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U.S. Champion Alpine Snowboarders Launch America’s Snowboard Team
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
Professional snowboarders establish the country’s first, independent snowboard training organization with the aim to secure spots on Team USA and contend for medals at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games
(ASPEN, Colo., August 13, 2009) – In an unprecedented initiative, a newly-formed independent group of Champion alpine snowboarders announced today the launch of America’s Snowboard Team® (AST). AST is the first independent, professional snowboard team in the United States created by athletes for athletes. Their mission is to raise the profile of alpine snowboarding and provide a premier training environment for Olympic hopefuls to qualify, and ultimately medal, at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C. (more…)
ISAORA Spring 2010 Preview
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
New company on the block ISAORA reached out with some info recently, here’s what they had to say:
ISAORA SPRING 2010 COLLECTION BRIEF
Combining advanced technical materials and a fashion forward vision to create clothing that blends high style and high performance. The ISAORA spring 2010 mens collection effortlessly mixes a street sensibility with an uncommon attention to fit, fabric, and detail. Outerwear is our DNA and for spring we lighten things up without compromising performance. 2L & 3L nylon ripstop, Nanotech Waterproof Cotton, and Cotton Nylon Plaid are some of the key fabrics. Colors range from soft muted grays to navy and bright pop red. We introduce a new line of printed T’s, drawing graphic inspiration from traditional woodblock prints to create a contrast with the highly technical. Key details throughout include; oversize hoods, Riri waterproof zippers, subtle logo details, seam sealed construction, and multi pockets. Shorts and patterned shirts complete the line with details that reference the outerwear. ISAORA, performance and style for all seasons.
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Winter 2010 Outerwear Live on Analogclothing.com
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Industry News
The Winter2010 Analog Outerwear Collection is now available to view on www.analogclothing.com.
Come check it out and be sure to enter our drawing for a free outerwear kit by signing up for the Analog Army at http://analogclothing.com/analog-army.
The winner will be notified October 1st.
Copper E-newsletter, August Edition
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
WOODWARD AT COPPER OFFERS NEW FALL CLASSES
Woodward at Copper is offering weekly Fall classes designed to help participants learn skills in specific areas, such as trampolines, tumbling, Snowflex, and skateboarding from Sept. 9 – Nov. 3. These one hour classes meet once or twice a week typically in the evenings for 8 weeks. Please join The Woodward at Copper crew for an Open House at The Barn on Sat., Aug. 29 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to learn about what’s new and to register for Fall classes. Guests can also register for Fall classes by calling 866-534-7444 or visiting www.WoodwardatCopper.com. (more…)
TGR announces distribution partnership with the documentary film Swift.Silent.Deep.
02 years ago
Teton Gravity Research is proud to announce a distribution partnership with the documentary film Swift.Silent.Deep.
Jackson Hole, WY (August 17th, 2009)—Teton Gravity Research is proud to announce a distribution partnership with the documentary film Swift.Silent.Deep. The true story of the Jackson Hole Airforce. This award winning film is a must see documentary profiling one of skiing’s most notorious tribes. “This is the Dog Town and Z Boys of Skiing,” says TGR’s Todd Jones. Steve Casimiro of National Geographic Adventure also commented, “The story of the Jackson Hole Air Force is one of the best stories in skiing.” (more…)
Snowbird Owner Threatens Own Resort, All Skiing, with Alaska Coal Mine Proposal
02 years ago
by Press Release
in Resort News
Salt Lake City — A huge coal strip-mining operation proposed on Alaska’s Chuitna River by the owner of the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Utah has drawn the ire of groups concerned about the mine’s contribution to global warming.
Richard Bass, who owns the prominent Utah resort, has partnered with William H. Hunt to form PacRim Coal LLC, which has submitted permit applications to build a coal mine directly on top of 11 miles of prime salmon fisheries feeding the Cook Inlet. Nearly all the coal excavated from the mine, located about 45 miles from Anchorage, would be exported to coal markets in China and other Pacific Rim countries. The Chuitna mine would produce more than 12 million tons of coal annually, which when burned, would emit more than 27 million tons of carbon dioxide. (more…)
Jamie Anderson Claims New Zealand Open Slopestyle Title
02 years ago
Fresh off the disabled list, Jamie Anderson took the win in New Zealand. Sixteen of the world’s best female snowboarders battled it out on August 14 in the New Zealand Open Slopestyle Championships. For the second year in a row, DVS Pro Jamie Anderson closed out with a first place victory.
“Jamie ruptured her spleen less than 6 months ago and she drops into her first contest since,” says DVS Snow Team Manager Ricky Melnik. “It’s like she never stepped off the snow.”
Big congratulations to Jamie on the win and her amazing recovery!
For more info visit www.dvssnow.com.
Dvs Rider Dan Brisse Takes First!
03 years ago
Congratulations to DVS up and comer Dan Brisse for his win this past weekend at the West Coast Invitational at Mammoth Mountain. As the last big event of the year, the West Coast Invitational brings out some of the best riders from around the world to compete in both half pipe and rail jam events. (more…)