McNab Snowsports

The ‘McNab Junior Development Team’ is made up of a small group of riders that have been chosen due to their training commitment, their unrivalled enthusiasm, their great attitudes towards others and their exceptional abilities within their chosen disciplines.

At the 2009 British Snowboard Championships the McNab Junior Team once again rode away with numerous medals and British titles.

Here you can read and learn from the up and coming leaders of tomorrow!

Katie joined our team having been selected at the McNab Junior Development Camps, summer 2007. Katie at only 9 years old was out performing most of the other training camp members and is a welcome addition to our team. Katie has an amazing ability and a great attitude and we look forwards to watching her progress over the coming years. A definite 'watch this space!

Name: Katie Ormerod

D.O.B: 25 August 1997

From: Brighouse , West Yorkshire

When and where did you start snowboarding?
Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 2003

What’s the thing you like most about snowboarding?
Going abroad to different countries

What’s your favourite type of riding (kickers, pipe, rails or freeriding)?
Freestyle – Rails and Kickers

If you have any ambitions in snowboarding, what are they?
To be a Pro Snowboarder and to have fun

Who do you admire most in snowboarding at the moment (maybe your favourite rider)?
Jamie Nicholls , Damian Doyle

Over the last year or so where has snowboarding taken you to and which was your favourite place?
Laax , Le Deux Alpes , Andorra, Laax is my favourite place but I love riding with my friends at Castleford and Halifax

Can you remember your best ever day snowboarding (maybe a day you landed a new trick or somewhere you went that had amazing conditions)?
Riding the Slopestyle course at the Brits in Laax

Other than snowboarding what other things do you do in your spare time?
Gymnastics, Skateboarding and Horse riding

Have you entered any competitions recently and if so how did you get on?
Brits 2007
Four gold medals in Women’s Kids - boarder X, Big Air,1/2 Pipe & Big Air
Westbeach Snowflex Tour 2007
Warmwell- 1st place U16, Halifax 2nd place U16
13 Comp Milton Keynes- 1st place U16
Aim Series 2006 Six - 1st places, Two - 2nd places in Women’s Kids

Cody has been with the McNab Snowboard team for many years and has proven himself in competitions and at McNab Junior development camps year after year. At only 14 Cody was already snapping at the heels of the best British Pro riders in all catagories. Cody is definitely one to watch, this boy will go far!

Check out Cody's 'how to fs board slide' in our 'Info and advice' section on this web site.

Name: Cody Daniel Hierons

D.O.B: 18:8:1993

From: Chatham, Kent

When and where did you start snowboarding?
Started in January 2002 at Chatham Ski Slope on my Dad's 40th birthday when I was nine and a half.

What’s the thing you like most about snowboarding?
The adrenaline rush!

What’s your favourite type of riding (kickers, pipe, rails or freeriding)?
Anything and everything, I just love to ride!

If you have any ambitions in snowboarding, what are they?
To ride until I'm ninety! I would also like to take part in the Olympics.

Who do you admire most in snowboarding at the moment (maybe your favourite rider)?
Dom Harrington and Danny Kass.

Over the last year or so where has snowboarding taken you to and which was your favourite place?
The Brits and the Burton European Open in Laax Switzerland.

Can you remember your best ever day snowboarding (maybe a day you landed a new trick or somewhere you went that had amazing conditions)?
The Animal Slopestyle Championships at Chatham in Sept 2007.

Other than snowboarding what other things do you do in your spare time?
Nintendo Wii, Basketball and drawing, especially graffiti!

Have you entered any competitions recently and if so how did you get on?
British Snow Tour - 2nd place in big air and slope style.

Is there anything else you would like to add to your profile?
Thanks to everyone and all the sponsors that have helped me so far with my snowboarding.

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08/10/2009
Gulmarg trip details are now on line.
Just posted the trip details for Gulmarg. Limited places so get in touch!

04/10/2009
More news and updates for 2010!
After 10 years with McNab snowboarding, Mel is moving on to new things! Plus More course news and Neils usual waffle!

24/09/2009
Important winter and web news - read this!
There are changes a coming! read this to find out more about next winters schedule.

23/09/2009
Chamonix to Nice and back!
Just back from the big ride! check it out!!

22/09/2009
Chamonix to Nice - Day 3 and Day 4
Injury and final stretch

20/09/2009
Chamonix to Nice - Day 2
Still pedaling ;)

16/09/2009
Changing Seasons, Autmn is on its way!
There's definitely a change in season going on here. Snow in the mountains and the leaves are turning for Autumn. Winter is on its way!

12/09/2009
Nice climbing this morning!
Great little climb this morning, more news and Jazzy's video!

09/09/2009
And another!
Just down from another Mont Blanc and a new personal Guiding speed record of 4hrs 20mins from the midi to the top!

02/09/2009
Another succesful Mont Blanc assault!
Another Mont Blanc in the prescence of Mountaineering Royalty!

27/08/2009
More biking, more Mont Blanc, more loving the summ
Back from Scotland and back up in the mountains!

16/08/2009
Summer news! Another amazing week in the mountains
Just down from a perfect 6 day Haute Route. All is good amongst the high peaks!

03/08/2009
A sneak preview of the Winter 2010 program?
Winter 2010 program? A sneak preview, get ready!

01/08/2009
More news from Chamonix!
Just down from the Mont Blanc again! more news and Jeff's Kamchatka vid! check it out...

24/07/2009
Back on the blogs
I'm back to the news blogging after a little time away! Things are looking good for next winter, new plush accom, new course formats, I'm inspired, I'm ready, Bring it on!

15/07/2009
Getting things ready for next winter!
Next seasons program on line soon! this is the plan!

12/07/2009
Mont Blanc and Summer Camp madness
Just back from a quick visit to L2Alpes for the first week of the KSC!

30/06/2009
Inspired for 2010. News for next winter!
Big changes next winter, be Inspired! News and plans for next season.

18/06/2009
You are our inspiration!
This inter season has been a time of reflection, a time to re-focus and a time to re-evaluate our reasons for doing what we do.

14/06/2009
Back up in the mountains!
Cosmique arete today, back up in the mountains and it feels good!

09/06/2009
Summer Loving! Loving the summer!
Kommunity Summer Camps and Chamonix news!

29/05/2009
Kommunity news and Lyngen project on line.
We are taking bookings for the summer Kommunity camps again and I have posted my 'Lyngen Porject' article. read on...

21/05/2009
Carpe Diem, Forever Onwards!
We say goodbye and life goes on, 'Seize the Day' and live for every moment.

14/05/2009
Saying goodbye to a great friend!
More kind words about Keith and details of his funeral service. Saying goodbye to a great man!

11/05/2009
Thankyou for your kind words!
Thankyou for your words of comfort and support for Mel and Arren during these difficult and sad times.

08/05/2009
In loving memory of our great friend Keith McIntos
We have received so many messages from all those lives that Keith has touched and influenced.

06/05/2009
The tragic loss of our greatest friend and partner
The tragic loss of our greatest friend and partner, Keith you will ride in our hearts forever!

05/05/2009
Kamchatka vids and News from Norway!
Seb's latest Kamchatka videos and News from this week in Norway

29/04/2009
Kamchatka 09 video on line!
Seb's first Kamchatka 09 video from last weeks Voyager heli trip is now on line, check it out!

26/04/2009
A day to beat all the rest!
Our final days riding in Kamchatka and it goes off!

23/04/2009
Another great day in kamchatka!
Another amazing day, this one will be hard to beat!

22/04/2009
The land that time forgot!
News from our Voyager trip to Kamchatka.

20/04/2009
From Russia with love!
Neil's latest news from Kamchatka, Russia.

11/04/2009
Onwards and upwards. Shots from last week.
Surprisingly good conditions in the Chamonix Backcountry.

09/04/2009
Perfect spring conditions in Chamonix!
Another great few days riding great snow in the Chamonix Backcountry!

06/04/2009
Great trip over the Domes des Miage today!
Domes des Miage today and some shots from last weeks BC Intro team.

05/04/2009
Another big week in chamonix!
Last week in Chamonix for me before Russia and Norway!

03/04/2009
McNab Tee's on-line
Have a look at the new hoodie's and tee's on the shop site

24/03/2009
BC Intro - last chance!!!!
One space left for Backcountry Intro 28 March to 4 April.

06/03/2009
Another week of fresh lines!
My fourth week in a row of constant fresh lines every day! Work, work, work! When will it end?

03/03/2009
More fun in the mountains.
Another great couple of days, check it out!