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One thing that may have catapulted snowboarder Hannah Teter onto the Olympic podium for the second time in her career is her diet. Hannah — who scored a silver in the women's halfpipe — tells People that she credits turning vegetarian for making her a better athlete: "I started that [a vegetarian diet] last year and feel stronger mentally and physically, and springier." Even though Teter has Read more
The gift-giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last-minute shopping stress, the Sugar sites are creating ever-helpful gift guides. Do you have a snowboarder in your life? Here are some gift ideas they're sure to be able to use on the mountain. DaKine Lock Leash: This pre-set three-digit combination lock discourages other riders from "borrowing" your board while Read more
When it comes to snowboarding, strength, balance, agility, and endurance are all key; and with the season's kick-off just around the corner, it's not too late to start your off-hill training. To get your body in tip-top shape before reaching the mountain, see the exercises that Olympic snowboarders Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter, and Kelly Clark do when they hit the gym. These exercises will keep Read more
Did you make it up the mountain this year? If you have a newfound love of all things Winter sports, the winding down of snow season is a great time to stock up on essentials. Everything from jackets to boots go on sale, and previous years' models can be a deep discount (which is great news since gear can get expensive). Check out a few Read more
Have your kids hit the slopes this Winter in Star Wars style with a limited-edition line of Burton Snowboards gear based on the movies. The kids-size Chopper Star Wars snowboard ($190) is available in eight image variations, from a noble Yoda to the scene of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker locked in a lightsaber battle. The boards come in a variety of sizes from 30 inches to 51 inches long. To Read more
Fast food in hospitals — say what?! — Blisstree Say goodbye to cellulite with these 5 everyday tips — Self Taking a digital detox doesn't have to be as difficult as you think — Prevention Professional snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler's tips for living a full and healthy life — Fitness Satisfying meals that all fall under 350 calories — Health Get your fill of beta-carotene with these Read more
Whether it's Vail, Aspen, Park City, or the French Alps, celebrities love hanging at ski resorts. While some opt to sit by the fire sipping champagne and cocoa, we especially love the ones that keep fit by hitting the slopes. Check out our slideshow to see which celebs you're likely to see catching air this Winter. Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Colored mascara has always had pretty tacky associations. But the electric blue lashes at Stella McCartney's Fall show in Paris were actually pretty gorgeous. "[Stella] said, 'I love when girls wear colored mascara'," explained makeup artist Pat McGrath backstage. The striking purple-cobalt shade they came up with was fun and youthful Read more
Even with this mild Winter, we've still seen our fair share of snow in the mountains. And while Spring is just around the corner, late-season storms around the country have given us the gift of fresh powder. If you're planning a snowy mountain weekend anytime soon, here's a circuit workout that works your core, lower body, and balance — courtesy of Erick Northrup, a district fitness manager at Read more
Whee!! Forget flying. With a jar lid, a sloped roof, and a light dusting of snow, this bird has found the next big thing in extreme sports: crowboarding! No word on whether the IOC has added this event to the next Winter Olympics. Read more
