Splitboard courses already? Yup, after a pretty dreary summer here in the Portes Du Soleil we are finally into a high ridge of fine Autumnal pressure. The bikes (mountain bikes...
Read more
What a guest thought of their stay at The Rider Social
25th November 2013
If you are thinking of a booking splitboarding course or snowboard holiday with us and want the inside skinny then have a read of the rather lovely testimonial we have...
Read more
Splitboard Set Up 2014
8th October 2013
New at The Rider Social this season are the addition of not only a couple of Never Summers' brand new Prospector splitboards (already an award winner) but a range of...
Read more
Sick And The Wrong. Splitboard And Snowboard Advice
26th November 2012
Good splitboard advice is always needed, but it’s not always easy to get. The Sick And The Wrong have been in the business of selling snowboards since 1993 making them one...
Read more
Bluebird Wax Lands At The Rider Social
23rd September 2012
Not to to wax lyrical but we are chuffed to say that we now carry a stock of Bluebird Wax for you to use this winter. Bluebird wax is backed...
Read more
The Snowboard Test in Austria
5th May 2012
We're off to The Snowboard Test in Austria tomorrow. Excited to show off the 2013 Never Summer range. Check back soon for more news and reviews from the test week....
Read more
Never Summer Test Week 2012
26th April 2012
Following on from a brilliant Rider Social week testing Never Summer 2013 snowboards - here's a post from Pete at www.lovesnow.co.uk telling you all a little more about it. "It’s time...
Read more
2013 Never Summer Cobra Review
31st March 2012
"In January I was lucky enough to be part of the 2013 Never Summer Board Test with The Rider Social in Chatel. Paul handed me a Proto CTX and Premier...
Read more
Springtime with The Rider Social
2nd March 2010
With all of our March Rider Social weeks fully booked and a shed load of snow, we thought we would invite all riders (on one plank or two) to join...
Read more
Never Summer at The Rider Social
11th January 2010
The Rider Social is stoked to offer you the chance to come and check out this seasons Never Summer snowboards. Brothers Tracey & Tim Canaday started making their boards way...
Read more
Top 5 Mountain Eateries
7th November 2009
We all know how important it is to eat properly when you're on the mountain, especially in an area as big as the Portes Du Soleil, you don't want to...
Read more
Apres Ski in Chatel
1st November 2009
There are many lively bars and restaurants to enjoy Apres Ski in Chatel. Our top picks for Apres Ski in Chatel include: Le Avalanche A seasonaires favourite, Le Avalanche is the...
Read more