Snowboarding is more than a sport — it's a feeling, a flow. The best way to tap into the sensation is to get hands-on with your equipment. Mounting your bindings on your snowboard forces you to understand how your board works so you don't feel dependent on a shop. It's easy to do, and though there's definitely a wrong way, there are millions of right ways.
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The Basics of Backcountry Travel

Yearning to blaze your own trail across the snowy slopes that beckon from beyond the ski resorts? Backcountry travel just may be the answer to your wintertime dreams. As an energetic backcountry explorer, I've had my share of misadventures on the slopes, from bent ski poles to a dislocated shoulder. In spite of it all, the snowy hillsides, towering silences and deserted downhill runs of the backcountry never fail to bring me back for more. Read on for a look at how you can get started.

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Tutorial by: REI Expert

Duration: 4:57

How to Set Up a Weber Kettle to cook low and slow with the Smokenator

This tutorial will introduce the Smokenator. This BBQ accessory turns your plain old 22.5:" Weber grill into an incredible, easy to control water smoker. Make great smoked food, and alot of it without having to purchase smokers costing over $225.00.

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Tutorial by: Don Thompson

Duration: 7:33

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How to Choose a Snowboard

Born to surf deep powder snow, snowboards have morphed into supremely versatile winter adventure tools. You'll find them sliding rails at the snow park, ripping descents through fields of pristine powder, carving corduroy at eye-watering speeds or tackling technical lines on the high peaks of the Himalaya. Part of the beauty of the board is the relatively short learning curve. Normally, two to three days is all it takes for a new snowboarder to experience that "ah hah!" moment when you gain a sense of stability and make fun turns. Snowboards are unsurpassed for stability and their ability to float through challenging snow. Their expansive platforms are ideal for enjoying deep snow and wet spring corn. So get on board, get in the fall line and get ready to grin.

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Tutorial by: REI Expert

Duration: 1:16

How to straighten your hair the easy way

I'll show you how to get your hair straight and sleek with a few simple direcetions

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Tutorial by: Dawn Zangerle

Duration: 10:02

How to Accentuate Small Eyes!

By watching this tutorial, viewers will learn how to use makeup to accentuate small or narrow eyes.

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Tutorial by: Hanna Rubin

Duration: 6:07

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