The third annual “Louie Vito Rail Jam” was once again held at Louie’s old stomping grounds, Mad River Mountain, on Saturday, December 29th. Admittedly, having a contest not only super early for these Midwest slopes but during a Holiday weekend could have been a disaster. Instead it turned out to be the best one to date! With nonperishables in hand, over 165 competitors ranging from age eight to the mid fifties showed up to challenge the three sets of rails that lie under the newly installed outdoor bright lighting. Louie wanted an event where everyone had an opportunity to participate. With no monetary entry fee and a HUGE number of curious onlookers this year’s Rail Jam again surpassed all expectations. The event lasted until late in the evening allowing each rider to get at least two runs and as some groms shrieked, “The best time of their life!” Continue reading…

2008 Snowboard Freeride Tour is rockin’ and rollin’ this year with stops at Crystal Mountain, WA and Snowmass, CO. Visit the tour web page at www.snowboardfreeridetour.com for registration and info. This years big mountain competition tour will be open registration to men and women of all ages. In past years there have been some seriously sick lines and some massive airs thrown down during the comp and this year should be the best yet! Here are some Freeride pics from past events and tour riders to wet your pallet.” Continue reading…

Lake Forest, Calif. – Check Out The Boots The Park Crew Is Rocking Next Time You Are Shredding Brighton – They Can’t Be Found Anywhere Else! Thirtytwo Recently Collaborated With Brighton To Create An Exclusive Park Staff-only Colorway Of The Lashed Boot. Known For Its Amazing Powder, Brighton Boasts More Than 500 Inches Of Snow Each Winter On Its 1,050 Rideable Acres, Which Feature Four Parks And A Pipe. Continue reading…

Compete In The A51 Video Rail Jam For A Chance For Glory And To Win One Of Four Westinghouse 42″ Flat-screen Tvs (we’re Giving One Each To The Best Female Boarder And Skier, Best Male Boarder And Skier). Continue reading…

Davos, Switzerland: This Is What Professional Snowboarding Is All About. Massive Tricks. Even Bigger Air. And Pro Snowboarders Landing The Unlandable. Andy Finch (usa) Finished 6th Overall In The Quarterpipe, But After Taking The Title At Yesterday’s Halfpipe Session, Andy Has Moved Into The Swatch Ttr World No. 1 Position, Just Twenty Points Ahead Of Now World No. 2 Torstein Horgmo (nor). Kim Rune Hansen (nor) Stood Atop The Quarterpipe Podium, While Risto Mattila (fin) Grabbed Hold Of The Number 2 Spot Pushing Him Into World No. 6. Peetu Piiroinen (fin), Who Was Expected To Do Very Well, Rounded Out The Podium With A Third Place Finish In The Quarterpipe. Continue reading…

Whitefish, Mont. — Whitefish Mountain Resort Opened The 450-foot-long Superpipe In Its Fishbowl Terrain Park On Saturday, January 5, Making It The First Resort In Montana To Offer Such A Feature This Season. Continue reading…

Tamarack, Idaho – (january 7, 2008) – Mother Nature Got Over Her Grinch Phase In Time For The Holidays And Dumped More Than Seven Feet Of Snow On Tamarack Resort In Idaho’s Payette River Mountains During The Month Of December. And The Snow Just Keeps Coming To Kick Off 2008! Continue reading…

Wrightwood, Ca - January 7, 2008: Mountain High Resort Has Received Two Feet Of New Snow Since Saturday Making This The Largest Winter Storm In The Past Three Years. Continue reading…

Burlington, Vt (january 7, 2008) — Burton Is Proud To Present The Burton Am Series, An All New U.s. Competition Series That Gives Amateur Riders Around The Country A Chance To Compete For Spots In The Us Open Snowboarding Championships At Stratton Mountain, Vt. On March 17th – 23rd, 2008. Continue reading…

Boreal Mountain Resort Has Regained Power, And Will Resume Operations Monday, January 7, 2007 Offering 4 Chairlifts (accelerator, Gunnar’s, Cedar Ridge, 49er), Plus Two Moving Carpets. Boreal Will Operate Daily From 9 A.m. – 9 P.m. Continue reading…