If you haven’t heard of the website Whiskey Militia then listen up. Developed from the people that brought you www.Dogfunk.com, Whiskey Militia is dedicated to snowboard, skate, and surf fans around the world.

How it Works
Whiskey Militia is no ordinary online store. You see, they only sell one item at a time, but each item is marked down at a HUGE discount. Not only that, but you got to be quick to save some green because every item is only on sale for 30 minutes with limited quantity.

For example, the other day the Shaun White: Puff the Magic Dragon snowboard coat was on sale for 68% off!. Normally priced over $200, this bad boy was selling for just over $70! Can’t beat that deal with a sharpened stick if you ask me. So Check it Out and check back later. because the boys over at www.whiskeymilitia.com know what you want, and are practically giving this stuff away.

My daughter Kaylee is 6 years old and wants to learn to snowboard. Let me tell you, I couldn’t be prouder! I have wanted to teach her since she was an infant, but alas, it turns out snowboarding is actually hard to learn and expensive!! Who knew?!

I was able to finally pick up a legitimate snowboard package this year for Kay which she received on Christmas morning. It’s a previously owned package, only used 5 times. I felt it was pointless to buy an expensive new package for someone that would grow out of it in one season. The snowboard is a 104 cm Elan board and is actually a very nice (tiny) board. Before this she had been using a plastic “Wal-Mart” board with slip on bindings to mess around on the backyard hill. The entire new package, board, bindings and boots, cost me a total of $50! I was skeptical of the quality at first but as soon as I picked it up my fears were laid to rest. This board is a damn nice board and the bindings are amazing. I recommend www.craigslist.com to anyone in the market for kids equipment.

We headed off to Manchester, NH to a tiny mountain called Macintyre. It’s a 3 trail “hill” with a small lift and a pony lift. Because it was her first time officially snowboarding I didn’t even get lift tickets, we just walked up and down the pony lift section.

She did really well considering her age and previous experience. We began by practicing strapping into her board and skateboarding around on flat ground. Then I had her focus on general balance on the snowboard. Once we got to the top of the hill it was time for the real challenge. I taught her the basics of “heelside” and “toeside” terminology. We began by going slowly down the mountain on her heals while holding my hands. Once she was comfortable with that I backed away from her a few feet and had her practice heelside sliding on her own. Eventually she was cruising about 15 to 20 feet down the mountain to a quick stop / fall when I signaled her.

It was a great time and we both had some good laughs. While she still needs a ton of practice she had a lot of fun, and that’s what really matters. She can’t wait to go back again and I can’t either. Unfortunately I somehow forgot my camera! I’ll get some pictures next time