Lake Forest, CA – etnies and ThirtyTwo are psyched to announce the newest am rider, Ståle Sandbech, to join their global snow teams. Born in Rykkin, Norway, this 14-year-old has been etching his name in the industry for the last six years. Continue reading…

Signal Dealers & Shop Riders, it’s time!!! We’re excited to announce the second season of our hugely successful shop sponsorship program—The Signal Street Team. For the second year running, each Signal dealer will have the chance to sponsor one rider to compete for a spot on the Signal team! This is a friendly competition geared to bring excitement to your retail shop and share the passion, talent, and ingenuity found in your unique regional snowboarding scene. As well, this is a fun way for us to build community around our brand, scout new riders, and say “thanks” to all of you who support and believe in Signal. Continue reading…

(November 21, 2007 Eldora Mountain Resort) - Eldora Mountain Resort management decided today to delay the opening of the ski area one more day. Eldora will open for skiing and snowboarding this Friday, November 23rd 2007. Continue reading…

Beaver Creek, Colo., Nov. 20, 2007— Beaver Creek Resort announced today that it will move the resort’s 2007-2008 season opening day from Wednesday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Nov. 23. The National Weather Service is calling for a significant change in weather starting tonight with forecasts calling for both natural snowfall and temperatures in the low teens this week, ideal conditions for making snow. Continue reading…

Resort’s Ability to Cover 70 Percent of its Trails in Machine-Made Snow Gives Early-Season Certainty to Skiers and Riders Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev. – November 20, 2007 – Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that it began making snow last night – the Lake Tahoe snowsports season is just days away if temperatures continue to cooperate. The West Coast’s largest snowmaking system can cover 70 percent of Heavenly’s trails in machine made snow, giving the resort’s patrons confidence that they will be skiing and riding on the best snow surfaces in Tahoe on Heavenly’s opening day, scheduled for Friday, November 23. Continue reading…

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort will begin its 40th anniversary season Friday, November 23, the day after Thanksgiving. The ski area has a 14 inch base thanks to the storm which dropped 22 inches of snow Sunday and Monday, and snowmaking which has been running around the clock since the temperatures dropped below freezing Sunday. Continue reading…

Vernon, NJ (November 19, 2007) – With the second measurable snowfall in as many weeks, local skiers and snowboarders are anticipating an incredible winter season at Mountain Creek. The region has seen between 6-8” of natural snowfall to date, and the resort’s snow guns are ready to begin laying down a base as soon as temperatures permit in anticipation of opening day on December 8th. Continue reading…

Scott Wintersports’ Design-A-Goggle contest stirred the creative juices of hundreds of designers young and old. An overwhelming number of entries flooded the Scott office over the course of the contest. Continue reading…

BURLINGTON, VT (November 16, 2007) – Burton Snowboards today announced that it is launching a series of North American events and programs to encourage youth to live loud and give big. In conjunction with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers’ January release of Girl Overboard, a novel for young adults by award-winning author Justina Chen Headley, Burton is taking part in a book tour and spearheading a challenge grant – all backed by Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Teter, who supports numerous charitable causes. Continue reading…

Munich, 14th November 2007 – What are the ingredients for an unforgettable evening at Europe’s largest snowboard event? Six snowmobiles, the 16 world’s best snowboarders, not to forget the 355 tons of steel, 1,000 tons of artificial snow, about 30,000 spectators and 75,000 watts. Add a lot of ‘air’, plenty of ‘style’ – and the ten-course menu, awarded with six stars of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour, is ready to be served. Continue reading…