tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84246637787061010922024-03-05T06:32:07.510-08:00Chris Robanske Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-12007907712802371652013-11-28T05:51:00.000-08:002013-11-28T05:54:31.950-08:002014 Winter Olympic Games Preperation <iframe width="450" height="253" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/z1KmM9d-i1U?list=SP-292yfpAFGZzVI7v8Znh792s3BhWA7WY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
First World Cup is one week away!
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-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-55185564733030147192013-10-09T19:54:00.001-07:002013-10-09T19:54:29.385-07:00Checking In with Canada Snowboard
Stoked to be featured in episode two of "Checking In"
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Huge thanks again to Canada Snowboard and Under Armour!
More updates to come!
-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-15421264235413258222013-09-18T16:22:00.000-07:002013-09-18T16:22:53.827-07:00Summer Highlights! This summer has been filled with so many adventures and great training! I am so thrilled to be starting this season in the best shape of my life. Take a look into the last few months for me....<br />
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One of the biggest highlights of my summer had to be going home to Calgary to visit my family. As well Micayla and I stopped off at her Canadian National Downhill race, She rode hard and came away Canadian Champion ;) <br />
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Sunsets are always all time down in Chile. We had a very productive time and so excited to head back down to South America soon.<br />
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Thought I'd throw this in as well! Pretty stoked to land it in a foam pit on my 2nd try!<br />
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Heading down to Argentina this week!<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-20937356643465634182013-07-23T22:22:00.000-07:002013-07-23T22:22:10.719-07:00Under Armour - CAN FundI would like to thank Under Armour and CAN Fund for joining me for the 2014 season!<br />
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Without the support of CAN Fund I would not be able to train at the highest level in Canada! Thank you for supporting my journey! <br />
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I am currently training hard everyday and I know this season will be a good one!<br />
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Thank you all for the support!<br />
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-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-45130010485222564952013-07-07T12:02:00.001-07:002013-07-07T12:03:50.792-07:00Summer TrainingDry land strength and conditioning is in full swing as I prepare for the next winter. Making huge gains I have no issue staying motivated. <br />
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Throwing it back to a highlight in my snowboarding career<br />
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Enjoy the summer!<br />
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-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-22436997309688644772013-04-04T17:00:00.002-07:002013-04-04T17:14:54.020-07:00The Final Push<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Riding well in training and qualifying I found myself the fastest rider for the 6th stop on the World Cup Tour. Racing went really well all day. Such tight heats with lots of passing all the way down to the finish line. Making a big mistake up top in the Big Finals put me in the back of the pack. Finishing 5th for my third finals of the year I was stoked on the fun racing.<br />
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The next day we had the third World Cup Team Event of the year. Riding along side teammate Rob Fagan, we just set out to have some fun! So much fun in fact, we won the event! Standing atop the podium is a great feeling, and its even better with a teammate!<br />
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For the final stop we headed to the south of Spain. Yes for snowboarding. Sierra Nevada hosted the World Cup Finals for 2013. The race did not go so well, But I am continuously learning. <br />
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Season Highlights:<br />
<br />Blue Mountain, Canada – World Cup Qualified 1st - <b>Finished 1st</b><br />Veysonnaz, Switzerland – World Cup Team Event – <b>Finished 1st</b><br />Telluride, USA - World Cup Qualified 6th – <b>Finished 3rd</b><br />Telluride, USA - World Cup Team Event – <b>Finished 4th</b><br />Big White, Canada – National Championships – <b>Finished 4th (Top Canadian)</b><br />Veysonnaz, Switzerland – World Cup Qualified 1st – <b>Finished 5th</b><br />Montafon, Austria – World Cup Team Event – <b>Finished 6th</b><br />Stoneham, Canada - World Championships Qualified 4th – <b>Finished 12th </b><br />
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So stoked, finishing the season <b>6th in World Cup Overall points</b> and <b>4th in FIS points</b>. But mostly stoked on being injury free! I am very excited to start the summer training healthy and fit. I think with the help of Canada Snowboard and our Integrated Support Team we will push my training to new a level.<br />
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Thank you all for the support!<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-89497178823890941702013-03-01T16:37:00.001-08:002013-03-02T11:24:55.838-08:00Sochi, Russia Pretty stoked to go and check out the 2014 Olympic venue in Sochi, Russia. I had never been to Russia so I ready for a new experience. <br />
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After the longest travel I have ever endured, I made it to Sochi, surprisingly with all my bags. 1 hour up the road you will find Rosa Khutor, the venue for freestyle ski and snowboard.<br />
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Rosa Khutor Ski Resort is a full on construction site right now. They are doing such a great job with the venues, and I believe in a 1 year it will be such an amazing experience.<br />
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The freeriding at this resort has so much potential...If the military grade security will let you by or you have the proper accreditation. I had the chance to sneak in a day of knee deep powder up at 2400M and blue bird sky's. <br />
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All in all it was a great trip to Sochi. Qualifying 10th and finishing 18th is not what I want for a result. But I am learning from my mistakes and moving on to the rest of the season.<br />
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Ranked 3rd for World Cup Over-all. <br />
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Next for me is Arosa and Veysonnaz Switzerland and Sierra Nevada, Spain for the final 3 World Cup's of the season.<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-19472398389991629052013-02-07T17:23:00.001-08:002013-02-07T17:32:26.483-08:00Sports Net Interview Pre-Blue Mountain World Cup Interview
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/59124025">2013 FIS World Cup Snowboardcross Blue Mountain- Chris Robanske</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user16251511">Kate Pettersen</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/59124026">2013 FIS World Cup Snowboardcross Blue Mountain- Chris Robanske Gold Medalist</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user16251511">Kate Pettersen</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-86958245327025004922013-02-04T18:47:00.001-08:002013-02-04T18:47:23.290-08:001st Blue Mountain World CupUnbelievable, I won my first World Cup Snowboard Cross. To be honest, When I was 9 years old, I had no idea snowboarding would take me this far. I started snowboarding because I loved skateboarding, So it only seemed fitting to ride on snow as well.<br />
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Now 14 years later I stepped atop the podium at the highest level in Snowboarding. I can not express how grateful I am for my family for pursuing my passion with me. My dad would drive me to our local hill (Canada Olympic Park) almost every night after school. Then the whole family would all pile in the vehicle at 5am every weekend for the 3hour drive to the Banff area. Both my parents would volunteer at every event possible to make sure I had the opportunity to ride, Meanwhile my sister would wait patiently for hours and hours, day after day.<br />
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For all these years I have had the ongoing support of all my family and friends. It hasn't been easy to make it this far, But I know I would not have been able to do it without them.<br />
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Next is Sochi, Russia for the Olympic test event!<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-52852982864515756152013-01-31T05:08:00.001-08:002013-01-31T05:08:49.481-08:0012 at World Champ's. Blue Mtn World Cup Next!Unfortunately World Championship's did not go over as I had planned. Qualifying in 4th, and riding well all morning in training. I felt calm, cool and collective leading into my first World Championship Snowboard Cross. <br />
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Learning from my mistakes I will head to Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Ontario. Its always nice to compete in Canada. I love that we get to be involved in the local community. I had the pleasure to talk to some of the local kids here in Collingwood. These kids are full of energy and they are so stoked to watch he upcoming race this Saturday February 2nd. <br />
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Really happy to have all the support of the local communities for the last two events. Super stoked for the race!<br />
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<br /> Riding well, staying health, I feel confident and determined to ride at my highest level on Saturday. <br />
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I did not put down the run I wanted in time trials yesterday. But moving forward I know that I will be prepared for tomorrow's finals.<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-31613356616147616132013-01-06T17:11:00.000-08:002013-01-07T08:30:39.853-08:00Telluride World Cup Team Event<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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With heavy and fatigued legs following the main event, I was paired with teammate Kevin "Skills" Hill for the 2nd World Cup Team Event of my career. Still managing to get the important whole shot I lead the charge for Canada 1. Kevin did a great job in the early rounds with fighting off the guys out back.<br />
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Kevin and I found ourselves in the finals after this battle in the semi-finals with Canada 2 (Rob Fagan/Jake Holden), USA 1 (Seth Wescott/Nate Holland), and Austria 1(Izzy <span class="image-caption current" style="opacity: 1;">Haemmerle/Markus Schairer)</span><br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-44784487612428711162012-12-18T19:34:00.000-08:002013-01-07T08:32:46.591-08:00Promising Start, 3rd Place Telluride,CO World CupGetting excited for the race season that was fast approaching, The Canadian SBX team headed to Kaunertal Glacier, Austria for some last minute training. Our First event was being held in the town of Schruns, Austria at the resort Montafon.<br />
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Heading to Kaunertal a week before the event was key for us Canadians. We did the final preparation on the equipment as well as cutting the jet lag before the event.<br />
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Next on the list was our first event of the season, Montafon, Austria World Cup Snowboard Cross!<br />
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After recovering for a total of 10 months over 2 seasons I was ready and excited for this year. Although challenging conditions and super fast speed on race day brought everyone back to reality. With multiple helicopter evacuations and riders going down almost every run I was out of my element and not feeling 100%.<br />
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I qualified in 3rd which surprised me because I watched friend, Maxi Stark from Germany, Fall and break his femur and have to be air lifted out for emergency surgery. Best of luck with the recovery buddy!<br />
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Montafon decided to hold a "Team Event" And this would be my second appearance to the Team event. We decided that Jake Holden From Caledon, Ontario would lead the charge for Canada 1 followed by my self.<br />
Jake rode so well giving me a huge head start in the first round. We won the first heat with room to spare. Feeling confident we headed into semi-finals. Riding well again Jake put me ahead of Italy 1 and right beside Russia 1. Right out of the first turn the Russian caught his edge and going down 2 feet in front of me. I decided to shut it down and not run the kid over. No one needs to get hurt and I had the opportunity to potentially run him over and cause serious injury.<br />
With making the decision to not cause injury Jake and I found ourselves in the Small Finals right next to Canada 2, consisting of teammates Kevin Hill and Rob Fagan.<br />
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And did we ever have a fun run! Just like in Kaunertal where we had been training, Our run was head to head racing all the way down! Canada 2 managed to squeak ahead and take 5th, while Jake and I on Canada 1 finished in 6th.<br />
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Keeping my head up and getting back on track I headed to Telluride, CO, USA for stop number 2 of the World Cup Tour.<br />
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Telluride, Colorado, The home of my first World Cup podium.<br />
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Last season I shocked many people including myself with a 2nd place after returning from two compression fractures of the spine.<br />
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I really enjoy Telluride, The high, dry altitude and cold Colorado snow just remind me of Alberta. Taking a look at the course this season I instantly felt confident. Managing to ride well again in training I put together a 6th place in qualification. <br />
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Achieving another goal of mine (Top 10 every qualification) I went into finals feeling great. David Gagne our Team Canada Wax Tech nailed it once again. Getting the whole shot almost all day I was in a solid position, Then I found my self in the finals, two years in a row at Telluride.<br />
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With once again challenging early season conditions I pulled out in front and set the draft for Seth Wescott (2 time Olympic Gold), Alex "Chumpy" Pullin (2011 World Champion/Crystal Globe winner) and Stian Sivertzen (2 World Cup Victories).<br />
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I got passed as I thought in the long flat top section. <br />
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Realizing that I was in the finals and I went from 1st to 4th I tried to pick up some distance and make a pass. <br />
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Luckily all the riders in the finals are smart and very talented. Every move is precise and clean. So I planned to set up this inside move
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Tight racing in the finals from start to finish!<br />
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Great work to Seth, Chumpy and Stian. I will always remember this run, as it was one of the best and most fun races I have ever had. Thank you guys for the fun day!<br />
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Happy to be back once again from injury, And stoked to be back on the World Cup Podium.<br />
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This 3rd place result now puts me in 6th over all in World Cup points leading into World Championships in Stoneham, Quebec City.<br />
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Thanks for reading, See you at World Champ's<br />
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<br />Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-67459882570706443662012-11-24T12:59:00.001-08:002012-11-24T12:59:39.981-08:00Preparing For World Cup Season 2013<br />
It's been awhile since I updated. Probably because I have been working extremely hard. Pushing my self everyday and furthering my progression.<br />
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Feeling super strong and healthy leading into the first 4 World Cup SnowboardCross events.<br />
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Here are some pics of the last few months!<br />
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Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-65893309216735517692012-10-04T18:28:00.003-07:002012-10-04T18:39:12.822-07:00Veysonnaz, Switzerland 2012 Here is a quick video of my 2 race runs of the second World Cup stop last season.<br />
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Unfortunately fell out front and ended up with a broken ankle in the quarter finals. But I managed to get back up and go for another run after.<br />
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Ended up in a disappointing 12th place. But I have been training harder than ever and I am ready to take on this season!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/50800432">SBX World Cup Veysonna Switzerland</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2336513">Chris Robanske</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Enjoy the short and basic edit!!<br />
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One of the best parts of coming down and training in Chile, are the magnificent sunsets. El Colorado is located right above Santiago, Chile's largest city. Following the sunset we also get the best view of part of the city. Not a bad way to end a day of riding. Pretty stoked to be back on the Oxess boards, Nothing cuts through the morning ice like it! Hopefully if the ankle holds up next week will be full of park jumps!<br />
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North Vancouver, Is in! Well, I am in North Van. Deciding to move to N.Van has been on my mind for awhile now and it was time to make the trek. The North Shore is a mountain biking mecca and with Squamish and Whistler a short drive up the Sea to Sky Hwy, North Van is perfect for my high travel schedule. And also helps that the best girl in the world lives practically next door, Micayla Gatto a West Van local is one of Canada's best downhill mountain bike racers. Micayla and I met down at Level 10 Fitness which is a common spot for high performance elite athletes from NHL, NFL, National Teams and of course booty camps.<br />
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I have enjoyed my first summer out west. Even though I didn't get to do all the fun activities I planned. There will be time in the future.<br />
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Dropping next week! First training camp since my ankle fracture in January 2012.<br />
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-Chris Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-18272612977282428662012-08-27T13:11:00.001-07:002012-08-27T13:12:51.428-07:00Under Armour Clothing! Super excited to receive this fall's workout gear from Under Armour! New running shoes, dry land gear and also insulated long johns! Nothing beats some new Under Armour wear. Can't wait to put them to work!<br />
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Evoc has unique bags that have spinal protection built in. For all of you that know, I had broken my back 2 seasons ago now. Spinal protection is key! Aside from making functional and reliable bags Evoc also has a wide variety of travel luggage. From snowboard sleeves to suitcases. Evoc has me covered and ready to take on the 2013 season! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RBX12clSn5Mb_yaPhFsBHHvVlPD4d8t09xToKlfb9421SJ1hhFNrZ3ir7OBuNkN1jf4dyKb_I_yy8eYzRo-180A_Tw5iTS6WNUJNcU-ULu6UwfZquOc6xPOMDahw_TWSWWYQEQS9eq0/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-03-21+at+2.02.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RBX12clSn5Mb_yaPhFsBHHvVlPD4d8t09xToKlfb9421SJ1hhFNrZ3ir7OBuNkN1jf4dyKb_I_yy8eYzRo-180A_Tw5iTS6WNUJNcU-ULu6UwfZquOc6xPOMDahw_TWSWWYQEQS9eq0/s320/Screen+shot+2012-03-21+at+2.02.23+PM.png" width="270" /></a></div>Chris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-18047740116489358742012-03-04T20:48:00.004-08:002012-03-04T20:50:18.518-08:00Here's a sweet clip from teammate and great friend Mike Robertson. Mike give's some pointers on how to beat your buddies at the Lake Louise Snowboard Cross track!!<br />
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Want to get into Snowboard Cross in the Bow Valley/Calgary area? Check out <a href="http://evolvessx.com/" target="_blank">Evolve SSX</a><br />
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Thanks Mikey!<br />
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-ChrisChris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-69195981687234503772012-03-01T15:45:00.004-08:002012-03-01T15:45:44.342-08:00Making ProgressSo were now at 5 weeks post surgery. The ankle is great. I have been walking around now with no crutch or boot.<br />
Been out in North Vancouver at <a href="http://level10fitness.com/" target="_blank">Level 10 Fitness</a>. Probably the best training any athlete from high school to elite. Anthony and I have been working on over all fitness, even climbing a rope with my foot in the boot cast.<br />
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Overall training is coming great. I will not compete the remainder of the season so I can focus on getting ready for next season, and working towards the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi Russia!<br />
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Thanks for all the support, stay tuned<br />
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ChrisChris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8424663778706101092.post-23991945770582464592012-02-06T14:20:00.000-08:002012-02-07T13:20:53.459-08:00Check out some sweet vid's!<b>RED BULL SUPERNATURAL </b>
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Snowboarding legend Travis Rice is aiming to discover the best all-round snowboarding talent in the world when Red Bull Supernatural hits British Columbia, Canada next month.
'It’s a snowboarding contest that will truly determine the best all-around snowboarder in the world' – Jeff Pensiero
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More World Cup SBX action! Unfortunately I will not be competing due to my broken ankle. Although I will not be around, I wish everyone good luck! Go Canada, get a medal on home turf!<br />
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-ChrisChris Robanskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16541200007838494659noreply@blogger.com