and running for several months and enters its first winter peak period. Whilst the discussion was pretty varied and included things like ..

The Big Bang Tamworth gets some extra special guests

That?s right we have two amazing surprise snowboard guests jetting over the pond to join us at The Big Bang Tamworth.We are super stoked to have Signal �ber shredder and original member of the Forum eight Chris Dufficy as guest freestyle coach for The Big Bang Tamworth! Chris will be teaming up ..

MK to get huge casino in the car park

The original design shown has lost 20m off the topLeisure group Xscape has won planning permission to build a casino and hotel next its popular complex in Milton Keynes.According to the MK News the Council development control committee approved the controversial scheme, which was approved by a ....

Pre-Brits SNO!storm at Castleford on 2nd October

Fri 2nd October, 7pm-12 midnight.Join SNO!zone and The Brits crew as they kick off the 09/10 Season in style!!Come and ride the British Snow Tour Slopestyle Course! Even if you?re not competing in Saturday?s competition the course is open for everyone to have a crack at!! There?s 2 lines so ..

Two Seasons demo night at Tamworth

Two Seasons would like to invite you to a demo night at SnowDome Tamworth, the latest and best snowboards and bindings for the 2009/2010 season. Test boards such as the Skate Banana from Lib Tech, Slayblade from K2 and various other models from Ride, GNU, Capita, Roxy and Union bindings. Join us at ..

Westbeach Limited edition T Shirt of the month

Everyone wants one, but only few will succeed?Each month we will be issuing 120 T shirts in Canada and Europe available exclusively online at www.Westbeach.com. To get one of these limited edition T shirts check back each month for a new design!Props to Andrew our Creative director for ....

Win a trip to Nikita's flagship store opening in Reykjavik, Iceland

Nikita?s first flagship store is celebrating opening its doors to the public on Saturday 26th September with a party night to be remembered. Joined by music mavericks GusGus who are honoring the release of their new album ?24/7?, they will be playing a live set right in Nikita?s back yard! To ..

30 tonnes of rubbish clearer from 55 UK and French resorts

The Mountain Riders environmental group has issued a report on its annual spring cleaning activities across French and now British ski areas and note that 3,500 volunteers turned out to clean up the slopes of 55 participating ski resorts collecting in total 30 tonnes of waste from the ski slopes, ..

Document Snowboard #58

New issue coming very soon (18th September to be exact).We?re so pumped on the brand new issue of Document that we?ve just got back from the printers, that we?ve got to tell someone.First off, we?re pretty sure our new cover marks a world first for a snowboarding magazine, let alone a ....

New freestyle fixtures at The Snow Centre

As another pitiful British summer fades into the distance, it?s time to look forward to the daily snowfall and perfectly groomed parks that will bless The Snow Centre?s beloved slope over the coming winter season. As part of its commitment to all things freestyle, The Snow Centre is delighted ....

SNO!zone Graphic Designer Required - Full Time

SNO!zone currently has a vacancy within our SNO!zone Marketing Department for a Graphic Designer. You will work in house with the marketing team to design and produce artwork for all publicity materials and marketing, advertising and online campaigns for the 3 SNO!zone sites. Successful ....

Unleash the lens heads to Edinburgh

As a late addition to our Big Bang dates we will now be hosting an extra special screening of Unleash The Lens up in Edinburgh. Clear Friday night on the 2nd October from you diaries and make your way over to Amicus Apple, 17 Frederick Street, Edinburgh.The show kicks off at 8pm and being a ....

New Dutch indoor slope for 2010

Nicky Broos, the first ever indoor snow slope built in Holland back in 1995, has announced plans to create a new slope which will open next year.Indoor snow centre specialists Snow Business Holland is working on the designs for the new facility at Rucphen in Holland.The new slope will be ....

New faces at Snowsports England

Snowsport England have been busy over the summer with the appointment of two new development officers. Their jobs will deal primarily with clubs, participation and funding, but snowboarding is high on the agenda as well. On with the introductions then:-Jan DoyleJan Doyle SkierJan has hot-..

Cardrona celebrates record breaking spring

Cardrona Alpine Resort has broken its accumulated snowfall record by over a metre, with 317cm of snowfall this season. The previous biggest year on record was 2004 (213cm). The record amount of snow has provided excellent on and off piste conditions and will ensure that the resort?s popular ....

Jobs at SNO!zone Scotland

With winter on our doorstep and a new season of fun about to kick off SNO!zone Scotland are recruiting a new batch of instructors! Currently VacanciesPart Time Snowboard InstructorsPart Time Ski InstructorsFull Time Ski InstructorAll jobs require availability to work at weekends when ....

SnowFlex video from Jamie Nicholls

We've already posted some info and pictures on the opening of Liberty Mountain in the US, but when the UK's smallest uber-ripper asks, we jump, else he'll come round and eat our goldfish.Trip to the opening of LU Snowflex Mountain from Jamie Nicholls on Vimeo.

Indoor slope is low priority for Liverpool council

Liverpool City Council has a plan on the drawing board re-develop the Beaufort Street site as a snowdome and leisure centre but it has low priority.

Burton Late Models include Good Wood

Here's info on the Burton Late Model offering for this year. As you can see, they've got some interesting product which will be dropping in stores from today onwards.Burton are also stoked to announce that, for the first time ever, an unprecedented seven Burton board models in the 2010 line ....

Ready to tripod at the Westbeach 30th Birthday Party Friday

The evening of September 11th sees Westbeach celebrate being 30 at Chill Factore in Manchester.Westbeach and Chill Factore will host a jam session and party to coincide with the launch of the new Westbeach book; ʻOUT WEST: Snowboarding, Westbeach and a New Canadian Dreamʼ celebrating ....

Cheaper prices in the Alps this year

Although it may still be too early to say exactly how much Brits can expect to pay in the Alps this winter, the current strength of the pound against the Euro and the Swiss Franc means that even modest increases in resort are offset by the stronger pound, compared to winter 08-09, even though it ....

Ski Club launch Antarctic Challenge for Young People

The Ski Club of Great Britain are offering two young people between the age of 18 and 28 the chance to be part of a trip of a lifetime on an Antarctic expedition with Polar adventurer and Ski Club President Robert Swan ? the first man to walk to both the north and south poles. The 2010 Inspire ....

Mini BRITS festival hits Norfolk this weekend

British Artificial Championships, Norfolk 12th & 13th September 2009. The 2009 British Snowboard and Freeski Tour kicks off in Norfolk this weekend, 12th & 13th September with the action-packed ?Mini BRITS? weekender. With two full days of slope action, Six British Championship titles, Six ....

Big Bang seminar schedule

The seminar schedule at the Big Bang Snowboard Show is always super popular and with snowboarding?s finest sharing their wisdom we can see why. This year?s seminar programme offers more than ever before with topics covering, snowboard servicing, snowboard photography, mountain safety and the Roxy ....

Vail spends on solar

Vail?s efforts to be more environmentally friendly are on-going, with the famous Colorado resort continuing to develop, test, and implement programs designed to reduce its impact on climate change.A new initiative this summer has seen Vail harnessing the resort?s 300 days of sunshine annually. ..

Chill Factore Subvert Academy

Chill Factore's Subvert Academy is a monthly freestyle coaching session for all snowboarders looking to take their riding to another level.Subvert Academy has some of the highest qualified freestyle coaches in the country - Jo Howard and Kev Edwards (ISIA) who are both BASI Level 2 freestyle ....

Chill Factore Westbeach party park layout

Friday 11th September 2009 sees Chill Factore host Westbeach's official 30th birthday celebratory book launch. In its honour Westbeach will be taking over the freestyle slope and creating a unique and fun freestyle jam night for skiers and snowboarders.You can expect a unique jib feature ....

MK parks for this week including Forum Fridge Friday

Here are the parks for this week at SNO!zone Milton Keynes. This Friday sees Forum Fridge Friday on the slopes.

New Maverix freestyle coaching dates

We've added seven more Maverix day course and one trick pony sessions to the SCUK camp calendar. Don't forget SCUK members get a discount on the Maverix camps.

Every town should have one of these

Woodward at Copper, the indoor snow sports centre, is offering weekly Autumn classes designed to help participants learn skills in specific areas, such as trampolines, tumbling, Snowflex indoor snow slope and skateboarding.The event will be staged from September 9th to November 3rd. These one ....

Ackers provides free lessons at British Ski and Board Show

Get ready for an Ackers Adventure at the British Ski and Board Show, held at Birmingham?s NEC from Friday 30th Oct to Sunday 1st Nov, as the outdoor pursuit centre has teamed up with the show organisers to create a fantastic new indoor artificial ski slope at this year?s show.Ackers Adventure, ....

theAirbag.net at Hemel tomorrow

TheAirbag.net is all hyped for tomorrow night at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead! It will be a busy session, so either book in advance by getting in touch with the Snow Centre by phone or online - or just get down there early! Sessions start at 7 and run until 11 o'clock.Hope to see you all ....

Soulsports celebrates a decade in action sports

Starting out life ten years ago to the day, Soulsports has come a long way since its athlete agency beginnings but confesses to having been a little modest to date about the company?s successes. Today, you?ll find us delivering an uncompromising level of service across Consultancy, PR, Athlete and ....

Wham Bam Jam at Swadlingcote

Swadlingcote will be holding their open day and Wham Bam Jam on Sunday 11th October 2009. It?s for skiers and snowboarders for all ages and ranging from new to freestlye to old skool veterans.

Hemel park for theairbag.net

How do you make your dream trick become a reality? With the help of our THE SNOW CENTRE?S airbag night, that?s how! This amazing giant bag of air will make your potentially disastrous crashes a thing of the past.This Friday 4th September 7pm-11pm, PARK AND RIDE is pleased to play host to the ....

10% discount with Trickology, UK freestyle snowboard coaching

Freestyle is easy! Don?t believe us? Well come and join in with a Trickology session and we?ll show you.The new snowboard freestyle courses from Fear of The Park are coming to a SNO!zone near you, and there?s also a 10% discount available if you are a SCUK member.Trickology is all about ....

The Roxy Chicken Jam relocates to Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

After six events at Innsbruck, St. Moritz and Kaprun, the world?s biggest snowboard competition for girls only moves on to pastures new this season. The 7th Roxy Chicken Jam Europe will take place from the 8th to the 10th of January 2010 at the Nightpark Saalbach Hinterglemm!

FIS events and Vancouver 2010

We've added all the FIS events to the SCUK Calendar in this important season running up to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada in February 2010. We have omitted a few slalom events from the list.

Forum Fridge Friday at MK

Four Fresh Forum Features to be sessioned one at a time gaining accumulative points, and we all know what points give ... prizes. Oh and hard cash! The person to gain the most points will be crowned the winner. SNO!zone Milton Keynes Friday 11th September.

First U.S. Snowflex slope now open

After months of preparation and anticipation, Liberty University?s most innovative recreational facility made its public d�but on Saturday, Aug. 29 2009. LU christened the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, with a grand opening ceremony. The facility?s completion makes it the first in the U.S. ....

Slope plan for British Artificial Championships

The first British Snow Tour event is the Artificial Championships, which this year will see a combined event hosted at the Norfolk Snowsports Club up near Norwich. It's a long way to go for some, but with two full days of on slope action to decide Artificial Big Air, Slopestyle and Boardercross ....

Roxy Chicken Jam moves to Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria

The Roxy Chicken Jam relocates to Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria! After six events at Innsbruck, St. Moritz and Kaprun, the world?s biggest snowboard competition for girls only moves on to pastures new this season. The 7th Roxy Chicken Jam Europe will take place from the 08th to the 10th of January ....

Learn French whilst you ride with Insted

Calling snowboard enthusiasts the world over as Insted Language School brings you the launch of their new web site. Stop everything and book a season?s Language Course in one of their most incredible locations. From the French Alpine terrain, to the Atlantic coastline, make the mecca dream yours ....

Treble Cone approaches 3 metre base

The Spring buds may be sprouting, but it is a full on winter wonderland up at Treble Cone, New Zealand. Over the past week Treble Cone has boosted its base depths by 25% with the help of a few storms depositing over 75 cm of and light and dry wintry snow. The base depths now sit at 260 cm on the ....

Westbeach 30th Birthday Party Jam Session

Westbeach and Chill Factore will host a jam session and party on Friday 11th September to coincide with the launch of the new Westbeach book celebrating the last 30 years of snowboard history.

Kate Harrison joins Eleven

The UK eleven team is expanding. Along side Damo Doyle, Cody Hierons and Rick Barrow eleven are pleased to welcome Kate Harrison. Kate has been out of action for a while, but is well on the way back to full fitness so keep an eye out for her this season.You can see profiles on the UK and ....

Win a week for two in Tignes

Edge 2 Edge, Britain?s leading ski and board hire retailer, has once again teamed up with Mountainsun Ltd who run Chalet Les Melezes in Tignes, France to provide Ski and Board Camps during the autumn and early winter of 2009. They've offered SCUK Members the chance to win a week for two to one of ....

Epic from Board4Life

Board 4 Life have recently launched a new batch of girls gear through their Epic Apparel range. The clothing covers a variety ranging from strappy tops to distressed look hoodies so, whether your grabbing some sun before the summer is a distant memory, or looking forward to the new snowboard season,..