Soon, the mountain peaks around Los Angeles will turn white. Many will head up to the slopes, where groomed resort trails await. Today, let’s talk about snowboarding. For some, the thought brings back memories of magical rides with the wind rushing in their ears; for others, it recalls the painful sensations of first attempts and the disappointment of falls and failures.

The book Snowboarding Without Falls (SWF) by Yuriy Manuylov reimagines how snowboarding is taught, introducing a new approach created especially for those beginners who, after the very first lesson, thought: “Snowboarding isn’t for me” —or who still feel uncertain when switching edges. You probably didn’t set out to become a champion, but everyone wants to ride smoothly and with confidence.

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