FactiveGRL Boardriding Lifestyle for Girls

There are so many companies out there with plenty of snowboard gear and clothing. But have you noticed that sometimes a jacket, snowboard pants, or boots still feel like a man’s fit? A lot of times it is, just a smaller size. So I’m on a venture to seek out the best women’s snowboarding gear made specifically for us! First up: Betty Rides! I loved their Day Dream collection. The colors… Read More

Think of maintaining your snowboard the same way as you maintain your car. Every 3,000 miles you get an oil change, check the air in your tires, and tighten any nuts and bolts that might have come loose. You do all this to protect not only your safety while you are out on the road, but also your investment. The same goes for your board. The largest part in the… Read More

One of the hardest things a person will ever deal with while learning to snowboard, is mastering how to get off of a ski lift. While getting on it usually seems simple enough, we have all faced that mild panic and sheer terror the boils up inside when we approach the end and the dismount. 'What if I face plant?' or 'which way am I even supposed to go… Read More

At the moment, I'm in the infamous sunny California. This week it has averaged 80 degrees daily, no jokes. It's really pretty outside, and well, summer-ish, which makes it awfully difficult to think about snowboarding or snow and especially about cold weather and a wind burnt faces! So, I came up 5 things to do, that might help you to get into your snowboarding mindset, regardless of the sunshine and… Read More

Altitude can sometimes be the biggest battle while out in the snow. At high altitude the air is decidedly "thinner". This is due to the decreased density of oxygen and lower air pressure. At altitude it becomes harder to ensure your body is getting all the oxygen it needs in ratio to the amount of oxygen you are using (which obviously increases when you do cardiovascular exercises like snowboarding). That… Read More

With winter literally upon us, it's only a matter of weeks before you're on your first snowboarding trip. Whether you've been before, or are a first time boarder, this article has relevance to you. When it comes to gearing up for a day on the mountain, 9 times out of 10, we mess it up. You're either so padded up that you can't bend down to do up your… Read More

So have you mastered the last two triceps exercises? Here are three more to mix up your routine and create more of a challenge when working out those triceps: Tricep Pull Down This exercise is done on a universal weight machine, one where you can use pulleys to raise or lower the various attached handles. You'll want to adjust the pulley so that it is raised all the way to the… Read More

Living at the beach, I am pretty active outdoors. Today I was out in the bay by my house with my best friend and noticed all the people riding back from the beach on their beach cruisers. I saw some groms riding with their surfboards in tow and noticed that they were wearing helmets. Now you would think a kid on a bike wearing a helmet is… Read More

There is always one component of every equation that people tend to over look or neglect because they think, or just plain don't know, how important that one element really is. Case in point, the snowboard binding. Bindings are one of the most essential elements when putting together your setup. We have covered some basics in picking a board, but now you want to be sure you… Read More

Snowboarding is about shredding, riding with your friends and progressing. It's about having fun and exploring new places. What's more is that it's about being outdoors and appreciating everything nature has to offer. On that note, maybe it's a good time to remind you about the beauty and idyllic scenery that surrounds you every time you head out to the mountains for a weekend of shredding. Next time you… Read More