Snowboard Shred Journal
Journals are used to keep memories, write down feelings, keep track of your days, and to write down something you might forget. This is exactly why I think you should keep a Shred Journal. Having a journal will help you remember how many days you spent on the hill. They will help you accomplish your goals, that is if you have goals. They also provide you with a source that you can look back on to see what you were thinking at the beginning of the season, or what you were thinking at the end of last season.
By living in the Midwest, I am only able to snowboard 4-5 months out of the year. This leaves a huge gap where I am not snowboarding, but do you think I forget about it? Nope. Everywhere I go, I always look for urban rails, wall rides, or natural hits. Over this long period of time, do you honestly think that I can remember everything I find or see? No way. This is exactly why I keep a shred journal of my own. Without it, I would miss out on past experiences, I would forget the numerous urban hits I see, and I would never be able to take my skills to the next level. In my journal, I write down possible trips, tricks I would like to stomp, ideas to get me on the snow more, and anything else that is on my mind at that time.
I believe everyone should have a journal of some sort. Maybe the word journal scares you. So call it what you want and write everything down. You won’t regret it, and the next time you step on your snowboard you will be a step ahead of where you were. Unless you have an incredible mind, which I am sure many of you think you have, you will never be able to keep track of all of your snowboarding thoughts. With a simple journal, shred note pad, or whatever you want to call it; you will be on top of your game, and you will never forget that stupid thing your buddy said that made you laugh so hard you almost fell off of the lift. Keep one by your side, reflect on past memories, and take yourself to the next level. This is what a journal can do for you! Give it a try and if you don’t like it, you can always go back to where you were when you started your journal.
