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Go Deeper: The Jeremy Jones Interview Pt.2
172 years ago
In Part 2 of our interview with big-mountain freerider Jeremy Jones, we learn more about his two-year movie project, Deeper, and his recently announced snowboard company, Jones Snowboards. If you wonder what it’s like to film a big vertical descent without helis or snowmobiles, or what his 2011 board line will be like, this interview is just what you’re looking for.
Quick Fix: Mammoth Opening Day
62 years ago
With half of California showing up to Mammoth Mountain for opening weekend, we checked in to get the Quick Fix. (more…)
Go Deeper: The Jeremy Jones Interview Pt.1
82 years ago
Jeremy Jones is the reigning king of big mountain snowboarding. He’s appeared in countless snowboard films, devouring lines that would have eaten most riders, and he was on the front line of bringing more freestyle moves into big mountain riding. His convictions about reducing the industry’s environmental impact led him to start the non-profit organization Protect Our Winters, he’s on year two of a two-year video project called Deeper, and he’s just resigned from Rossignal to start his own company, Jones Snowboards. We sat down with Jeremy last week to get the scoop on his many projects. (more…)
2009/2010 Snowboard Video Roundup
62 years ago
October brings a wave of energy and excitement to the snowboard industry with the onslaught of new videos, and the 2009/2010 video is more intense than ever before. The continuing progression of camera technology, combined with the ease of new digital distribution has lead to an ever increasing supply of snowboard movies. At current count there are almost 100 separate films on the market for winter 09/10.
DEEPER – A 16MM & HD Snowboard Film: The Progression of Big Mountain Riding
12 years ago
Jackson Hole, WY (Fall 2009) – Teton Gravity Research in partnership with snowboard athlete Jeremy Jones is proud to announce the trailer release of Deeper – a new big mountain snowboard film featuring Jones with a handpicked group of elite riders including Jonaven Moore, Travis Rice and Xavier De La Rue, who set out to conquer the best lines without the limited assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or lifts.
“I wanted to get back to solitude, adventure, and new descents,” Jeremy Jones said. “By hiking past boundaries set in place by helis and snowmobiles we were able to get into bigger mountains, away from people and back to first descents (more…)
A-Basin Preview for Opening Day 10/9/09
32 years ago
Loveland may have won the race this year with their opening, but A-Basin is starting up their lifts just two days later on Friday, October 9th, 2009 – their earliest opening day on record.
For all your jib junkies, from the sounds of it, A-Basin is going to be the place to be. Their park crew has been putting in the hours to make sure their opening day park is the best yet, including four new features will be installed the first day: a Flat-Down single barrel, a Picnic table, a new Culvert tap, and a small box. (more…)
Loveland Ski Area Opening Day 2009/2010
22 years ago
The 2009/10 season is officially upon us with the opening of Loveland today. Thanks to two weeks of snow-making and a good amount of natural snow, this will be the earliest opening day in 40 years. (more…)
Introduction to Grabs
14 years ago
Learning to grab your board is a big step from airing over jumps, but it’s a great way to improve your style when you’re in the air. Before you start grabbing, you should be comfortable going over jumps, getting some air, and landing. This article will go through some of the basic steps and teach you some of the terminology you’ll want to know. Soon you’ll be grabbing like a pro, and you’ll even know which grabs you’re doing. (more…)