50% OFF ROOMS IN APRIL!

By: Sugar Bowl | Friday April 01, 2011

Escape this spring to the Lodge At Sugar Bowl and enjoy rustic European charm, delectable dining and slopeside accommodations. Book any room on any day in April and save 50% off the regular rate. Click here to book your getaway today!

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Contour, market leader in hands-free video cameras, today announced the availability of its ConnectView card and Viewfinder App for iPhone and iPod touch. The ContourGPS camera is a hands-free video camera designed to capture location and HD video.
 
The ConnectView card is inserted into the...
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ContourGPS Video Camera Viewfinder App for iPhone and iPod touch

Todd Richards on “The Daily Habit” Tonight

By: John Stouffer | Monday March 21, 2011
Airing Monday, March 21 at 11:30 pm ET/PT and telecast several additional times, the man behind Omatic Snowboards, “Todcast” and now the most AWSM website around, pro snowboarder Todd Richards is here! Todd is joined by BMX pioneer, stunt man and TV personality Mike “Rooftop”...
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Todd Richards on The Daily Habit Tonight - Fuel TV

Free Live Music Featuring La Roux; All-Women’s Professional Snowboard Competition with Live Webcast; Mountainside Festival

The Seventh Annual Roxy Chicken Jam, presented by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink, returns to Mammoth Mountain, California during the weekend of March 24-27, 2011 for an all-female snow sport competition and fun....
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The Seventh Annual Roxy Chicken Jam Returns to Mammoth mountain March 24-27
Airing Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30 pm ET/PT and telecast several additional times, we go one-on-one with Olympic gold medal snowboarder Torah Bright. Plus, comedian, actor, and icon for dudes and dames everywhere, Pauly Shore stops by the Habit. Joining Pauly on our panel...
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Torah Bright on The Daily Habit Tuesday March 15

Introducing new Portland ORganic Food Company, Skout Natural Foods

By: Alex Christopher | Tuesday March 15, 2011
Jason Pastega, founder of Skout Natural Foods, recently launched a line of natural food bars to the market – Skout Trailbars. Skout Trailbars are made in Portland, Oregon with a carefully chosen handful of organic ingredients. These chewy-delicious natural food bars were created to sustain those who embrace...
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Skout Trailbars Provide Sustainable Energy to Outdoor Enthusiasts

9 inches of fresh snow at The Summit!

By: | Monday March 14, 2011

It is a beautiful and quiet morning with everything blanketed in fresh white. We received 9 inches of new powder overnight, and conditions are excellent. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 40 degrees. The forecast calls for snow to continue through the...
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Northstar At Tahoe Snow Alert

2011 LG Snowboard Jamboree - Stoneham Resort - Quebec Canada

By: Jackie Williams | Thursday March 10, 2011
Looking for a series of snowboarding events, but want an excuse to get away? Then plan to head over to Quebec City in Canada for the annual LG Snowboard Jamboree. It’s the event in the region bringing over 40,000 spectators to the competitions.
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Wilmot Mountain is Open For Great Skiing and Snowboarding!

By: Press Release | Thursday March 10, 2011
Come start your weekend at Wilmot Mountain, we will be open Friday, March 11th from 12pm-11pm.  We will be open Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th with our regular weekend hours.  We still have plenty of snow for everybody to take advantage of, especially...
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Lake Tahoe, CA & NV (Mar. 10, 2011) - Currently reporting the biggest snowfall totals in the last quarter century, the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are poised for a phenomenal spring season thanks to incredible snow conditions, the most affordable vacation packages in the...
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Mammoth Mountain Great Snow Under Blue Skies!

By: Ashley | Thursday March 10, 2011
From a summit elevation at over 11,000 feet, the mountain drops steeply down alpine powder faces to an expansive undulating maze of world-class groomers.
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The 4th Annual Stoken! Wachusett's this Weekend! More Soon

By: Rome SDS | Thursday March 10, 2011
You cant control the Stoke.

For the fourth year Rome SDS brings you the end of season stoke you crave. Stoken is the un-contests of all contests. Its a time to celebrate the shred season as it winds down and warms up, in a huge crew...
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Free Lift Tickets With Lodging! - Winter Park Resort - Colorado

By: Press Release | Thursday March 10, 2011
We know your dollars mean more to you these days, so once again Winter Park Resort and the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to offer you an opportunity to SKI FREE this April! Get two FREE lift tickets for Winter Park...
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June Mountain Snow Report for Mar 10, 2011

By: June Mountain | Thursday March 10, 2011
Somewhere over the mountain, blue birds sing. Well, here at June Mountain it seems like spring has sprung and the birds are definitely singing. Yesterday morning riding up Chair One you could heard the Chickadees and Blue Birds out and about. Heading into the weekend...
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Mount Hood Meadows Spring passes on sale now!

By: | Wednesday March 09, 2011
The season is far from over as the snow continues to fall at Mt. Hood Meadows. The rest of the season is yours with our Unlimited Spring season pass for just $139. Purchase the pass online or at the ski resort. Pass holders receive discounts...
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It’s the deal Southern California snow lovers wait for all season: Big Bear Mountain Resorts’ Screamin’ Deal Season Pass sale begins March 7. With 55 runs, 26 lifts and 438 acres, guests can experience the best skiing and riding that Southern California has to...
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Big Bear Mountain Resorts Screamin Deal Pass Sale Begins March 7

DC's Devun Walsh and Iikka Backstrom Launch New Web Project

By: Sherrie DC PR | Monday February 28, 2011
DC pro snowboarders Devun Walsh and Iikka Backstrom have teamed up on a new project and webisode series called \"Polar Opposites\" launching today, Monday, February 28th. This much anticipated project will give an up close and personal look into the daily lives of two of...
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DCs Devun Walsh and Iikka Backstrom Launch New Web Project Polar Opposites

Think You Know Action Sports? Test Your Knowledge on The North Face\'s Facebook Page to Win Exclusive Cryptic Jackets

Starting today, and continuing throughout the week (March 1-4, 2011), The North Face will be hosting an Action Sports-themed trivia campaign on its Facebook page. Each...
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The North Face will be hosting an Action Sports-themed trivia campaign on its Facebook

Third Tour Stop Of The Quiksilver Wir Schanzen

By: Sandra Reich | Thursday February 24, 2011

Last weekend sun screen and sun glasses have been used intensely: the contest day could not have been...
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Third tour stop of the Quiksilver Wir Schanzen

LG Snowboard FIS World Cup Olympic Park Calgary Canada Feb 24-26th

By: Oliver Kraus | Tuesday February 22, 2011
Next Saturday it’s finally time for the slopestyle riders to compete in their season’s first event of the 2011 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup tour. In addition, the season’s fourth halfpipe is also scheduled for Saturday.
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LG Snowboard FIS World Cup Olympic Park Calgary Canada Feb 24-26th
According to Dr. Polousky of the Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute, injuries in extreme sports such as these are more like injuries you would see in car accidents.
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Snowboarding Injuries and Trends From Dr. Herman A. Motz

Ride Shakedown 2011

By: Josiane Betit | Monday February 14, 2011
This March, thousands will flock to The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, to experience the second annual edition of the RIDE Shakedown, an international snowboarding competition now held in Canada, the U.S. and Germany. Keeping with its unique jump-to-rail jam contest format, both amateur and professional...
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Ride Shakedown 2011

Third Season of the Winter Dew Tour Concludes with Record-Breaking Attendance at Snowbasin Resor

Ogden, Utah – February 13, 2011 – After winning the first two stops of the Winter Dew Tour season, both Torstein Horgmo and Jamie Anderson set themselves up as prime candidates for...
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 Winter Dew Tour Toyota Championship Highlights, Results and Videos
Stevens Pass’ Tim Carlson and Squaw Valley’s Iris Lazzareschi were bestowed the Katana sword at the 4th Annual The North Face Masters of Snowboarding presented by PrimaLoft® and Swatch at Crystal Mountain.

“Some of the top riders in the world coupled with...
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The North Face Masters at Crystal Mountain 2011 Results Photos and Video

Oakley To Offer Snowboard Progression Camps For Women

By: Alyssa Gross | Tuesday February 08, 2011
Oakley, Inc. announced the launch of a new two-day camp program that will instruct and inspire girls who wish to advance their skills in ski and snowboard progression. Staffed with professional coaches, four Oakley Progression Sessions are scheduled for March 2011.
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Oakley To Offer Snowboard Progression Camps For Women

Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report Thursday January 27th

By: Bear Mountain | Thursday January 27, 2011
Fresh SNOW(making)!

The mountain has been freshened up this morning with overnight snowmaking. The weather is favorable for continued snowmaking today.

What A Sweet Deal! Reserve two Valentine\'s Day lift tickets online only and get two lunch credits valued at $27.00 good for...
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Big Bear Mountain Resorts Snow Report Thursday January 27th
Congratulations to DC pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani who landed the first women’s double backflip last Thursday during a snowboarding trip in Silverton, CO.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Kimmy and are excited for this historic moment in snowboarding,” said Jeff Taylor, DC’s...
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Kimmy Fasani DC Pro Snowboarder Lands First Female Double Back Flip
Norway’s Torstein Horgmo and Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., each won their second consecutive snowboard slopestyle final today, making them undefeated in the men and women’s disciplines respectively on the 2010-11 season. Horgmo and Anderson’s wins further secure them in the lead positions...
More Torstein Horgmo And Jamie Anderson Take Top Honors In The Snowboard Slopestyle Finals At The Winter Dew Tour Killington Vermont
 Torstein Horgmo And Jamie Anderson Take Top Honors In The Snowboard Slopestyle Finals At The Winter Dew Tour Killington Vermont
Louie Vito, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, won his second straight snowboard superpipe Winter Dew Tour final results, further securing his lead in overall rankings heading into the final stop of the 2010-11 season and putting him as one of the leading contenders for Toyota Athlete of...
More Winter Dew Tour Killington Vermont Superpipe Results and Event Recap
Winter Dew Tour Killington Vermont Superpipe Results and Event Recap
The two new women’s models, The Cougar 2 and The Lenox are leading the charge for style conscious women, who demand function and all-season use from their head protection. The Cougar 2 is a sliding vent helmet made with Zipmold™ construction, and weighs in...
More Bern Unlimited Releases The Lenox, Female Visor Model
Bern Unlimited Releases The Lenox, Female Visor Model

Red Bull Nanshan Open Highligts

By: Olli Fenwick-Ross | Saturday January 15, 2011
It was high-fives all round as Xiao Guo was carried to the stage by his fellow competitors after being announced as the top qualified rider in this weekend’s 9th Red Bull Nanshan Open National Qualifier! Saturday saw over 30 riders from all over China take...
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9th Red Bull Nanshan Open National Qualifier Results
Billabong is proud to announce the start of the 5th season of the Billabong Flaunt It Tour, supported by Von Zipper, Dakine, Contour, and Sony Piiq. Flaunt It is an All-Girls Slopestyle & Rail Jam snowboard series that is aimed at giving girls from...
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Billabong Flaunt It All-girls Snowboard Tour Returns For a 5th Season With Stops Across North America

Northstar Park and Pipes Shred News

By: Northstar | Friday January 14, 2011
Suit up and get your shred on. The Northstar Parks & Pipe are dishing out new snow features in The Stash, a precisely-cut superpipe, massive jumps & jibs kept from the North Face Parks & Pipe Open and countless other features that will keep you...
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Northstar Parks and Pipes Shred News
Joining the family is the legendary Devun Walsh who will serve as Team Captain, along with young guns Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg rounding out the global squad.

“With the resurgence of our goggle program we hand-picked a team of four...
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ARNETTE ANNOUNCES NEW SNOWBOARD TEAM

Mammoth Mountain Snow Report: Thursday, Jan 6th 2010

By: Ashley | Thursday January 06, 2011
One of our Facebook fans described yesterday\'s conditions as, \"Sunshine, no wind, & awesome snow! Thanks Mammoth!\" We have more of the same on deck for today with great snow and temperatures in the 30s. This great weather is expected to last through the...
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Mammoth Mountain Snow Report: Thursday, Jan 6th 2010

Nike 6.0 Open – Breckenridge, Colo. December 19, 2010

By: Jackie Williams | Sunday December 19, 2010
Torstein Horgmo and Jamie Anderson Take Slopestyle at the Nike 6.0 Open, Winter Dew Tour at Breckenridge Co.

Wrapping up the first stop of the Nike 6.0 Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, CO, we bring reigning champ Jamie Anderson and Torstein Horgmo to the...
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Winter Dew Tour Snowboard Superpipe Finals

By: Jackie Williams | Saturday December 18, 2010
This afternoon ends both the Men’s and Women’s Snowboard Superpipe Finals. Breckenridge was supposed to have only 2” of snow today, but instead it’s been dumping all day with at least 6-8” right now – and it hasn’t stopped.
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Winter Dew Tour Snowboard Superpipe Finals
Each year here at the SDS, we design a couple Artifacts that are made exclusively for the Shop Guy. These boards are made in such limited quantities, seeing one on the hill becomes the equivalent of spotting Sasquatch or meeting a stripper, who REALLY...
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ROME SDS— THE ARTIFACT ROCKER SK – SHOP KID EDITION

John Jackson Joins The Mammoth Team

By: Josh Chauvet | Wednesday December 01, 2010
You’ve seen him interviewed in magazines across the globe, you’ve probably seen his award winning video part in Forum Snowboards Forever and heard he won the Rider of the Year award for 2010. Now you’ll be able to see him first hand at Mammoth on...
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John Jackson Joins The Mammoth Team

THE FLOW NXT-FSE BINDING, THE VERY BEST IN SPEED ENTRY

By: Susanne Dachgruber | Wednesday December 01, 2010
The original Flow SpeedEntry binding system, the only system that combines 3 unique features for easy Kick-Lock-Drop performance. The FSE is a souped-up NXT chock full of features, and setting new standards for high-performance riding, tuned to perform in parks, pipes and backcountry or anywhere in between.
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The Flow NXT-FSE Snowboard Binding
Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing are once again teaming up to welcome winter in style with their Sixth Annual Season Kickoff Party scheduled for Saturday, December 4th (Silverton Mountain\'s opening day).
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Venture Snowboards and Ska Brewing Welcome Winter In Style Saturday Dec. 4, 2010
The Under Armour 3rd Rail Jam Tour is a national ski and snowboard jam that mixes an exciting blend of urban hip hop culture that includes music, fashion and art with winter sports touching down in several resorts through out the country. Through out each...
More The Under Armour 3rd Rail Jam Adds Three New Stops To Its Snow Meets Hip-Hop Nationwide Tour
The Under Armour 3rd Rail Jam Adds Three New Stops To Its Snow Meets Hip-Hop Nationwide Tour
Airing Monday, November 22 at 9:30 pm Eastern Time (6:30 pm Pacific Time) and telecast four additional times, today’s show brings heavyweights of snow, surf and comedy to the panel.
More Pro Snowboarder Todd Richards on “The Daily Habit” Monday, November 22, 2010
Pro Snowboarder Todd Richards on “The Daily Habit” Monday, November 22, 2010

Mammoth Mountain: 7 ft of Fresh at the Summit!

By: Mammoth Mountain | Monday November 22, 2010
No need to search far and wide for deep snow - a white heaven arrived in Mammoth this weekend and blessed the mountain with a storm total of almost 4 FEET at Main Lodge and 7 FEET of snow near the top! Another 11\"-18\" dropped...
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Mammoth Mountain Snow Report: Monday, Nov. 22nd 2010
Frank Bourgeois cut his way through the ranks of competitors at the 2nd Annual Salomon Backyard Bang Denver at The Art Institute of Colorado, landing first place and $1500 for overall consistency, smooth style and a bounty of landed tricks.

First place for women...
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Frank Bourgeois and Courtney Cox Take The Cash At The Backyard Bang Denver
Squaw Valley USA is slated to open for skiing and riding on Saturday, November 20 with fresh snow from a potentially historic storm system on the horizon. The storm, predicted to deliver up to 6 feet to the Sierras, has everyone excited for La Niña’s...
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Squaw Valley USA to Open for Skiing Saturday, November 20 with Fresh Snow from Major Storm System
Mountain Sports International, Inc. and The North Face announce the 2011 competition stops for The North Face Masters of Snowboarding presented by PrimaLoft kicking off January 20-22 in Snowbird, UT; February 6-8 in Crystal Mountain, WA; and March 3-5 in Kirkwood, CA. The fourth...
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4th Annual The North Face Masters of Snowboarding 2011 Tour Announced
DC is kicking off the Winter 2011 season with the much-anticipated DC Ride Along Tour TWO. The tour begins this Saturday, November 13th when the DC Snow team hits Timberline Mountain in Portland, OR for the first stop. Stay tuned to DC’s Facebook page More DC KICKS OFF THE WINTER 2011 SEASON WITH THE RIDE ALONG TOUR TWO
DC KICKS OFF THE WINTER 2011 SEASON WITH THE RIDE ALONG TOUR TWO

Squaw Valley USA Hosts the Thanksjibbin' Rail Jam on Saturday, November 27

By: Amelia Richmond | Saturday November 06, 2010
Squaw Valley USA is giving skiers and snowboarders something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 27, Thanksgiving may be over but the spirit of the holiday is alive and well at the Thanksjibbin’ rail jam. Be thankful, a base mountain location...
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Squaw Valley USA Hosts the Thanksjibbin' Rail Jam on Saturday, November 27

ROME SDS—100 DAY TRACKER IPHONE APP – FREE ON ITUNES

By: Ron Faverty | Thursday November 04, 2010
The Rome SDS announces that the 100 Day Tracker is now available for FREE in the iTunes store! GET IT HERE!
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ROME SDS—100 DAY TRACKER IPHONE APP – FREE ON ITUNES

Mammoth Mountain Opening Weekend Featuring The Sound AT Canyon Lodge

By: Snowboarding Editor | Monday November 01, 2010
Mammoth Mountain, CA – Swedish New Wave band The Sounds will be performing at Canyon Lodge on Saturday, November 13, 2010. The Sounds, who recently released their third studio album “Crossing the Rubicon”, are well known for their energetic and exciting live shows.
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Mammoth Mountain Opening Weekend Featuring The Sound AT Canyon Lodge
After the alpine snowboarders kicked off the 2011 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup season with an indoor parallel slalom at SnowWorld Landgraaf, Holland, it’s now time for a week full of freestyle snowboarding. On October 30th, 2010, London will host a big air comp for...
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Freestyle snowboarders open their season with two World Cups within one week / First big air in London / First halfpipe contest in Saas-Fee

Planet Earth Clothing takes a look at the Greasebus

By: Ryan McBride | Tuesday October 26, 2010
In the latest “Perspectives” video series, Planet Earth Clothing takes a look at the Greasebus, a vegetable oil fueled bus that gives skiers and snowboarders an environmentally friendly lift to their local mountain. A roundtrip ride only costs $10 with the only bi-product being a...
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Planet Earth Perspectives - Greasebus
This Friday, from 4-6 pm Eastern, you’ll be able to ask the Rome SDS team whatever you’d like, and they’ll get back to you live on video.

The team is in town visiting the Rome office, so we thought we’d set up...
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ROME SDS ASK THE RIDER – LIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW – EIKI, BJORN, WILL, LAZZ, MFR, LNP, PAXSON, LUCAS

Short GNU History and a Gnew GNU Site Launch

By: Mervin.com | Tuesday October 12, 2010
Gnu was founded in the early 80’s by Mike Olson who has been building snowboards since 1977. Mike pioneered deep carving sidecuts and too many other neato things.
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Short GNU History and a Gnew GNU Site Launch

Snowboarder Travis Parker Investigates Southwest Water Shortage

By: John Stouffer | Monday October 11, 2010
Airing Tuesday, October 12 at 9:00pm Eastern Time (6:00pm Pacific Time), FUEL TV will showcase “Environmentally Challenged: Desert Water”.

Snowboarder Travis Parker sets out to investigate the water shortage of the Southwest. He starts with a snowboarding session in the Rocky Mountains and meets...
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Environmentally Challenged: Desert Water - World Television Premiere on Fuel TV

Rome Snowboards Presents Ticket To Tailgate Alaska

By: Ron Faverty | Friday October 08, 2010
Rome SDS is proud to announce Ticket To Alaska, your chance to win the trip of a lifetime to snowboarding’s ultimate venue: the Chugach Mountains in Alaska. If you have ever watched an Absinthe or Standard movie, you have seen it: big, above-treeline ramps with...
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Rome SDS Presents Ticket To Tailgate Alaska
Squaw Valley USA] October 8, 2010 – Next week, hundreds of snow scientists, avalanche practitioners and engineers from around the world will gather at the Resort at Squaw Creek for the 19th International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW). Taking place October 17 through October 22,...
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International Snow Science Experts Convene at Squaw Valley USA

How to get to Jackson Hole this winter?

By: Zahan Billimoria | Friday October 08, 2010
With September bringing more than a few inches of snow to the Tetons, it is high time to start answering the most important question of the fall: How to get to Jackson Hole this winter? The answer is simple: It’s the 4th Flies Free deal....
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Jackson Hole Announces 4th Flies Free
Bonfire Snowboarding Outerwear and Salomon Snowboards have teamed up with CCS to offer two limited edition t-shirtsthis October with 100% of the profits donated to Boarding for Breast Cancer. http://www.b4bc.org
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Bonfire & Salomon Snowboards Team Up With CCS to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Salty Sam Driver and the Story of the Artifact Jerk Moves

By: Ron Faverty | Monday October 04, 2010
Sam Driver, aside from being The Man, has been a part of the Rome SDS family for quite a long time. Born and raised in the Portland Oregon area, Driver’s a rippin’ snowboarder and one of the best dudes you’ll ever get a chance...
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Salty Sam Driver and the Story of the Artifact Jerk Moves
Wrightwood, CA - October 4, 2010: Mountain High has long been a hub for freestyle snowboarding and skiing. Now, with winter just a calendar-flip away, the Southern California resort is set to launch its newest and longest terrain park ever. This time...
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Mountain High Launches New Top to Bottom Terrain Park at the East Resort
Airing Sunday, October 3, at 10:00pm Eastern Time (7:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, Pro Snowboarder Chas Guldemond stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.” Coming off a long winter, pro snowboarder Chas Guldemond hits the road and...
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Chas Guldemond Launches World Title Bid In FUEL TV’s “Firsthand”

Rome SDS—College Poster Giveaway

By: Rome Snowboards | Friday September 17, 2010
Fall’s here and college is back in session. It’s time once again for great parties, $200 books you’ll rarely open, and sleepless nights spent on WebMD.com because it feels like you’re peeing Tabasco sauce.
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Rome SDS—College Poster Giveaway

Kyle Phillips Named VP of Sales for Mervin Mfg

By: Mervin Mfg. | Wednesday September 08, 2010
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 08:17 AM PDT Seattle, WA – Snowboard industry vet and former pro snowboarder, Kyle Phillips is suiting up for his new role as Mervin Manufacturing’s Vice President of Sales. Kyle will oversee sales for all Mervin brands and categories including Lib-Tech, Gnu...
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Kyle Phillips Named VP of Sales for Mervin Mfg
$20,000 cash purse up for grabs in pro invitational rail jam plus autograph signings, giveaways, movie premiers and your last chance to purchase season passes at the lowest price of the year
More Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails coming up Sept. 18 at Bear Mountain
Hot Dawgs & Hand Rails coming up Sept. 18 at Bear Mountain

ROME SDS—2nd ANNUAL IMA BETTA JIBBA: COLLEGE BACKYARD JIB CONTEST

By: Ron Faverty | Tuesday September 07, 2010
September 7th 2010: College is a time for learning… new tricks with your friends.

For the second year, Rome SDS is looking for crews of college students who forgo high grades for High Lifes in the backyard while building jibs with their friends. ...
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ROME SDS—2nd ANNUAL IMA BETTA JIBBA: COLLEGE BACKYARD JIB CONTEST

BONFIRE SNOWBOARDING LAUNCHES NEW 2010-2011 WEB SITE

By: Rian Rhoe | Wednesday September 01, 2010
PORTLAND, OR. (Sept. 1, 2010) – Bonfire Snowboarding launched its new video and photo driven website this morning. Bonfiresnowboarding.com features extensive video, team driven content, a reformatted blog and easy to navigate product photos and information.
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BONFIRE SNOWBOARDING LAUNCHES NEW 2010-2011 WEB SITE

Winter Games NZ confirmed for 2011

By: Victoria Murray-Orr | Tuesday August 31, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 31, 2010) – Winter Games NZ chairman, Sir Eion Edgar, today announced 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games is confirmed for 13-28 August 2011 following signoff from all key central and local government partners.

Expanding on the successful inaugural...
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Winter Games NZ confirmed for 2011
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 31, 2010)Enni Rukajarvi and Petja Piiroinen (19), both of Finland took out the women’s and men’s Junior World Champion titles in today’s snowboard big air at Cardrona at the final day of the 2010 FIS Snowboard & Freestyle...
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Finland triumphs as big air brings 2010 FIS Junior World Championships to a close

RED BULL SNOWBOARDING PERFORMANCE CAMP SUMMARY

By: MPORA | Wednesday August 25, 2010
Progression was the aim of the game, and that is exactly what took place! During week one, the professional Red Bull Athletes took it from the bag jump to the step-up, systematically ticking off new tricks theyd learned in the first few days of the...
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RED BULL SNOWBOARDING PERFORMANCE CAMP SUMMARY

FIS Snowboard Junior World Championship Results

By: Victoria Murray-Orr | Tuesday August 24, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 25, 2010)Cilka Sadar (18) of Slovenia and Taku Hiraoka (14) of Japan were today crowned Junior Snowboard Halfpipe World Champions in an exciting day of competition at Cardrona that also saw New Zealand earn its first medal of...
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FIS Snowboard Junior World Championship Results
  • The 2010-2011 Rome website is up and running. Check out the all the new gear.
  • Lucas Debari: Live Twitter Interview - Rome SDS, Ask the Rider
  • This Friday Absinthe’s Nowhere will be premiering in Quebec City, QC and Park City, UT

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2011 Website LIVE! - Lucas Debari Twitter Interview - Absinthe Premiere Nowhere

Mammoth Mountain 2010/’11 Season Update

By: Natasha Bourlin | Tuesday August 24, 2010

Mammoth Moutain Highlights

  • 3,500 skiable acres; average of 400” (493” during ‘09/’10 season, which ran through July 5) & 300 sunny days a year
  • Unbound Terrain Park
  • Consistently one of the longest
  • seasons in the U.S.
  • Base Village
  • Slopeside lodging, many options to choose from
  • Many dining options to suit any...
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Mammoth Mountain 2010/’11 Season Update

Mammoth Mountain Resort: $39 Flights and $39 Rooms

By: Natasha Bourlin | Monday August 23, 2010
LAX to Mammoth Yosemite Airport from $39 each way*
Lodging deals at Mammoth Mountain starting at only $39 per person, per night **
Easy access to Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite Regions for summer travelers
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Mammoth Mountain Resort: $39 Flights and $39 Rooms

Snowboard halfpipe qualifiers set scene for world-class finals

By: Victoria Murray-Orr | Monday August 23, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 24, 2010) – Over 80 young snowboarders today took on the massive 22ft halfpipe at Cardrona in a bid to earn a prized spot in tomorrow’s semi finals and an opportunity to ride for the 2010 Junior World Championship title.More Snowboard halfpipe qualifiers set scene for world-class finals
Snowboard halfpipe qualifiers set scene for world-class finals
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 22, 2010) – A technical snowboard cross course of significant magnitude greeted 66 of the world’s elite junior riders today in day two of the FIS Snowboard & Freestyle Junior World Championships.
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Junior World Championships Snowboard Cross

Inaugural FIS Junior World Championships open in Wanaka, New Zealand

By: Victoria Murray-Orr | Friday August 20, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 20, 2010) - Well-wishers lined the streets of central Wanaka this afternoon to welcome participants in the inaugural FIS Snowboard & Freestyle Junior World Championships.

Over 300 athletes aged between 13 and 20, from 26 nations paraded through the...
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FIS Junior World Championships open in Wanaka, New Zealand
Wrightwood, CA – August 16, 2010: Mountain High kicks off its 2010/11 Season Pass sale with a huge festival at Podium Distribution’s headquarters in Torrance, August 28th. The “Bring Your Board” event is open to everyone from 3pm to 8pm and highlights include...
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MOUNTAIN HIGH ANNOUNCES THE “BRING YOUR BOARD” SEASON PASS PARTY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH

ROME SDS—LOCALS ONLY – MIKE TOOHEY – STOWE, VT

By: Ron Faverty | Thursday August 12, 2010
Stowe is about 20 minutes from the Rome office here in Waterbury Vermont, so it’s no surprise that most employees here claim it now as their “home mountain”. When we picked someone who fit the bill for “Locals Only”, although there are a ton...
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ROME SDS—LOCALS ONLY – MIKE TOOHEY – STOWE, VT

Southern Hemisphere Leg of The Season Around The Corner

By: Snowboarding Editor | Monday August 09, 2010
Winter is in full swing down in the Southern Hemisphere and riders from around the globe are making the journey to Lake Wanaka, New Zealand for the 2010 Burton New Zealand Open. A 5Star event on the Swatch TTR World Tour, the New Zealand...
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SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE LEG OF THE SEASON AROUND THE CORNER

Red Bull’s New Zealand Snowboarding Performance Camp Videos.

By: Snowboarding Editor | Thursday August 05, 2010
Day 1 and 2 edits of Red Bull’s Snowboard Performance Camp in New Zealand. Featuring Jamie Nicholls, Pat Moore, Wojtek Pawlusiak, Seb Toots and a couple more.
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Red Bull’s New Zealand Snowboard Performance Camp Videos.

Final two spots for World Heli Challenge up for grabs at Treble Cone

By: Nicole Fairweather | Sunday July 25, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 25, 2010) – The final two spots for the World Heli Challenge will be competed for in the Big Air Qualifier at Treble Cone on Wednesday 28th July.
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World Heli Challenge Treble Cone New Zealand

VENTURE OFFERS LIMITED EDITION POW BOARDS

By: Lisa Branner | Friday July 23, 2010
Silverton, CO - July 23, 2010 - Venture Snowboards is teaming up with Protect Our Winters to offer a special limited edition snowboard for winter 2010/2011.

To increase awareness of environmental issues and the global warming crisis, last winter Venture partnered with the nonprofit...
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VENTURE OFFERS LIMITED EDITION POW BOARDS

Ride Snowboard - Hybrid ProRize Rocker

By: Ride Snowboards | Friday July 23, 2010
Ride Snowboard - Hybrid ProRize Rocker Offering primo response, pop and landing stability, this unique... Offering primo response, pop and landing stability, this unique twin shape provides the best of both the rocker and camber worlds. Hybrid ProRize™ combines the surfy feel of rocker with the hard...
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Ride Snowboard - Hybrid ProRize Rocker
Here is what Mr Rice had to say.

In 2008 Rice co-produced with filmmaker Curt Morgan one of the biggest budget blockbuster snowboard films of its time \"That’s It That’s All\"

NZ not only featured in the opening section but also hosted the...
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Travis Rice Interview

Top field in place for Junior World Championships

By: Victoria Murray-Orr | Tuesday July 13, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 14, 2010) - With just over a month to go until the FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Championships kick off in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, over 200 of the world’s best elite junior athletes from the national teams of...
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Top field in place for Junior World Championships

Campus Rail Jam Tour Caesars Palace Recap

By: Keenan Jones Galvanic Design | Monday July 12, 2010
(Las Vegas - July 4th 2010) Photos by: Drew Diehl Imagine doing a back flip. Now imagine doing a back flip in 105-degree weather. Now imagine doing a back flip in 105-degree weather in the heart of Las Vegas. It...
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Campus Rail Jam Tour Caesars Palace Recap
MT.HOOD, OR (JULY 11, 2010) --- The 13th Annual Bonfire Pipe to Pipe returned to its roots this past weekend, with a 15 foot half pipe, full of creative jibs set up by the Windell’s dig crew. HCSC Digger Brandon Hobush manhandled the course, earning first place.
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BONFIRE PIPE TO PIPE BRINGS BACK THE PIPE AND INTRODUCES THE CONCRETE JUNGLE

Product talk with Mervin’s Pete Saari

By: Snowboarding Editor | Wednesday July 07, 2010
ESPN Action Sports video maverick Drew Pattison caught up with Pete Saari from Mervin Manufacturing in NYC to talk environmentally-sound board-making, Travis Rice and Mike Parillo’s collab for the upcoming season and … skis? What the?
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Pete Saari Product Talk:  Green Snowboard Manufacturing
San Clemente, California - Summer 2010 This is it. Electric has recreated its entire app for the version 3.0. upgrade providing a much improved user experience. We added a vast amount of enhancements and content we are confident you will find useful and enjoy.
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ELECTRIC VISUAL ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE ELECTRIC IPHONE APP VERSION 3.0

Top Boarders take on Big Mountain at Treble Cone

By: Snowboarding Editor | Friday July 02, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 2, 2010) - All eyes will be trained on Treble Cone’s Saddle Basin on Saturday 24 July when the country’s top freeride skiers and boarders take on some of Treble Cone’s most challenging in-bounds terrain in the Summit Saddle Freeride...
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Top Boarders take on Big Mountain at Treble Cone

NZ Snowboarder Banked Slalom takes on New Zealand’s ultimate terrain

By: Snowboarding Editor | Friday July 02, 2010
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 2, 2010) - Before there was gravity-x there was banked slalom and Treble Cone is the New Zealand home of this fast paced and action packed event. Returning once more on Friday 23 July, the NZ Snowboarder Banked Slalom promises...
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NZ Snowboarder Banked Slalom takes on New Zealand’s ultimate terrain
Airing Monday, July 5, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time) and telecast several additional times, FUEL TV will showcase the exciting “Red Bull Big in Japan.”
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Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White and All-Star Cast Dominate in “Red Bull Big in Japan”

Forum Snowboards Contract Series

By: Jason Hennessey | Monday June 28, 2010
You’ve seen the team riding these boards in the F*** It teaser so we wanted to give you a lo-down on what they’re about. The Contract is part of a new Urban line of boards we’re bringing in \'11. Developed on the team’s specific street-riding...
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Forum Snowboards Contract Series

Mammoth Daily Snow Report for Thursday May 13

By: Snowboarding Editor | Thursday May 13, 2010
Snow Report for Thursday May 13
Spring skiing and boarding season is in full swing here at Mammoth. With 8-12 feet of snow and incredible snow conditions off the top, Mammoth will remain open for skiing and riding through July 4th! Skip the drive and...
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Mammoth Mountain Daily Snow Report for Thursday May 13
If you attended the seventh stop of the Campus Rail Jam Tour at the University of Nevada, congratulations, you are hardcore. Anyone who is down to shred in 70 mph winds, sleet, and then a heat wave is A-OK in our book....
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Campus Rail Jam Tour mobilized by Cricket and Ford – UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RECAP!

Campus Rail Jam Tour mobilized by Cricket and Ford – GONZAGA RECAP!

By: Snowboarding Events | Tuesday April 20, 2010
To a bus full of college-bred shredheads, the city of Compton doesn’t sound like a pleasant place to hold an inner-city rail jam. Sure, we all enjoy a little Eazy E or N.W.A. every now and again, but let’s face it, a shred-mob wearing...
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Campus Rail Jam Tour mobilized by Cricket and Ford – GONZAGA RECAP!
After 17 stops on the PB&RJ North American tour including recent stops at Keystone Resort and Stratton Mountain, the five top winners of each qualifier will battle it out in the finals for a chance to win part of the $30,000 prize purse and to...
More The Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam Championships return to Mammoth!
The Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam Championships return to Mammoth!
Mammoth Mountain, CA – Widely regarded in the snowboard industry as THE springtime event, the ninth annual West Coast Invitational (WCI) will return to Mammoth Mountain April 30 to May 1, 2010. WCI provides a perfect mix of jam format competitions, great parties and a...
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West Coast Invitational Returns to Mammoth Featuring the Inaugural Eddie Wall Ride Invitational April 30-May 1, 2010

Marc McMorris dominates the 2010 RIDE Shakedown

By: Snowboarding.com | Saturday April 03, 2010
Marc McMorris and Megan Ginter took top honours at the 2010 RIDE Shakedown on Saturday at Mont Saint-Sauveur. McMorris a native of Regina, Saskatchewan and only 16 years old, will go home with the $12,000 purse. Sébastien Toutant (L’Assomption, Quebec), champion of the 2009 RIDE...
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RIDE Shakedown (Canada) -  Marc McMorris and Megan Ginter dominate at the 2010 RIDE Shakedown

Roxy Team Rider Enni Rukajärvi becomes 2009/2010 World Snowboard Champion

By: Snowboarding Events | Tuesday March 30, 2010
Roxy Chicken Jam (RCJ) is the final and 6Star event of the Ticket-To-Ride (TTR) World Tour season for women. The 2009/2010 Swatch TTR Tour World Snowboard Champion was crowned today at the RCJ following results from the contest at Mammoth Mountain, CA. ...
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ROXY CHICKEN JAM CROWNS 2009/2010 WORLD SNOWBOARD CHAMPION AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA
EVENT TIMELINE:
Wed, March 24 - Registration & Practice
Thur, March 25 - Superpipe & Slopestyle Qualifiers:
Fri, March 26 - Superpipe & Slopestyle Main Rounds; Quiksilver Cluck-Off Big Air Invitational
Sat, March 27 - Superpipe & Slopestyle Finals; Mascot Superpipe...
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6th Annual ROXY CHICKEN JAM 2010
Helene Olafsen (NOR) and Pierre Vaultier (FRA) have won the last snowboard cross race of the 2010 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup. In La Molina, Spain, the reigning World Champion successfully competed against Simona Meiler (SUI), Olympic Champion Maelle Ricker (CAN) and Alexandra Jekova (BUL)...
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LG Snowboard FIS World Cup - Results SBX

JOHAN OLOFSSON JOINS VENTURE SNOWBOARDS

By: Snowboarding Editor | Tuesday March 16, 2010
Silverton, CO - March 16, 2010 - Big mountain legend Johan Olofsson has joined Venture Snowboards as a product tester, and will be contributing to product design and development for the freeride and backcountry focused manufacturer.


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JOHAN OLOFSSON JOINS VENTURE SNOWBOARDS

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