For snowboarders who like mountains...

This blog has been created with the purpose of compiling almost all my backcountry days from my first steps in the Cantabrican mountains to mountain ranges such as the Alps and the Pyrenees, and hopefully filled in the future with many travels in the pursuit of great rides and remote areas. Enjoy the reading!

The surprise of October and Requejines y tubo del Toneo! November, 8th 2008

OCTOBER, 22, 2008

The Fall of 2008 was extremely wet and cold. There were a lot of snowfall, one of them very early in the Autumn like this in the second half of October. I even though it was going to be enough for snowboarding. I was very optimistic, but in fact I could descend about 100-150m of vertical difference.

Where I live, I can´t ask more. I only have one photo of that day.


NOVEMBER, 6 2008
Following the way of October, November began with heavy snowfall. Those snowfall are unusal here in early Fall. A big amount of snow fell and the snow covered lasted months, because it kept on snowing in Fall, Winter and Spring like ever.
I drove to San Isidro the day before, but there was no visibility. I could not enjoy it too much. One day after, 6 of November, took place probably the greatest open day of backcountry season of my life. The amount of snow for being November is awesome.
First I went to Requejines. This slope is perfect to be descended with the first snows. It was waiting for me...

My face was hit by the snow flakes...like Winter welcomed me.

Later we went to Fuentes de Invierno for descending the "Tubo del Toneo", for completing that fantastic day. The top ends at 1950m, and the basin is 300m below it. The conditions was better than other times when the ski-station is open. That day was entirely for us and sprintless.

First day in the driest and milder winter ever! December, 12nd 2007

The title says everything...The only thing I remember of this day is that I had 2h of Mathematics at the college at first hour, then I went off to the mountains since it was the first snowfall in that autumn which could leave the slopes with enough snow to be skied....