Also it disappointing fourth-place finish on the halfpipe in 2014. Shaun started to begin skateboarding after he followed his older brother, Jesse, to the nearby YMCA. Also White had his hands full against some of the younger competition at the PyeongChang Games. Shaun is an American professional snowboarder, skateboarder, and musician. Snowboarding was first developed in the United States in the 1960’s.…
There is definately a thrill in extreme sports,but they come at a high price. Kids have become interested in these sports. However, kids shouldn’t do these sports because the rush of adrenaline isn’t worth the risks of injury or death. In the passage “Should Children do Extreme Sports?” by Lauren Tarshis, it states ”…
On December 29,2016 My friend Jack and I went snowboarding at Mt.Alyeska. During that Thursday morning we woke at at 5:45am and drove and picked up Jack. It was approximately 1hour and 45 minute ride there so about 82.6 miles. We got snacks for the ride like Airheads,doritos,and sodas.…
Have you ever heard of the volcano called Mount St. Helens? You probably have since it is a very well known volcano, but if you haven’t, then I will tell you all you need to know about the volcano. Mount St. Helens is a stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes are also considered to be a composite volcano. Composite volcanoes are the type of cone-shaped volcanoes.…
I need them as much as they need me and as much as we all need snowboarding. This smooth plastic board brings us inner peace. Snowboarding is meditation in motion, a time to disengage conscious streams of thought and let primal instincts guide the body through…
The sport of curling Specific Purpose: To inform about the rich history of Curling and the basic rules of the sport. Thesis Statement: Curling is a sport that originated in Scotland in the 1500s and is often overlooked despite being an Olympic level sport for almost a hundred years. Introduction: Attention Gaining Device: Curling is often equated with applying a hot ceramic barrel to your hair, but it is also the name a winter sport played at the Olympics every four years.…
Valcourt, Quebec is a very snow heavy place in Canada. The roads were never plowed in rural areas like Valcourt back in the 1920’s, making outside travel during the winter impossible. Growth was slow, towns were very spread apart, and illness during these periods spelled death with the inability to travel. What if one machine could change all of those things and more? Joseph Armand Bombardier thought so when he created the first snowmobile in 1922.…
If you plan on attending a Christmas party this year, chances are the the theme will be "Ugly Christmas Sweaters. " Most likely you'll head to the local thrift store to hunt for one last minute, only to walk out empty handed. Maybe if you're lucky enough, you'll already have a perfecty hideous one from years ago. One question that still remains: What is up with this atrocious holiday sweater craze? Today, I'm here in my bright red, gaudily beaded cardigan to give you some insight on what these sweaters are all about.…
Have you ever heard about the ursus maritimus also known as the polar bear’s? They are also known for living in the Antarctica. most of the polar bear’s live their but they also live in. canada,greenland and of course the Antarctica.…
Skateboarding has long been a popular hobby/sport for ages, and is popular amongst many different people of all ages and genders. Recently longboarding, a newer version of skateboarding, has become a much more popular sport/hobby. Now for those who do not know longboard is a longer, wider, and faster version of a skateboard. Longboarding originated somewhere out of Hawaii, and is sometimes referred to as sidewalk surfing. The best way to put it is longboarding is a mix of skateboarding and surfing, and has bigger wheels that help the rider achieve greater speeds.…
It’s an easy, stress free process. Compared to a skier who is juggling their skis, poles, helmet, and boots. You're bound to drop something or hit something walking between the rows of cars. By the time you get in the lodge and drop all of your stuff, your snowboarding friend is ready to go and is waiting for you because he made the right decision to snowboard and was in the lodge five minutes before you. Another advantage to being a snowboarder is you don't have poles to worry about when you're riding or on the lift.…
Joshua Koa 19 October 2014 Informative Speech Outline : Climate Change I. Introduction A) Attention Getter: According to a report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, our Earth’s average temperature has increased significantly by 1.4 degrees fahrenheit over the century and is projected to increase up to another 2 - 11.5 degrees fahrenheit in the upcoming decades. The changes in our climate may seem minimal now but as we progress further into the future, those small changes will evidently transform to catastrophic scaled instances in our weather.…
Imagine this, you're walking out of Shop Rite and the person next to you starts coughing. You notice that the coughing doesn't stop and it turns into wheezing. You ask the man if he’s okay, but it seems that he can’t get his sentences out. It seems to be getting worse, but you don’t know what's happening. Is it possible that this man is having an asthma attack?…
Extreme Sports Extreme sports are sports added with a more extreme twist, for example, skydiving is an extreme sport, and the extreme twist is that you’re 12,500 feet up in the year. Unlike a sport like basketball, extreme sports give you the thrill that everyone asks for. But is it worth the risk of possibly dying? Extreme sports should be banned, let me tell you why. Extreme Sports should be banned because they are dangerous, people are not doing anything to make them safer, and lastly, extreme sports can cause stress and other health problems.…
Jack London once said,¨ The proper function of man is to live, not exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.¨ The quote states that you shouldn't live a boring life, you should enjoy life and do crazy things until your last breath. Extreme sports are a good way to do these things because you can be fascinated, be a little terrified, and have some goosebumps. Extreme sports are dangerous, but they bring us that adrenaline rush and happiness.…