FIS World Cup SBX Bansko, Bulgaria 2017

4th Feb 2017

Wow, I have had a great time in Bansko, Bulgaria - here's a couple of photos.

The pre night Bib distribution function:-  It was a shame I couldn't  speak to the young girl who I was paired with.  22nd on the day - 38th overall World Cup rankings - top half of field.  Feeling stronger as long as I can get this sinus infection under control - the joys of travel. Really looking forward to the next four world cups.

Finish area of the World Cup Course.

Montafon World Cup, Austria

11th Dec 2016

Have had a great couple of weeks training and racing at Pitzal, Austria - two practice races in my first Europa Cups. I'm happy with how I'm feeling considering I haven't had much snow time leading into the season.

We are packing up today and preparing boards for the shift to Montafon for the first World Cup.

I realise it's going to be a very tough season with all Olympians, World Cup and new athletes seeking an Olympic 2018 spot, but I'm determined to be in the mix and all efforts are going towards a great race season.

I have really enjoyed my stay here in Pitzal it has been great - awesome training course,  hotel and the food has been terrific!!

Thank you Pitzal have a great Christmas and Winter season.

Training shot, blue sky days.  Photo Credit: Ross Hindman, ISTC. 

Pitzal Glacier Austria - Europa Cups.

29th Nov 2016

Great flight over the ditch on Lufthansa, to Munich and then a quick drive down to Innsbrook and up to Pitzal.

Amazing location to be competing and training, view from the top of gondola.  We are here until the 12th Dec when we shift to Montafon for the first World Cup.

I'm doing a couple of Europa Cups really looking forward to getting back on a track for the first time in months actually on snow!

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.

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.

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.

Cortina SBX World Cup Cancelled

6th Dec 15

So disappointed - just heard that the Cortina Night Race World Cup has been cancelled due to lack of snow. I was really looking forward to it, but that's how things go.

Montafon is still this on this coming week - but I believe the snow is soft.  So time to reorganise flights back to Denver earlier.

Europa Cup, Pitzal, Austria

24th Nov 15

Freezing conditions here today at Pitzal -20 C serious layering required.

It was supposed to be the official training day for the first Europa Cup - but the Race Officials decided that with 136 male competitors, they needed to get into the qualifiers as the forecast weather tomorrow wasn't looking good. So it was on! awesome getting back into Race mode.

Short day turned long but happy to get through to top 64 for the heats tomorrow.  Biggest field I have ever competed in most of the Olympic/World Cup guys, Nationals and Juniors all using event as a stepping stone to other events.

Only one Chopper required today, so fingers crossed the course will take it easy on competitors tomorrow - only the start of the season!

Small segment video over on:-

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World Cup SBX Cortina Italy - UNDER LIGHTS.

22nd Nov 15

Currently in Pitzal Austria for the first week of training prior to my first two Europa Cups and two Junior Euro events this weekend. All the squads are arriving from around the world as a lot of the younger guys are training or endeavouring to qualify for the Youth Olympics in Norway, I miss out on attending the event because of where my birthday falls. - So I'm concentrating and focused on the World Cups in Austria, Italy and the Test Olympic Event for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea.

Snow has arrived, so had a great day out carving with the team as the course was snowed in.  But tomorrow we should be able to hit the course and get into it.

From Pitzal Austria myself, head coach Ross and team member Meagan travel to Montafon Austria for the first World Cup of the season 11-13th December.

Then it's off to my first night time World Cup 18-19th December, which is being held at Cortina Italy and the course is being built by White Industries Canada. Super excited about this event.

I need all the support I can get so - if you have any friends etc who might like to follow me on either of these - greatly appreciated.  Potential sponsors etc are really interested in my media numbers! Thanks Duncan

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Winter Olympics 2018, Pyeongchang, South Korea

6th Nov 2015

Had a great day checking a few things out in Denver - hit the gym in morning then took the opportunity to sample some South Korean food with our ISTC South Korean team mates.

So we followed their advice and ended up in a renowned Korean Restaurant to see what we will be up against on our arrival at the 2015 Winter Olympic Test event in Pyeongchang, South Korea. http://www.olympic.org/pyeongchang-2018-winter-olympics  - good night, great food lots of choices.

West Coast NZ trip and off to the airport

10th-13th Oct 15

Pictures say it all.

Awesome last weekend away with the crew on the west coast fishing didn't have a lot of luck we were after the big fish - scored octopus, crays, cod etc but no Bluenose. Tried spearfishing but the seals weren't having a bar of me poaching in their spot - super friendly.

Sleeping in the boat waking up surrounded by terrific scenery, as we weren't getting a lot of action on the fishing front I had to make it look good for the camera!! Ha.

Sunrise!

If only!

Had a blast swimming with some NZ fur seals.

Sorted! A couple of carabiners and I can haul all the gear on my own!

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Big thanks to:  Skeggs Foundation (F), Torpedo7 (E), Community Trust of Southland (F),  SnowsportsNZ/HPNZ (T-S/C/P/N), The Remarkables (T-On snow), Icebreaker (E), Bruce Grant Trust (F) and Alpine Health & Fitness (T-Gym) for assisting me with my World Cup and Olympic Goals. 

Funding, Training (Strength and conditioning/Psychology/Nutrition/On Snow/Gym facilities), Equipment/Clothing it all helps, thanks again - greatly appreciated.

ISTC and Keeping Fit SBX Queenstown New Zealand

2nd June 2015

The year is moving fast, keeping busy, working, gym and running the dog! As you can see it's working!! He was still out to the count when we headed into town to pick up some new bindings.

Running in this district isn't hard to do with this backdrop. Wakatipu district - Awesome.

Looking forward to training back with Ross and Jan at ISTC this coming season.

 Dog getting some catchup zzz's

The Remarkable backdrop.