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The Art of Flight calls “Dropping Next”
05 months ago
The Art of Flight premiered last night in NYC at the Beacon Theatre, and the entire cast and crew was there to see it. It was also attended by all sorts of celebrities, and made headlines all over the place because of it. If you, like us, weren’t among the lucky 3,000 to see it on the red carpet, you can order the DVD and BluRay special edition on Amazon: Art of Flight DVD BD
We’ll have our hands on the video and post our impressions soon!
Monster Energy’s Sage Kostenburg Takes Bronze In Snowboard Big Air Winter X 15 Scoring His First Ever Winter X Games Medal
21 year ago
January 28, 2011 – Corona, CA – Congratulations to Monster Energy’s snowboard prodigy Sage Kostenburg on taking bronze in Snowboard Big Air Winter X 15 today in Aspen, Colorado.
After a disappointing and controversial elimination earlier today in Snowboard Slopestyle, Kostenburg stayed positive and channeled his uber-technical jump skills into placing third amongst the best Big Air snowboarders in the world.
It was fitting that Kostenburg’s double cork piece on ESPN’s Sports Science aired just moments before he stomped his perfectly executed cab double cork 1260 and back-side 1080 double cork for a combined score of 77. (more…)
SIA Snow Show Will Take Over Denver from January 28-31
02 years ago
MCLEAN, Va. (Jan. 25, 2010) – After being in Vegas for 37 years, this week SIA will head to a city that truly embraces snow sports. From January 28-31, the 2010 SIA Snow Show will take over downtown Denver and deliver the hottest snow sports trends, innovations, educational seminars, product presentations, personalities, events, concerts, meetings and parties. The sold-out Snow Show will feature over 3,100 exhibitors representing over 800 snow sports brands, including over 125 new exhibitors. After the Show, the industry will head up to the mountains for the first international On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest (February 1-2) at Winter Park Resort and Devil’s Thumb Ranch, where the industry will get together to demo the gear they’ve just seen at the Show and to ski, ride and slide together. Over 150 brands will be involved in this industry only, two-day event filled with demos, races parties and catching up with industry friends. (more…)
Governor Ritter And Mayor Hickenlooper To Cut Ribbon Opening Sia Snow Show In Denver
02 years ago
WHAT: Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and local convention and ski officials will cut the ribbon opening the first SIA Snow Show in Denver. (more…)
Denver to Host National Youth Summit Growing Movement to Get One Million Kids in Winter Sports by 2020
12 years ago
January 26, 2010 (DENVER, CO) —With an estimated 20,000 attendees packing the Convention Center in Denver for the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show at the end of the month, a movement has emerged to engage more youth in winter sports.
The SIA Snow Show itself highlights some of the latest trends and innovations in the winter sports industry while showcasing the importance of the $3 billion industry to the U.S. and Colorado’s economy. A number of Show attendees, representing manufacturers, retailers, resorts and nonprofits have joined forces with government agencies and politicians to promote the benefits of getting youth involved in winter sports activities. (more…)
Chaos Headwear, Guest of Icelantic Boards to top the Heads at Living Legends Concert
02 years ago
Steamboat Springs, CO- January 12th, 2009. Chaos Headwear will be making a custom made hat design for the Icelantic Board Company for the 2010 show and event season. This partnership will kick off with a crowd pleasing sampling of both the Icelantic branded headwear and Chaos headwear at the greatly anticipated Living Legends Concert During SIA 2010.
The concert, featuring hip-hop group, Living Legends, www.legendarymusic.net
TransWorld SNOWboarding Announces Nominees For The 11th Annual Riders’ Poll Awards
12 years ago
Winners To Be Announced On Friday, January 29, 2010 In Denver, Colorado
The biggest night in snowboarding is coming to Denver! The 11th Annual TransWorld SNOWboarding Riders’ Poll Awards will be held at The Fillmore Auditorium in Downtown Denver, Friday, January 29, 2010 during the SIA trade show. The Riders’ Poll Awards honors snowboarding’s top riders-the winners are determined by polling more than 125 professional snowboarders worldwide. In addition, thousands of TransWorld SNOWboarding readers cast their votes for the winner of the Men’s and Women’s Reader’s Poll Award. This year, TransWorld will also return to honoring the legends of snowboarding with the Legend Award-past winners include Craig Kelly, Terry Kidwell, and Damien Sanders. This year, the Legend Award goes to backcountry pioneer, pro rider, Alaska guide, Tahoe local, and all around good guy-Tom Burt.
For the first time in history, this event will be open to the public. Come celebrate with us as the world’s best snowboarders cheer on the nominees for the biggest honor in snowboarding. (more…)
Eero Goes Big At Seoul Snow Jam
02 years ago
Rodeo 900s and 1080 Corks Seal The Deal For Eero’s First Place Victory
More than 100,000 spectators turned out to see some of the world’s best snowboarders battle it out at the Hyundai Card Super Match in downtown Seoul, Korea last week. DVS’ Eero Ettala went huge and took home first in the big air competition (more…)