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Google+ now available to everyone (that means you)
18 months ago
Google updated Google+ (Google Plus) today and part of that update included moving from “field test” to “beta,” opening the door for anyone to join the emerging social network.
I received a pretty early invite to G+, and have been playing with it since pretty early in the test. Google Plus is an interesting blend of the existing social media sites, more robust and, in my opinion, far more useful than Twitter, while allowing for a blend of personal and public sharing that up until recently Facebook hasn’t allowed.
You may have noticed the G+ share button that started showing up on our pages a few weeks ago, and we’ll definitely be using the new service as much as possible heading into winter 2011/12. We’re evaluating their emerging tools like Hangouts and Huddles/Messenger, and hope to have some cool content and possibly contests using the service this winter.
Keep reading after the break for a quick look G+ video and links to join and follow us there.
Laura Lynn Murphey joins the Bonfire development crew
08 months ago
by Chris
in Industry News
Laura Lynn Murphey has joined Bonfire’s development crew. Laura brings a decade of experience with companies like Transworld Snowboarding Business, Atomic Snowboards, 686, Sole Tech/Etnies/Etnies Girl, Volcom, and Fox Racing to her new role at Bonfire.
“I’m excited to be at Bonfire. It’s such a great crew, a smaller office where design and development work closely together and people are passionate about making quality snowboarding products,” says Laura Lynn Murphey.
In addition to her new job with Bonfire, Laura DJs a pretty mean set. You can check out http://www.facebook.com/heatesca and http://www.heartandheat.com to give her a listen.
State of the Industry video release from SIA
08 months ago
by Chris
in Industry News
Record snowfalls likely helped lead to record snow sports sales in the 2010/11 season, and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) committed its research team to digging deeper into the data and build a bigger picture of where our industry stands. In their new “State of the Industry” video, SIA has created a “lessons learned” that provides helpful insights into consumer spending habits, demographics, and emerging product categories.
The video is a little cheesy, but well worth a watch if you’re at all interested in the numbers behind our sport. You can watch it and read the press release after the break.
Snowboard SIA State of the Industry from SnowSports Industries America on Vimeo.
Burton “Standing Sideways” premiere goes all out in Denver
08 months ago
Burton brought the party to Denver’s Ogden Theatre on Thursday night for the global premiere of Standing Sideways. The house was packed with Burton pros and snowboarders from all over Colorado.
The world tour begins now, with riders touring through Europe before bringing the movie stateside in early October.
If you missed the premiere you can still join the party and grab Standing Sideways on iTunes for $5.99: Burton Snowboards: Standing Sideways
Read the full press release after the break
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Win a Lifetime Epic Pass
08 months ago
Feeling lucky? Want a lifetime Epic Pass to Vail Resorts? This might be your chance. Anyone who purchases an Epic Pass prior to Sept. 25 is in the running for a lifetime Epic Pass.
With the early season price of $649 for adults, the Epic Pass is already a pretty smoking deal (Vail likes to make note of the pass being equal to paying $0.03 per accessible acre), but this offer sweetens the pot a bit more.
Better hurry, the offer is only good for another 9 days. To purchase your pass and enter to win visit www.epicpass.com
Check the full press release for more details.
Art of Flight Web Game Helps You Kill Time While Waiting For Snow
08 months ago
Red Bull Media and The Art of FLIGHT released a web game on ArtofFLIGHTmovie.com today, helping you whittle away the hours while you wait for the season to start. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss!
It’s no Angry Birds, but the game is a surprisingly fun time waster. Two levels are available now, a bluebird day in the Alps and a night session under the Aurora (Northern Lights) in Alaska. Controls are simple and use the arrow keys, and there’s already some competitive scores being posted in the leaderboards.
More photos and the full press release after the break.
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Off-Snow Training: Trampolines
01 year ago
One of our most commonly asked questions is “How do I prepare for a snowboard or ski vacation?” While there is no easy answer, there are a number of ways you can prepare your body and mind for a trip to the mountains. Off-snow training regiments can benefit riders in many ways, including conditioning, balance, and freestyle advancement. Snowboarding uses a diverse set of muscles; creating a work-out plan to keep them all in shape is no easy feat, considering that many of our guests ride no more than 20 days per year. I encourage my clients to train core snowboard muscles throughout the year, reducing the dreaded “day 3 burnout” and making their on-snow experience more enjoyable. There are many ways to keep your body in “snowboard shape” and your mind prepared for the next jump, the important thing is that you find one that works for you. (more…)
August 2010
21 year ago
by Chris
in From the Editor
Hard to believe it’s that time of year again. The crisp smell of cold air in the morning that tells you snow is coming soon, the teaser trailers for snowboard videos (we’ll start our 2011 snowboard video coverage soon), and the inevitable deluge of product in your local shops.
What are you looking forward to this year? Is it a new trick, a trip to a new resort, some new gear, or just riding with your friends? Whatever you’re jonesing for, you won’t have to wait much longer!
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