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"  Hey girls, it&amp;#039;s Team Captain Geraldine!  As you know, I love to try new ways to workout. One of the new sports I want to try is snowboarding! I asked Australian pro-snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist, Torah Bright for advice and I just had to share her tips with you. Be sure to cheer Torah on as she competes in the X-Games this weekend from Jan. 26-29 on ESPN. Keep reading to see my conversation with Torah about hitting the slopes for the first time! If you were to teach a snowboarding class, what&amp;#039;s the first lesson you would give?  I would have them get used to having something attached to their feet and have them scoot around, feeling the edges and length of the board. After, we would strap in and learn how to side slip and use your heel edge. What are helpful conditioning exercises for snowboarding?  Squats! Any exercise that works your butt, legs and core. I want to take a beginner class, but I&amp;#039;m afraid it will be all little kids! Will it? Most places cater to different age groups, so no worries there. You can always go for a private lesson so you can gain your confidence and be on your way in no time! My friends are planning a snowboarding trip. They all know how to snowboard, but I don&amp;#039;t. How can I still have fun without isolating myself? Take a private lesson on the first day! Then, you&amp;#039;ll surprise your friends with your quick improvement and you&amp;#039;ll be cruising with them in no time. How can I protect my face from drying out while snowboarding in the windy and cold weather? One of my favorite products is Keihl&amp;#039;s Cross Terrain UV Skin Protector. It protects from the sun and wind. For my lips, I use Paw Paw ointment. What are some essentials that first-time snowboarders often forget to bring? Gloves and appropriate eye-wear. Neck-warmers are another great thing to bring along. Would you say people get hooked on snowboarding once they begin? What brings people back to the slopes? People love snowboarding and the culture that surrounds it. I think being out in the wilderness in its beauty is amazing enough, but when you add in this fun activity, then it becomes pretty unbeatable! Especially when you master the skill and can use the mountain as your own canvas. What about you? Are you planning to hit the slopes this winter? Tell me in the comments section!  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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