Snowboard action at its best / Radical Freestyle Snowmobile Riders / December 1st, 2007 Olympic Stadium Munich / Ticket sales have started   Continue Reading »

Burton Snowboards made a splash in the Great Lakes region this week with the grand opening of their Burton Flagship Store in Chicago. The choice to strengthen Burton’s presence in Chicago was a natural one as demand for the brand in the territory has continued to increase over the last several years. The new store welcomes Chicago to the growing presence of flagship stores already in NYC, Burlington, Innsbruck and Tokyo. Burton pro riders Jeremy Jones, Keir Dillon, Mason Aguirre, Hannah Teter, Elena Hight and Molly Aguirre came into town to check out the new store along with Jake Burton.   Continue Reading »

Our reviewers have been locked in a room to watch this seasons snowboard movies, and new video reviews will be going up daily starting now.
Expect reviews of Sandbox’s “Time Well Wasted,” Mack Dawg Productions’ “Picture This” and “We’re People Too,” Think Thank’s “thanks brain!,” Neu Media’s “Float,” and many, many others.

BOOTH CREEK SKI HOLDINGS, INC. TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF LOON MOUNTAIN AND THE SUMMIT-AT-SNOQUALMIE SKI RESORTS TO BOYNE USA RESORTS   Continue Reading »

Potential Expansion, Family-Friendly Slow Zones, Eco-Friendly Initiatives Top The List

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE , Calif. – Winter 07/08 –Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is bringing the authentic, down-home vibe back to skiing and snowboarding this winter by focusing on the overall guest experience through programs that have families, expert skiers and riders and BBQ lovers in mind. It’s time to remember why we love winter so much.   Continue Reading »

Snow Already Hitting the Canadian Rockies

Calgary, AB – September 19, 2007 – With just 51 days to go until the start of the 2007/08 ski season at Lake Louise Mountain Resort, snow is expected to once again reach the Canadian Rockies this week. With over 6 metres (20 feet) of snow in 2006/07, enthusiasm is running high as Lake Louise Mountain Resort embarks on a new season.   Continue Reading »

Head-to-head “Throw-Down” Rail Jam competition: skiers vs. skiers and boarders vs. boarders, prizes and $500 cash for the winner and a “best trick” award given at the event.   Continue Reading »

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – September 19th, 2007 – Oakley is proud to announce that 2007 Champion of The Oakley Arctic Challenge, Kevin Pearce has joined our Global Eyewear Snowboard Team.   Continue Reading »

Burlington, VT (September 18, 2007) — Burton riders Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter, Natasza Zurek, Gigi Rüf, Danny Davis, Nicolas Müller, Trevor Andrew, Chris Rotax and Yale Cousino will be in the Burton’s hometown, Burlington, VT on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 to sign autographs, meet local riders and premiere the new Burton promo video “Thanks in Advance”.   Continue Reading »

VANCOUVER, Sept. 18 - Intrawest today unveiled details for its early season “Destination: Snow” vacation package deals for the 2007-2008 winter season. Now through November 15, travelers will save up to 44 percent with the season’s best prices and best selection at four of Canada’s most popular winter resorts - Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, Panorama Mountain Village and Whistler Blackcomb.   Continue Reading »