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Laura Lynn Murphey joins the Bonfire development crew

Chris — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:53:01 +0000

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.

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LAURA LYNN MURPHEY JOINS BONFIRE’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM

SUMMARY: Bonfire, originators of street style on the snow and long standing producers of high quality snowboard outerwear, announced today that industry veteran Laura Lynn Murphey will join the Product Development Team, based in Portland, Ore.

TAGS: Bonfire, Outerwear, Laura Lynn Murphy, snowboarding, style, girls, etnies, 686

PORTLAND, OR. (Sept. 20,2011) – Bonfire, originators of street style on the snow and long standing producers of high quality snowboard outerwear, announced today that industry veteran Laura Lynn Murphey will join the Product Development Team, based in Portland, Ore.

“We are very happy to have Laura Lynn added to our Portland crew. Her experience and dedication to snowboarding will not only enhance our product line but also add to Bonfire’s legacy of truly being a brand designed, developed and marketed by snowboarders for snowboarders,” says Product/Marketing Manager Amy Eichner.

Laura Lynn brings nearly a decade of industry experience to her Product Developer position and holds a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in product development.

Laura Lynn began her career with an internship at Transworld Snowboarding Business which launched her into sales at Atomic Snowboards and marketing positions first with 686 Clothing and then with Sole Technology at Etnies/Etnies Girl in marketing and team management.

It was during this time that her interest in product grew and ultimately she went back to school to study product design and development, which led to a pivotal internship with Volcom Outerwear in the design department and eventually a role in product development at Fox Racing.

Riding since the age of 9, with a DJ gig on the side, Laura Lynn fits the eclectic and creative crew in Portland to a tee.

To see the musical side of Ms. Murphey, check out http://www.facebook.com/heatesca <http://www.facebook.com/heatesca> and http://www.heartandheat.com <http://www.heartandheat.com> .

Bonfire Snowboarding Outerwear is heavily tested in the varying climate that Mt. Hood offers as well as throughout the world by its team of riders including Louif Paradis, Bode Merrill, Takaharu Nakai, Desiree Melancon, David Benedek, Harrison Gordon and Rolf Nylander.

Backyard Bang Denver

Chris — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:42:50 +0000

Salomon Snowboards and Bonfire Outerwear has been putting on the Backyard Bang in Portland, Oregon for a couple of years now, and for Winter 2010 they brought it to Denver, Colorado. The crew closed down a street in downtown Denver, and we were there to capture the fun.

Results

Men
1. Forrest Bailey
2. Eric Van Assche
3. Derek Summering

Women
1. Claire Hewitt DeMeyer
2.Melissa Kelly
3. Izzy LaLive

Salomon Pro Team To Appear At Backyard Bang Denver

Press Release — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:21 +0000

DENVER, CO. (Nov. 13. 2009) The first annual Backyard Bang Denver is shaping up with a stacked rider list and a forecast that calls for potential snowfall at the first ever downtown rail jam at the Art Institute of Colorado on November 21st at 11am.

Salomon’s Pro team will be in town as part of their Team Tour, hitting local shops from coast to coast. Louif Paradis, Jed Anderson, Chris Grenier, Bode Merrill, Scotty Arnold, Harrison Gordon and Chris Carr will be hanging at the event, while local Pro’s and Ams compete for the first place cash.

Riders who have the skills to compete for cash and glory are encouraged to register for a spot at http://www.westword.com/microsites/backyard-bang .

Attending media should contact rian.rhoe@bonfiresnowboarding.com for media credentials.

Event sponsors include Salomon Snowboards, The Art Institute of Colorado, Bonfire Snowboarding Company, Skull Candy, Galvanic, Copper Mountain, Westword, Snowboard Magazine, Ink Monster, Emage and Denver Diggers.

About The Art Institute of Colorado
For over 55 years, The Art Institute of Colorado (www.artinstitutes.edu/denver) has been a vital resource to the metro Denver community. It offers career-focused bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in the areas of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org) The school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

About Salomon Snowboards
Salomon Snowboards seeks to inspire and enable riders of every level as they discover, develop and put to action their love of snowboarding; through innovative products and events that preserve snowboarding’s core social, cultural and environmental values. To find out more visit www.salomonsnowboard.com .

Backyard Bang Rail Jam Brings Snowboarding to the City

Press Release — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:50:43 +0000

[DENVER, CO, October 28, 2009] – Kick off the winter season with the 1st annual Denver Backyard Bang Rail Jam, a grassroots snowboarding competition held Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Art Institute of Colorado at 1200 Lincoln Street in downtown Denver.

Hosted by Salomon Snowboards and The Art Institute of Colorado, the homegrown rail jam brings the best up and coming pros and amateurs from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond to compete in the heart of Denver’s Golden Triangle District.

The top pro and amateur snowboarders from Colorado will be competing in the rail jam. The jam kicks off with practice at 11 a.m., followed by the first of three heats at noon.

Visit the John Jellico Gallery at The Art Institute of Colorado during the event to browse one-of-a-kind snowboards, all individually designed by Art Institute of Colorado students, alumni and potential students as part of a selective design competition. Over 30 designed snowboards will be on display in the gallery.

The event is free, open to the public and will include food, refreshments and a wide range of entertainment options. Games, giveaways, autograph signing with pro riders and a DJ booth will all be a part of the day’s activities.

To apply to compete, visit http://polls.westword.com/polls/den/backyardbang/ .

About The Art Institute of Colorado
For over 55 years, The Art Institute of Colorado (www.artinstitutes.edu/denver) has been a vital resource to the metro Denver community. It offers career-focused bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in the areas of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org) The school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

About Salomon Snowboards
Salomon Snowboards seeks to inspire and enable riders of every level as they discover, develop and put to action their love of snowboarding; through innovative products and events that preserve snowboarding’s core social, cultural and environmental values. To find out more visit www.salomonsnowboard.com .

3rd Annual Backyard Bang Rail Jam Keeps the Clouds at Bay

Press Release — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:01:52 +0000

PORTLAND, OR. (Oct. 31, 2009) – For the third year in a row the crew at Salomon Snowboards tempted fate by throwing a rail jam in the middle of downtown Portland during the Rose City’s typically rainy autumn. It didn’t stop Jonah Owen from throwing down hammers in front of the Art Institute of Portland—he pressed and spun his way into first place with Johnnie Paxson in a close second and Austin Sweetin rounding out third.

The vibe was mellow and fun and brought the Pacific Northwest snowboard community together for early season anticipation, proper jibs, frothy beers, free prizes and dance-worthy jams by DJ Wicked. Krush and Snowboy Productions designed a set up that allowed for more rider creativity than your typical rail jam. They pushed snow around a down box, mini jump and two wall rides. Johnnie Paxson drew some of the loudest cheers of the day for his front five rodeo melon over the jump.

The finals saw sunny skies and all kinds of action with hard way back 180’s, back 270’s, and every kind of combo onto and off of the smooth down rail that led into the wall rides.

The pool of ladies at the rail jam was small, but they were big on talent. Art Institute student Celeste Rhodes claimed first place, Megan Middleton took second and Kumara Kelly came in third.

The podium wasn’t the only place for winners. Mt. Hood Meadows gave away two free season passes and Kona Brewing sent a lucky winner on a trip to Hawaii. By the end of the day the crowd of hundreds that gathered on NW Couch Street were wearing ear-to-ear grins and making plans to attend the Backyard Bang after party on the corner of Northwest 13th and Kearney at On Deck Sports Bar.

The Backyard Bang is hosted by Salomon Snowboards and the Art Institute of Portland and supported by Bonfire Snowboarding, Skull Candy, Mt Hood Meadows, Exit Real World, US Outdoor Store and Kona Brewing Co.

For information regarding the Backyard Bang Denver, go to www.salomonsnowboard.com .

Salomon And Bonfire Present Videograss Oct. 16th In Denver @Beta

Press Release — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:26:46 +0000

DENVER, CO. (Oct. 9, 2009) – Salomon Snowboards and Bonfire snowboarding present “Videograss,” on Friday, October 16th at the Beta Night club.

Videograss was formed to focus on raw snowboarding, real personality and progression and features the riding of Salomon and Bonfire team rider Louie Paradise as well as LNP, Nick Dirks, Jonas Michilot, Desiree Melancon, Aaron Bittner, Justin Bennee, Keegan Valaika, Eric Messier and many more.

When Mikey LeBlanc of KidsKNOW, Nima Jalali and Darrell Mathes started this new production company they carefully picked their wish list of pros and ams regardless of sponsors or money. The result is the video that is “taking the phoney out of snowboarding.”

The doors open at 9pm. The Beta is an 18 and over venue located in downtown Denver at 1909 Blake St.

For more info go to www.bonfiresnow.com www.salomonsnowboard.com or www.videograss.com .

Takaharu Nakai Joins Salomon Snowboards’ International Pro Team

Press Release — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:17:11 +0000

PORTLAND, OR. (Oct. 2, 2009) – Takaharu Nakai brings his big technical riding to the already stacked Pro team at Salomon Snowboards including Wolfgang Nyvelt, David Benedek, Louif Paradis, Annie Boulanger, Josh Dirksen, Jenny Jones, Sylvain Bourbousson and Scotty Arnold.

“Takaharu’s ill. I heard he filmed his part in the Alterna movie in just more than a month. I’ve seen it and it’s heavy. He’s on some next level shit and it won’t be long for the world to see that. He is a loose individual and I’m so psyched to have him on the team. Welcome Takaharu,” said Global Team Manager Java Fernandez.

See for yourself here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxp6KcF6fg8

Takaharu Nakai grew up riding the legendary powder of Hokkaido, Japan and first gained international notice at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. He currently rides the varied terrain of Whistler Blackcomb where he combines technical precision with big lofty airs all over the mountain.

“I decided to join the team after really enthusiastic talks with Rio Tahara, Bonfire and Salomon’s Sports Marketing Manager in Japan. He helped me see a bright future with both the brands. I look forward to riding and hanging out with the international team and the team in Japan. It’s an awesome crew,” said Takaharu.

His departure from Burton and Analog was based on his decision to ride for Salomon Snowboards and Bonfire Outerwear.

Salomon Snowboards makes snowboard equipment for snowboarding in the backcountry, front country, flat country, city, and other snowy parts of the world.

Ride for Real. www.salomonsnowboard.com

12th Annual Bonfire Pipe To Pipe Dates Are Set

Press Release — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:39:00 +0000

PORTLAND, ORE. (May 5, 2009) – The Bonfire Pipe to Pipe is longest running summer snowboard event in the world. June 12, July 11th and July 19th Bonfire brings the kids and pro’s together to ride at Timberline and Windell’s on Mt. Hood– with a rail jam and skate contest like none other– followed by a free Barbeque and tons of prizes.

The events are free and open to the public. Pros take home cash and Ams win the goods from event sponsors.

Recent participants include Nick Dirks, Jarad Hadi, Zac Marben, Chris Grenier, Jonas Michelot, Lucas Magoon, Desiree Melancon, Scott Stevens, Bode Merrill, Molly Aguirre, Raewyn Reid, Harrison Gordon, Jesse Burtner, Iris and Jonny Lazzarachi, Keegan Valaika, Silas Baxter Neil, Steven “Manchild Reyes,” Micah Hollinger and many more.

Event sponsors include Bonfire, Windell’s, Timberline, Salomon Snowboards and Transworld Snowboarding.

Join us in celebrating 20 years of Bonfire and 12 years of Pipe to Pipe at Mt. Hood this summer.

For more information go to www.bonfiresnow.com and www.windells.com .

Bonfire and Salomon Rookie Matt Ladley Slays Arctic Challenge

Press Release — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:37:00 +0000

OSLO, Norway–Matt Ladley may not be old enough to buy smokes, but after recovering from a shattered collarbone in December he proved that he still knows how to get high with lofty amplitude and a variety of tricks at the Arctic Challenge where he snagged 2nd place and an award for Best Trick.

“I’m so stoked,” he said. This is the best I’ve ever done at a contest.”

Ladley stomped a huge backside Rodeo, a backside 540, backside 720 and nearly landed a backside 900, in front of a crowd of thousands in Oslo, Norway at Terje Haakonson’s annual event.

Check the riding and play by play British commentary here: http://www.freecaster.tv/1000009_1007063

More info on Bonfire here:www.bonfiresnow.com

More info on Salomon here www.salomonsnowboards.com

See below for an interview with young Ladley, by Team manager, Java Fernandez.

J: Hello matt ladley

M: o herrro

J: I’m going to ask you a few questions about your recent trip to Norway. Cool?

Perfect

J: ok, Tell me what it was like riding with big wigs like Terje Haakonsen

freaking sweet dude. like its crazy always looking up to these guys and watching them in videos and then actually riding and competing with them.

J: That’s cool. you must have been paying attention to those videos cause you stepped it up pretty good at the Arctic Challenge taking down 2nd place and best trick. What was the hammer that landed you those big bucks?

well the best trick was the back 5 mute that i did which was 5.4 meters. and as far as getting 2nd, I guess it is was a combination of different tricks

J: wow, claim that shit son! haha. ok, so you got a pocket full of cash, what’s the plan now?

um yeah i got some. actually ive been looking to get a car so hopefully once i get done with competing this year ill be able to

J: that sounds like a pretty good plan. Any babes in norway or what?

yeah dude there are so babes in norway. its the country of beautiful blonde women

J: i can imagine. what’s up with the rest of your season. any big plans?

yeah im leaving saturday for junior worlds and then after the killington grand prix and the us open

J: sounds good bud, good luck with the season. Wanna drop a shout out on that kit that grabbed you the podium spot at the Arctic challenge?

I’m riding the 151 salomon official, the chief salomon binding and the F22, thanks salomon! Oh, and thanks to bonfire of course, oakley, Nike 6.0, Dakine, Smartwool, and Powder Tools shop out of steamboat

J: Cool man. talk to you later.

Later.

SIA.09 – Salomon & Bonfire

Chris — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:36:17 +0000

Salomon and Bonfire has a great product lineup for 2010; excellent colors, great products, and a few new treats thrown in as well. Salomon’s display for the g.i.f.t. project, showing materials and energy used in their board production, was one of the most impressive “green” displays at SIA. It does a great job of communicating the impact new construction techniques can have on the environment. The

Salomon line looks great overall, but the first thing that caught my eye was Bonfire’s boots. The boots are being made in Salomon’s factory, but they are definitely not Salomon boots; different design team, and very different colorways. No big stories with Bonfire’s outerwear, but it all looks good, great colors an solid cuts.