Mt Harvard, Colorado, SBX Altitude Training.

26th Oct 2016

Loving my SBX life at present - no snow! but these Colorado 14'ers are really enjoyable. No 6 now - Mt Harvard was a long hike, big distance but definitely worth the effort.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Harvard

Rocky Mountains was a serious understatement, some serious big boulders.

Getting into it:-

Half way looking back at lake.

Made it!  Enjoying the view from the top with Jan - ISTC coach who has just arrived over from Czech Republic. Annabel Tudhope picture credit, Ross ISTC on mountain with us.

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Not long now three weeks and we are finally off to Pitzal in Austria for some on snow training, followed by the first World Cup of the season at Montafon. Watch this space. 

14ers Colorado, Mt Democrat

Oct 2016

High altitude training in colorado - one day a week we climb 14,000 feet mountains, so far we have climbed 4 - tomorrow we are going to hit another couple.

Amazing way to see and experience the rocky mountains! Lucky to call this training!

Mt Democrat, Colorado 4,314 metres or 14,155 feet.

SBX Training Colorado, USA

Oct 2016

It feels like I haven't left Colorado, back into the daily habits.

But coach Ross, has decided to mix it up a bit which is great - so we have been doing Ninja training skills, high altitude training hiking up some of Colorado's famous 14'ers, as well as gym work.

This was a view from top of Mt Elbert. Cold day but the snow arrived the next day.

http://www.14ers.com/photos/peakmain.php?peak=Mt.+Elbert

Really keen to get some more time on snow - waiting to hear if we can get an extra training camp organised or stick to the Pitzal training camp before Montafon World Cup in Austria in Nov/Dec.

Working hard - One Day at a Time.

ANC SBX Champs 2016 - Mt Hotham - completed

2nd Sept 2016

Road trip Mt Hotham back to Sydney - east coast Aussie pretty great.

Finished in overall 3rd place in the ANC series. 2nd on the last day and 5th - happy with how my new tactics and strategies are working out.

http://data.fis-ski.com/snowboard/cup-standings.html?suchen=true&suchcompetitorid=&suchseason=2017&suchgender=M&suchnation=&sector=SB&suchcup=ANC&discipline=&search=Search

So onwards - focusing on my day to day goals.

Quick trip back to NZ to get a couple of courses completed and then it's off to the Northern Hemisphere for training and competing in as many World Cups as I can, plus the Snowboard World Championships in Spain in March 2017.

I have had an awesome holiday in Aussie - it's be great to have some relaxation time in-between events. Appreciate the hospitality of my Aussie friends and their families.

SBX Thredbo Trip 2016

Aug 17th 2016

Unfortunately the ANC SBX races at Thredbo were cancelled but we have been enjoying having great time here - training and competing in their awesome Banked Slalom (rocking the retro look) informal race.
They have gone out of their way to assist us with both meals and setting up a pump track and start gates etc.

Still when nature decides its time to have a day off - I really had a great time exploring south east NSW - my Dad's old stomping ground. Fantastic bays and coastal areas - Fish N Chips at Eden was a definite highlight watching the clear ocean.

Back to Mt Hotham next week for the last two Aussie races and then home.

Frankton Flyer Magazine Interview

30th July 2016

Got a call for a interview with the local magazine "The Flyer" - thanks Sue for the opportunity.  Check it out.

ANC Mt Hotham and Thredbo - Aussie here I come.

29th July 2016

Bags packed - watching the snow forecast - Aussie for 4 ANC races - looking forward to getting on course and I really enjoy visiting Aussie. Plan Sydney - Mt Hotham, Thredbo - Melbourne home.

Will miss watching the odd movie with DOG! Who has already given me the cold shoulder when he saw the bags getting dragged out. Life of a travelling athlete.

All the best to the Kiwis in Rio - will look forward to catching the action.

Climbing Wall - Training, Splitboarding,

June 2016

Having fun getting into some wall climbing, great for the upper body strength, meeting lots of new people.

Also out split boarding with DOG! he had a ball, loved it.  #reallife terrific.

Prime Ministers Scholarship New Zealand - Duncan Campbell

25th May 16

Hi had a great few days, enjoyed a trip to Christchurch to receive acknowledgement cert for being a recipient of the - Prime Ministers Scholarship.  Encouraging athletes to continue education while travelling and training for International Sporting Goals.

Thanks to Carol for your support.

Sir Paul Collins with Duncan Campbell at the High Performance Sport NZ South Island ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Awards, 23 May 2016 held at The Commodore Hotel, Christchurch

Copyright Photo: John Davidson / Photosport — at Commodore Airport Hotel.

Exploring back country NZ with overseas friends.

17th May 16

I looked at the web today and thought wow the time has gone so quick since I got back - sorry for no posts, have been busy doing some study courses and also keeping fit at gym and out hiking and exploring this awesome area.

Really enjoyed showing some overseas friends around our great back yard in the last couple of days. Had a lot of laughs and found some amazing spots.

Junior World Championships Rogla, Slovenia

5th April 2016

Had an awesome time in Rogla at the Junior World Championships (2nd out of 74), was feeling good and refreshed  after having had a break for a couple of weeks free riding and exploring Colorado mountains.

The snow was spring conditions a little slushy being so warm - weather was 5 to 15 celcius!

Won all my races up until the Final but congrats to Luca it was a great race.

A couple of days and Queenstown via Colorado - here I come, really looking forward to all the things I want to achieve during my off season but also just chilling in the mountains - hiking, camping or split boarding.

Time Flys - Veysonnaz to Slovenia

12 Mar 16

Well it's been a busy few weeks, months and if I have to be honest I'm really looking forward to getting back to NZ.

So after lots of contemplation - I have decided to skip Spain World Cup - chill out in Colorado and then attend the Junior World Snowboard Championships in Slovenia at the end of the month.

It's one event I haven't missed out on because of birth dates! - so really looking forward to seeing some new places and meeting lots of new people - enjoying being back in Summit County for some time out.

I ended up in a photo finish at Veysonnaz the difference between 28th / 40th - I got 40th!! Dam - so hey lots of awesome riders, the competition is tough, split second finishes and on the day results.  My turn is coming!

Pyeongchang 2016 to Veysonnaz, Switzerland - SBX World Cups

29th Feb 16

Just arrived into Geneva overnighting until I meet up with Coach and Meaghan tomorrow morning back at airport before drive to Veysonnaz for next World Cup.

Had a terrific week at Pyeongchang - the course was the biggest I've ever seen - so I expected a few bruises but I at least walked away in relatively one piece unlike a number of others.  Knee and side sore but only skin damage!

The South Koreans were really nice and very helpful. Found my watch after it was lost during my heat - stoked.

A couple of shots of the around the area.  The specialty luggage buses were efficient. Big flame structure.

Trying to get out in a snow storm at Incheon International Airport - 1 hour delay, winter travel!

Pyeongchang South Korea, Olympic Test Event,

22nd Feb 2016

Apologies for the delay since my last post - have been working hard on technique, with some new boards, hopefully it will all come together soon.

I arrived into South Korea yesterday, really well sorted airport at Incheon International Airport - had an awesome night at the Hotel and now we are on a really nice bus (full wifi on board) heading to the Olympic Test Venue in Pyeongchang province.

As they are testing all their systems - all our boards and luggage is being taken to athlete village via other vehicles.

Took this quick shot from the bus - up is definitely the go over here - saving land.

With Senna Leith ISTC USA team mate. Enjoy the day where ever you are.

Prince George - Tabor Mountain, Canada

29th Jan 2016

Just arrived into Prince George BC Canada for training and racing over the next 10 days.

10 hours flying to get here Denver/Calgary/Vancouver/Prince George, but really like experiencing a new mountain and area to explore.

This is what the local newspaper is saying about the next few days. We are all being treated really great.

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/sports/noram-snowboardcrossers-descend-on-tabor-mountain-1.2160487?utm_content=buffer87ed3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

So I'll keep you posted how it all goes.

Ski Cooper Great SBX Training Course.

18th Jan 2016

Tough training days at Ski Cooper, Colorado - but designed to push us to the limit.

Speaking of limit - lost another board today!! Sorry Dad!.

But hey it felt good to nail the big double! Mouth guard a must. Feeling great - learning so much.

My new race suit from ONE Studio is awesome.

Busy couple of months coming up - off to Canada for two weeks, comps and training and then it's off to the Olympic Test event in Seoul South Korea on to Geneva for the Veysonnaz World Cup and then will take the rest of the season as it comes.

If anyone is wondering why I'm not at the Youth Olympics - I was born 3 weeks too late - turn 19 this weekend! All the best to everyone competing.

West Coast, New Zealand for the Holidays

2nd January 2016

Terrific break away - on the West Coast - Groper, Blue Nose and Crayfish. Plus Great Mates.

Best thing we ever managed to do was get a Westpac Card with both Air New Zealand Status and Airpoints - family puts everything through it - hence I get the chance to get home and save big time on excess luggage.

Feeling very lucky to have the opportunities I have - here's to an awesome 2016.