Ed Blomfield

Former editor-in-chief Ed Blomfield caught the snowboard bug at a young age – brought up in Yorkshire, he witnessed the Pennine dryslope scene in its 90's heyday and once earned detention at school for dying his hair blonde in an ill-advised tribute to Jamie Lynn. In 2005, after three seasons in Tignes and four years studying English/chasing the snow in Scotland, Ed took the reins at the UK's finest snowboard mag. 13 years later, Ed left his full time role at Whitelines to spend more time behind the lens, shooting in the mountains over the winter and spending the sunnier months working as a wedding photographer in Cornwall.

Recent Articles By Ed

Snowboards

Jones Hovercraft Split 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Jones Hovercraft splitboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Jones Hovercraft 2018-2019 Splitboard Review
Snowboards

Jones Mind Expander 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Jones Mind Expander snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Jones Mind Expander 2018-2019 Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Jones Dream Catcher 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Jones Dream Catcher women's snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear...

Jones Dream Catcher 2018-2019 Women's Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Bataleon Fun Kink 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Bataleon Fun Kink snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Bataleon Fun.Kink 2018-2019 Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Bataleon Global Warmer 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Bataleon Global Warmer snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Bataleon Global Warmer 2018-2019 Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Bataleon Party Wave 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Bataleon Party Wave snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Bataleon Party Wave 2018-2019 Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Bataleon Storm 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Bataleon Storm women's snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Bataleon Storm 2018-2019 Women's Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Gnu Ladies Choice 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Gnu Ladies Choice women's snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear...

Gnu Ladies Choice 2018-2019 Women's Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Gnu Money 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Gnu Money snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Gnu Money 2018-2019 Snowboard Review
Snowboards

Head Stella 2018/19

An in-depth review of the Head Stella women's snowboard for 2018-2019 - selected by our test team for the 'Whitelines 100' Best Snowboard Gear awards

Head Stella 2018-2019 Women's Snowboard Review
Travel Stories

Snowboarding In South Africa

Watch two friends take advantage of record-breaking snowfall to ride the high peaks of the Matroosberg Reserve in South Africa.

Snowboarding In South Africa
Gear Feature

Down The Line – How Snowboard Design Is Influencing The Future Of Surfing

Surfer Albee Layer's latest aerial tricks – and the boards he rides – are inspired by snowboarding.

Down The Line – How Snowboard Design Is Influencing The Future Of Surfing
News & Previews

Burton Opens FOUR New Stores in Europe

World's number one snowboard brand expands its bricks and mortar operation to Prague, Munich, Annecy and downtown Innsbruck.

Burton Opens FOUR New Stores in Europe
Resort Guides

Jasna, Slovakia

An in-depth review of Slovakia's biggest ski resort, including lift stats, off piste terrain, freestyle parks, apres ski and more.

Ski Resorts Guide - Jasna, Slovakia
Gear Feature

Frozen Water – Radical New Jones Snowboards Inspired By Surf

How Jeremy Jones collaborated with renowned surf shaper Chris Christenson to create a new breed of powder snowboards.

Frozen Water – Radical New Jones Snowboards Inspired By Surf
Before You Buy

The Gear Guru - Powder Boards

Whitelines' resident gear expert Paul Vines talks through modern powder snowboard design, in the first episode of a new video series.

The Snowboard Gear Guru Episode 1: Powder Boards
News & Previews

Best Black Friday Snowboarding Deals Of 2017

An updated list of all the flash sales in snowboarding this Black Friday, whether you're after a deal on a new snowboard, boots, bindings or...

Best Black Friday Snowboarding Deals Of 2017
Gear

Burton Up The Outerwear Game With New 'Living Lining'

New fabric system from Burton promises the most comfortable riding experience yet

Burton Up The Outerwear Game With New 'Living Lining'
Travel Stories

Eye Of The Storm: Snowboarding in Gulmarg, Kashmir

Whitelines explores the pistes and powder runs of Gulmarg, a ski resort in Indian Kashmir that boasts the highest gondola lift in the world.

Eye Of The Storm: Snowboarding in Gulmarg, Kashmir
News & Previews

Hilarious Footage Of An Early GoPro

Funny informercial from 2005 featuring GoPro CEO Nick Woodman and his first Hero camera prototype.

Hilarious Footage Of An Early GoPro
Features

Dirty Secret: Why Every Snowboarder Should Try Mountain Biking

Snowboarding and mountain biking might take place in different seasons but there are a lot of similarities. Check out this incredible gallery of mirror images...

Dirty Secret: Why Every Snowboarder Should Try Mountain Biking
Features

Snowboard World Mourns Death Of Noah Salasnek

A tribute to legendary snowboarder Noah Salasnek, 1970-2017

Snowboard World Mourns Death Of Noah Salasnek
Interviews

What's In My Bag – Matt Georges

A look inside the camera bag of French snowboard photographer Matt Georges

What's In My Bag – Matt Georges
Web Series

RadChef Episode 1: Fredi Kalbermatten

A new series on healthy eating starring the world's top snowboarders begins with Fredi Kalbermatten.

RadChef Episode 1: Fredi Kalbermatten
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