Get your 2013/14 License 2 Ride
Powdr Resorts and Woodward are supporting the youth by hooking up all 2013-14 season pass holders (aged 17 and under*) with a License 2 Ride. So how do you get yours? It’s easy. Purchase a season pass to your home mountain and get your License 2 Ride for free at Boreal Mountain Resort in California, Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, Killington Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mt Bachelor Resort in Oregon, Park City Mountain Resort in Utah and Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort in Nevada.
Read more on the License 2 Ride at license2ride.com.
March 18th, 2013
Shaun White and Heavenly Mountain present High Roller Hold ‘Em
From SkiHeavenly.com:
Imagine combining the thrill of a high-flying big air competition with the cunning strategy of Texas Hold ‘Em poker. Throw in some of the top snowboard athletes in the industry, a live DJ, pyrotechnics, and six-time X Games Superpipe gold medalist Shaun White to host it, and you’ve got High Roller Hold ‘Em – the biggest party and snowboard competition to ever hit Lake Tahoe.
High Roller Hold ’Em will take place on Heavenly’s World Cup run on Saturday, April 6, 2013, with a monster big-air jump designed and constructed by Snow Park Technologies, which is known for building the world’s top competition venues, including ESPN’s Winter X Games.
In this unique poker-style format, each rider will be dealt two cards with each card featuring a different trick. Each rider will then bet on the trick of their choice and must execute the trick during that jump to win that round. The rider that lands the trick with the highest level of difficulty will win that round and qualify for the winner-take-all super final.
Head over to SkiHeavenly.com for all the details of the inaugural Hi Roller Hold ‘Em.
March 18th, 2013
Heckler Magazine introduces first annual Rattlesnake Rampage at Boreal
The first contest of its kind, the Rattlesnake Rampage combines a switch-stance boardercross race with a switch method big air contest. No spin-to-win or pipe-jock antics here, this is real snowboarding at it’s finest.
Check out all the details on heckler.com.
March 13th, 2013
SIMS: The history of Tom and his brand
Sims has released its history section giving a detailed account of Tom and his brand. From the firsts he achieved in snowboarding to a yearly account of the Sims brand, Tom Sims has undoubtably left his mark in our beloved sport.
Check out the well designed, powerful history of sims.
March 13th, 2013
Burton’s Jussie Oksanen works the balancing act
From Burton.com:
Juggling a successful professional snowboarding career and a well-balanced family life is not easy, but Jussi Oksanen seems to have it pretty figured out. Jetting back and forth from So Cal to Whistler, Jussi is able to film his video part and still spend a good amount of time with his family. This is in addition to filming a part for Real Snow Backcountry and being invited to Red Bull’s Ultra Natural, it could be worth taking notes on this one.
Read the full story at burton.com.
March 12th, 2013
Spring Break 2013: evo’s seven best spots to let loose while you’re still young
Jake Garret:
It is on the way, or for some of you it’s already here; never-the-less it’s time to make the most of your extended break! It may cross your mind to head to the hot beaches of Miami, to the sands of Cancun, or even the bustling streets of a European city, but before you commit to any of those, here are a few other options that are sure to be an awesome time!
March 11th, 2013
Backcountry filming with Kimmy Fasani
One of only a handful of female backcountry riders in the filming game, Kimmy Fasani has earned her stripes by riding with some of the best backcountry crews around. At Mt. Hood last summer, Kimmy talked a bit about the daily grind of filming and what a mixed blessing having a snowmobile is.
Read the full interview at burton.com.
February 26th, 2013
Win a pair of Zeal Z3 GPS goggles from Active Junky
Looking to rock the latest in goggle technology? Active Junky has teamed up with Zeal Optics to give away its new Z3 GPS goggle to keep you connected everywhere on the mountain.
Head over to Active Junky’s facebook page to enter.
February 25th, 2013
The New York Times interviews Jeremy Jones about “Blazing Icy Trails”
It’s not often the main stream media features the likes of us “rebels” in the snowboard world. They probably can’t get over the fact that we do what we love and aren’t stuck behind some shitty desk with an endless view of skyscrapers through a window on the other side of the office.
But when they do, we appreciate it. It opens up our world to the masses. It gives the rat race a small taste of what it’s like to love what you do (Yes, some may love the race). And that’s exactly what the latest New York Times article achieves as Max Klinger tells the story of Jeremy Jones, and how his adventures into the unknown are beyond belief.
Read the full story “A Soft-Spoken Snowboarder Blazes Icy Trails” at nytimes.com.
February 23rd, 2013
The Asymbol Gallery sticker pack – A must have
Love stickers? The Asymbol Gallery sticker pack is a set no snowboarder should go without.
Head over to asymbolgallery.com and pick up a set for yourself.