Unique, fashion-forward designs create a new class and culture of apparel for men and women

(MARKHAM, ONTARIO - July 21, 2008) nobis (www.nobis.ca), a lifestyle headwear company dedicated to individuality and personal style, announces the launch of its 2008 fall collection of men’s and women’s headwear and accessories, hitting the market August 15. nobis, which is Latin for “us”, stays true to its mission of providing a new class and culture of headwear, as its fall line pushes boundaries with unique designs, uncommon textures and unseen style. Its collections offer a variety of distinctive accessories for all seasons and outings.   Continue Reading »

Throughout the winter 08/09 season we’ll be doing monthly giveaways of snowboard gear, and all you have to do to enter is write a few reviews.

We have copies of the latest snowboard videos, socks and underlayers from Hot Chillys, goggles, watches, bandanas, fleece-lined bandanas, hats, gloves, stickers, wax, and tons of other stuff. At some point this fall we’ll even be giving away a snowboard.

Here’s how to post a review on SBG:
Open your closet and find some snowboard gear you want to review. This can be just about anything, from boards, boots, and bindings, to outerwear, helmets, and goggles, or even electronics like cameras and music players. We also have a resort review section if you would rather review a resort.

1. First you’ll need to register an account on SBG:
Register Account
Make sure to use a valid email address to be notified if you win.

2. Once you’ve got yourself an SBG review account, go to:
www.snowboarderguide.com/reviews

3. Choose product or resort reviews.
Navigate through the categories, to the category that best describes the item you want to review.
If your item isn’t already listed, then click “Suggest New Product.” Fill out the details. If you have a picture of the item, go ahead and upload that too, but it isn’t required.

4. When you’re done, hit submit, it will now let you review your item.
Fill out the fields, write your review of the product, and hit submit. You’re done!

5. Reviews will then be moderated by our staff, so they won’t show up on the site right away. Feel free to submit more than one review.

Each review you write that is approved by out moderators gets you one entry into our monthly drawing. In addition, there is a prize for the reviewer with the most accepted reviews each month.

If you have any feedback, positive or negative, on the process. Please drop us a line at info@sbgmag.com or use the Contact Form.

Check here to see monthly winners

Park City, Utah (August 28, 2008) – Park City Mountain Resort’s season passes are now available for the 2008-09 winter season at early season prices. Discounted Park City Mountain Resort season passes are available through September 30, 2008. With over $10 million dollars in improvements, including a new high-speed quad from the base area and a completely renovated Mid-Mountain Lodge, the 2008-09 season brings exciting new reasons to purchase a pass at Park City Mountain Resort this winter.

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Falls Creek Resort, Australia – 25th August, 2008: The 4Star Oakley Stylewars did not only push snowboarding to another level but also had a major impact on the 08/09 Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour Rankings with tour veterans, young guns, and south-hemi up and comers all throwing down enormous maneuvers, staking their claims for the title early on. Chas Guldemond (USA), who recently lost the Tour Lead in New Zealand, took back the World No. 1 spot, followed closely by the two Kiwi rivals James Hamilton (NZE) in World No. 2 and Stef Zeestraten (NZE) in World No. 3.

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Ride your way to fame as a professional snowboarder!

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 20, 2008 – Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience from Destineer and developer Bongfish GmbH. Coming exclusively to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in November, Stoked features five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.   Continue Reading »

PortersTahoe.com is excited to announce the addition of Chas Guldemond to their snowboard team! Now calling Tahoe home, Chas has decided to ground himself in Truckee, Ca to continue pursuing his snowboarding career. There is no better place to call home base than in Tahoe known for its legendary terrain and bluebird powder days. Chas decided to affiliate himself with a long-standing retailer, Porters Sports who in the past couple years has made a strong presence online with PortersTahoe.com.   Continue Reading »

French Canadians Matts Kulisek and Charles Reid continue their dominance at Stylewars during day two of competition at Falls Creek Australia.

Strong winds, scattered clouds and a riders vote meant that today the Stylewars course was restricted to the bottom feature of the park – the gap jump. The jump had been re-shaped last night to give some more pop and allow the riders a little more hang time. The level of style and tricks definitely stepped up today at Stylewars with the help of the course fine-tuning from head park builders Rueben Cameron from Australia and Doug Mercer of Mammoth, California.   Continue Reading »

PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA (August 26, 2008) – Enhancing its commitment to the environment, 7EYE, a performance eyewear brand in motorcycle, optical, outdoor and snowsports categories, has partnered with the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) www.winterwildlands.org, a non-profit organization located in Boise, Idaho promoting the preservation of winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports experience on public lands. The partnership encourages consumers to sign-up and donate $150 to WWA via: www.winterwildlands.org/action/donation. In return, consumers are issued a coupon for a free pair of 7EYE’s SPF 100 (Seal Protection Factor) eyewear that blocks airborne irritants, wind and peripheral glare with Airlock, its new proprietary non-air-permeable eyecup design.   Continue Reading »

Englewood, Colo.– August 20, 2008 – Skiers and snowboarders can hit some of the nation’s finest slopes for less this winter with Destination Hotels & Resorts numerous early-season ski packages. Even the most discerning skiers will have no problem selecting a resort from Destination’s elite mountain collection, which boasts properties in such premiere winter locations as Aspen, Vail, Lake Tahoe and now Stowe, Vt.   Continue Reading »

MONTPELIER, Vt. - Deals aside, skiing and riding are a value for life. They are a lifestyle; physically challenging sports; family adventures; a common bond. They open the door to winter fun – bringing people of all ages together and satisfying the mildest of carvers to the heartiest of dare-devils. The common denominator is a universal feeling of joy – often revealed through a rosy-cheeked smile at about 4:00 p.m. slope-side.Don’t get Ski Vermont wrong, it’s nice to save a buck too, but it’s especially nice to be enamored – with life. Go in alone, or go with friends and family – all are welcome to enjoy the experiences of the mountain.   Continue Reading »