2017 World Snowboard Championships, Sierra Nevada, Spain

12th Mar 2017

Wow I'm feeling pretty happy with how my first World Snowboard Championships turned out. Got a few lucky breaks, kept on my feet and came away with 5th on the day.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me to this point especially my parents, Skeggs Foundation - great wax job by Ross ISTC and thanks to Wanaka Physio for the help prior to my event.

Having some time out for a few days prior to the Veysonnaz World Cup early next week.

To save the cost of return flights to USA and back I was given the opportunity to catch up with Dad's little sis Mary and husband Tony and meet my little cousins Eleanor and Stephanie who I haven't had the chance of meeting before. Yorkshire Beverley in Britain is an incredible place - so much history.

Visited Captain Cooks house today and checked out Whitby - really nice area.  Thanks for the trip Mary.

FIS Snowboard & Freestyle World Championships 2017, Sierra Nevada, Spain

8th Mar 17

Arrived into Sierra Nevada - had a great road trip down from Barcelona via Valencia.  My allocated room is on the mountain which is great, so I took the opportunity to get out and explore the mountain - awesome views - all the way across Mediterranean Sea to Morocco!

Definitely spring conditions very warm and the snow looks brown but its actually as a result of a sand storm which came through! Not something we have to deal with in New Zealand.

Had a great day climbing and riding around the Sierra's - got back to the base and was super hungry and check it out - the locals had put on a traditional Shrimp Polenta for everyone - delicious!
I really like Spain - people, food, scenery.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

World Cup Veysonnaz

19th Mar 2015

A big thanks to FIS Ski and AdamJohnsonPhotography.com for supplying a few great shots - one of which ended up in a great write up.

Now in La Molina, Spain for 3rd World Cup - it's going to be harder as it is only 4 man racing so only 32 out of 60+ qualify. Will give it my best shot. Really loving Spain - people are really great, food and scenery awesome.

Great racing with Stian Sivertzen, Norway 1st (congrats on the reality show win) myself 4th place and Omar Visintin, Italy 2nd Semi Finals 14th March 2015.

Veysonnaz World Cup 2015 Results

14th Mar 15

Wow - can't really believe it!  Better than I had hoped and believe me I had hoped. Ha!

10th place in my first World Cup. Amazing day racing best of my career - so far!!

Photo thanks to AdamJohnston Photography. 

Big thanks to Ross Hindman ISTC director who has been doing the awesome wax and preparation work for the whole team. Thanks - you were right - put in the hard work and it will pay off.

The World Cup environment has been terrific everyone - other athletes have been really welcoming and helpful. It's been awesome couple of days - best!! But back to business tomorrow.  Wow.

61 men - 30 Olympians, 25 Multi World Cups, 6 newbies (me) - just goes to show anything can happen in Snowboard Cross Racing.

X Games 2015

23rd Jan 2015

Wow, got an invite to spend a night in Aspen with one of the coaches Eric (his home town) which coincided with my birthday and the X Games.

Had an awesome time exploring Aspen with one of their renowned instructors. So much better exploring with a local. Snowmass runs were amazing, Aspen food terrific, hospitality plus.

Then dropped by to check out the X Games at Buttermilk and watch some of the action. Hopefully I'll be able to experience it from a competitor viewpoint sometime in the future.  Really needed the break things can get pretty intense - living and training with the Head Coach!

Now off to Canada: - Denver - Chicago - Montreal - Mt Tremblant. 

Check out my terrific icebreaker jacket - greatly appreciated at -28 c - thanks Aspen great times.

www.nz.icebreaker.com 

Thanks also to Eric's great folks.

Bear the Dog! in Pitzal, Austria

23rd Nov 14

Wow, check out this link https://www.facebook.com/duncanshreddernz  - this awesome giant came wondering along as the squad was waiting for the shuttle bus to take us up the slopes.

He came along and said gidday to everyone, then he sat down and waited for the bus to arrive. When the doors opened he walked on board - went up and down the bus getting hugs and a pat from everyone on board - then hopped off - before the driver drove off.

ISTC International Snowboardcross Training Centre

16th June 14

Well it is official now,  super stoked to have been accepted to train with the ISTC SBX Squad in Summit County, Colorado for the 2014/15 season - training with this squad will be tough but that is what is needed to achieve my long term goals.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ISTC-International-Snowboard-Training-Center/81973016288

On a great note, back down in Summit County, Colorado with a lot of friends from previous years and will be able to touch base with the various kiwi contingents over the NH. Watch this space!!

Nor Am Cup, Beaver Valley 2014, Ontario, Video Practice Run - Throw back Thursday!

16th Mar 2014

Hit the link for the Practice Run at Beaver Valley, Ontario, Canada. 

Scored 3rd - first podium in races. 

www.vimeo.com/96777407

Write up in local paper

Mt Hood Nor Am shots 2014

26th Mar 14

Found a couple of shots taken by a photographer at Mt Hood Nor Am's 

Nor Am Season 2014 Finished Today

23rd Mar 2014

Wow, the USA/Canadian Nor Am season has finished for me today. 5th place. I have had an awesome season, going to new places, meeting lots of great people and competing against some terrific riders which has been great experience for me, lots of learning skills and techniques. Big thanks to Team Utah  Coaches Jon, Graham and Cody.

My season tally has been 4 top 10's plus 4 top 5's which includes my first Nor Am podium 3rd.  Plus at present on the Nor Am Cup standings I'm in 9th place.  I won't be able to compete in the last two Nor Am's (Canadian Nationals) as I'll be in Italy at the Junior Worlds. So all and all - pretty happy.

With regards the Junior Worlds - as I'm the only SBX racer for NZ - I'm bunking in with the USA team  as we get there later than the NZ Freestylers (we will miss out on opening ceremony etc but hey it's going to be an awesome experience regardless). I hope the translator on the iPhone can keep up!! ha. all good.  Leave SLC on 27th March back on the 5th and then home to NZ.

See you again sometime Mt Hood. 

I really love the vast open spaces of the USA and Canada.  

On the road again! Beaver Valley Nor Am finished.

17th Mar 2014

Well I have to say I quite enjoyed Beaver Valley, great racing, lots of action. 3rd on day 1, ended up 5th after photo-finish hence missed out on big final, but can't complain. Really enjoyed having Brooke's folks looking after us - thanks heaps. Now it's back to Brooke's home with Roger for some hunting USA style with Joe.  Then its out of Detroit and over to Mt Hood for my final 2 Nor Am's - had to make the choice Junior Worlds in Italy or Canadian Nationals (last 2 Nor Am's) - so it looks like it's pizza for me - make the most of an experience - before I'm too old Ha!

A few shots of the last couple of days.

Remarkable Powder Day, Queenstown, New Zealand

5th Sept 13

Great to finally get some snow in Sept had a awesome powder day riding with Mikey from R&R Sport hiking and hitting the chutes up at Remarks. Here's a small edit. Keep it snowing!

This vid sometimes takes a little longer to upload.

Crayfish, Helicopters and the Kea!!

18-26th May 13

Hi - I put this edit together of my trip over to the West Coast of NZ. The diving was awesome lots of crayfish and great fishing. The Kea you see on film let all of his mates and everything else in the valley  know we were there!! Hunting not so good.



Couple of interesting links on Kea and NZ Crayfish.
http://www.nhc.net.nz/index/birds-new-zealand/kea/kea.htm

http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Recreational/Most+Popular+Species/Rock+Lobster/default.htm

Steamboat Springs Powder Days

Had an awesome week training in March,  lots of face shots and it's all good as long as you miss the trees!