Bear Mountain CA, will be the place to be, on Dec. 8th, when it plays host to the Simon Says Rail Jam, the unveiling of Simon Chamberlain’s signature Bear Mountian rail, and the first ever NOMIS Snow Team Demo! Come out for the prizes, and games in the “Tent City,” brought to you by, Active, StepChild Snowboards, Vestal, Thirty Two, Drop, and Dragon.   Continue Reading »

Burton Snowboards and Friday Productions are pleased to announce the launch of their new TV co-production, Terje’s Season Pass, starring Terje Haakonsen along with Nicolas Müller, Shaun White, Mads Jonsson and Kevin Pearce. The six-part TV series will air this January on major TV networks worldwide, including the world’s leading action sports channel FUEL TV and Norway’s largest broadcaster NRK.   Continue Reading »

This is a list of our upcoming Demo Days. Come out and try any of the new 2007/2008 boards!   Continue Reading »

ENCINITAS, CA – Nixon, the premium accessories brand from Southern California, is set to release the 2007 LTD Collection this November with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Tony Hawk Foundation.   Continue Reading »

WHISTLER, BC, November 14, 2007 – An intense storm system that dropped over 80cms of snow on Whistler Blackcomb earlier this week has prompted mountain managers to open Whistler Mountain almost a week early. Blackcomb Mountain will open as on Saturday, November 17.   Continue Reading »

WINTER PARK, COLO., November 13, 2007 - Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, Winter Park Resort will open for its 69th season as the oldest continually operated ski resort in Colorado. In the coming months, guests will witness Winter Park Resort transform into a new modern resort with an investment of $8 million in on-mountain improvements including two intermediate trails and more than 100 acres of newly enhanced glades in addition to two new residential offerings of 194 units and a 287-parking space facility located minutes from the lifts. Construction is also near completion with the Panoramic Express, North America’s highest six-person, high-speed chairlift located at Mary Jane Mountain. The lift will speed guests up 12,060 feet to the top of the Parsenn Bowl.   Continue Reading »

WHISTLER, BC, November 12, 2007 – Mother Nature has dumped over 80 centimetres of snow on Whistler Blackcomb in the last 48 hours bringing the mountain’s snow base to 108 centimetres/43 inches. The Environment Canada Alpine Forecast is calling for a small reprieve from the intense weather tomorrow and Wednesday before storms pummel the mountains again on Thursday and Friday with 20-40 centimetres forecasted.   Continue Reading »

Vernon, NJ (November 12, 2007) – Snow has begun to fall at Mountain Creek, and opening day is just around the corner. Once again the resort is planning an exciting line up of events, with something for everyone including competitions as diverse as the Special Olympics Winter Games or the Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, opportunities to ride with the pros such as the Nitro Team Tour, industry showcases like the Burton Super Demo, and more to attract riders and skiers of every age and ability level.   Continue Reading »

Lake Forest, CA – etnies and ThirtyTwo are proud to announce the first am to join their global snow teams: Tyler Flanagan. This 14 year-old Georgia-born goofy footer can often be found on his home mountain, Mammoth, blowing up the main park while bumping some hip-hop on his iPod.   Continue Reading »

West Dover, VT- The first chairlift ride was still an hour away when four snowboarders positioned themselves at the front of the Grand Summit Express lift line. By midday, hundreds of skiers and riders had come to Mount Snow for its earliest opening day in ten years.   Continue Reading »