Craig Kelly inducted into Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
Well, this comes to us as no surprise. Craig Kelly has officially been inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. His involvement in the world of snowboarding has reached further than anyone could have imaged and this award only solidifies Craig as one of snowboarding’s greatest.
Check out the full article on Craig’s induction at burton.com.
May 2nd, 2013
Vote for Hana Beaman and Jess Kimura in X Games Real Women
X Games launched the latest Real Snow contest with a tip of the cap to the ladies in the first ever X Games Real Women.
Snowboarders Hana Beaman and Jess Kimura are up against other action sports ladies and need your help to make it to round two.
So head over to xgames.espn.go.com and give a vote to two incredible female shredders who deserve to battle it out against each other in the final round.
April 26th, 2013
Win a Sole bike from RESQWATER
Our friends at RESQWATER are hosting a contest via the brand’s Facebook page, where users have an opportunity to upload a photo for a chance to win a custom Sole bicycle.
Here’s how it works:
1) Head over to the RESQWATER Facebook page.
2) Like the page.
3) Upload a photo through Facebook or Instagram, apply the #RESQWATER hashtag.
4) Boom! You’re eligible to win.
Contest ends 4/29, so don’t delay—submit a photo today.
April 25th, 2013
Ashbury Eyewear to drop new website and Harrison Gordon full part
From Ashbury:
This upcoming Tuesday, April 30th is not only the last day of April, but it’s also the launch day of our new website! Our site has always been a huge part of who we are and to celebrate this launch we’re also dropping Harrison Gordon’s Welcome to the Pro Team Full Part. Harrison is, always has been, and always will be one of our favorite snowboarders. Please come visit our site Tuesday to see what we’ve been up to.
April 25th, 2013
Nat Geo: 5 tips for staying safe in avalanche country
After the deadliest avalanche in Colorado in 50 years went down last Saturday, National Geographic chimes in with 5 must-read tips to help you stay safe in avalanche country.
Read the full story on nationalgeographic.com.
April 25th, 2013
Aspen Highlands opens for a bonus weekend April 27 – 28
Despite throwing the craziest closing day party at Highlands this past weekend, Aspen will be re-opening Highlands for an additional weekend so all you die hards can enjoy the amazing late season snow Mother Nature finally decided to bless us with.
If there’s a last-ditch effort to get in some amazing turns this season, getting to Aspen Highlands this weekend should be on the top of your list.
More info about the extended weekend at aspensnowmass.com/aspen-highlands.
April 24th, 2013
Torgeir Bergrem lands first ever triple cork 1620
Well there you have it, another day and another new, insanely difficult yet not so styled out trick thrown down.
As much as I’d rather see a huge method, or boned out front 3, putting down a triple cork 1620 no easy feat. So congrats to you Torgeir, keep up the impressive work.
Watch the triple cork 1620 on helgasons.com. We would embed it on the site but it’s hosted through some old-school video player that no one uses.
April 24th, 2013
House of Marley to donate 36.5% of sales during Earth Week
During Earth Week (April 17 – 24), House of Marley will be donating 36.5% of its sales from its Rewind collection to the 1 Love Organization.
For more info head over to thehouseofmarley.com/rewind-collection and check out all the sweet product you can gear up with to help out a great cause.
April 22nd, 2013
We lost a family member: Nidecker USA’s thoughts on Joe Timlin’s death
From Everyone at the Nidecker USA Family:
By now many of you may have heard the news about the avalanche in Colorado that occurred Saturday, April 20th, near Loveland Pass. Sadly we lost one of our own in this tragic accident. Joe Timlin was the YES, NOW, and Jones Snowboards rep for the Rocky Mountain region, but more importantly, he was family. Brother-in-law to DCP and Megan, and a close friend to many in the Colorado winter sports community, Joe was a bright, dynamic person who will be sorely missed. Everyone here at Nidecker USA considers Joe and his wife Krissy to be a part of our family, and we are devastated by this terrible loss. Memorial information will be provided once we hear more details from Joe’s family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families. As we all begin the process of picking up the pieces, it’s important to remember that life is precious and family is everything.
Additional details on the event can be found by following updates on: https://avalanche.state.co.us/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=rep&acc_id=505&view=public
Media can contact the Clear Creek County Sherriff’s Department at (303) 679-2376 to obtain official Sherriff’s statements on the accident.
April 22nd, 2013
Earth Day: Transworld Biz talks saving our planet with action sports industry heavy hitters
Photo: Transworld Business
What are you doing this Earth Day?
Transworld Business weighs in with some action sports industry heavy hitters to see what initiatives they are working on to make this planet a better place to live. And for us snowboarders, a place where snow will still fall.
Read the full article on business.transworld.net.