“Freeriding and touring are both pretty physical sports and therefore a lot of preparation before going to the mountains can make a huge difference.”-Xavier
Who better to give tips on big mountain training than legendary French snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue. Xavier hates the gym so all of his methods take place in the field with a focus on the core, general fitness, endurance and mental training. Get out there, get after it, and enjoy a better season of riding: