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Teaching Snowboarding: A Decades-Long Journey By Douglas B Hoehn

Douglas B Hoehn noted that Snowboarding, an exhilarating blend of athleticism and artistry, has captivated adventure-seekers for decades. As a snowboarding instructor with over 20 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of this sport and its teaching methodologies. In this article, I’ll share insights into how snowboarding instruction has changed over the […]

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DIRT: Doug Hoehn’s Innovative Approach to Snowboard Instruction

Snowboard instructor Doug Hoehn of Wyckoff, New Jersey, completed a workshop for snowboard instructors. Hoehn stressed the lesson with the easy to remember DIRT. D is Duration: represents how long a particular movement occurs; I is for Intensity: represents the measurable amount of force or power of movement; R is for Rate: represents a measure, […]

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Teaching Snowboarding: A Decades-Long Journey by Douglas Hoehn

Snowboarding, a sport that has captivated millions with its thrilling mix of speed, skill, and snowy landscapes, has evolved significantly over the past few decades. The journey of teaching snowboarding, particularly, has mirrored the sport’s dynamic evolution, adapting to changing techniques, technologies, and teaching methodologies. This article explores the fascinating trajectory of snowboarding instruction, from […]

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Rescues 17 Homeless Pets, Including Puppies, in Paterson

Doug Hoehn of Wyckoff, New Jersey, recently assisted in the rescue of 17 dogs and cats found homeless and on the street in Paterson, New Jersey. All the animals had been abandoned and several were in need of medical care. Included in the rescue group included several puppies only 6 weeks old. Hoehn said that […]

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Douglas B. Hoehn ‘The Story of Human Language’

Douglas B. Hoehn, a Professor of English, from Wyckoff, N,J. has completed the manuscript for his latest book THE STORY OF HUMAN LANGUAGE. The text will be published by Brown, and used in colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Hoehn reports that this book fills a niche that has largely been unexplored […]

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Killington Seminar for Snowboard Instructors

Doug Hoehn of Wyckoff, New Jersey, instructed 17 aspiring snowboard instructors at a clinic scheduled at Killington, Vermont, on January 19 and 20, 2024. Included in the session included on-mountain activities such as basic riding skills, all terrain park skills for riding rails and going off mogul jumps, communication skills, and instructional strategies. Hoehn stressed […]

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23 Skiers and Snowboarders Recued at Killington

On January 21 Doug Hoehn, a snowboard instructor at Killington Mountain, Vermont, from Wyckoff, New Jersey, assisted in the rescue of 21 skiers and snowboarders who we out-of-bounds at the mountain, Conditions were very dangerous with -7 degrees and a wind chill which reached -30 with wind chill. It took 5 hours to find the […]

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