Unreal video shot on the phantom camera Aug 27th 2011 during the Billabong Pro.
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Red Bull’s Supernatural 2012 Teaser
Under bright, bluebird skies, 18 of the world’s most notable up-and-comers alongside the icons of snowboarding progressed the sport to a new level, as Red Bull Supernatural ran at Baldface Lodge outside of Nelson, B.C., Canada. From the first rider to drop, Scotty Lago, through Travis Rice’s final run, the never before ridden Red Bull Supernatural course challenged every aspect of the competitors’ talents, bringing the most progressive riding of our time together in a single run.
Catch the full event when Supernatural airs as part of the Red Bull Signature Series on March 31st 1-3pm EST on NBC, redbullsignatureseries.com
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Lib Tech enters the surf industry… for the second time
Check out this interview with Lib Tech’s Mike Olson as he announces their re-introduction into surfing! After changing the snowboard industry as we know it, it sounds like surfing is next! Non-toxic, all natural, and durable!
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2012 Winners of TransWorld’s Good Wood Board Test
Thirteen years running, the TransWorld Good Wood Snowboard Test continues to be the most comprehensive snowboard review in the industry. While technology keeps transforming, Good Wood gathering put it to the test and delivers the best of it—judged by riders just like you. This year they stormed the Unbound Park and 3,100 vertical feet of freeriding at Mammoth Mountain, California with diverse and expert crew of eighteen testers. They tackled it all under a bevy of conditions during a one-week window and critiqued 450 boards on 17 characteristics from nollie pop and flex, to stability, sidecut, and more. The results are 40 best-in-class park and all-mountain boards for both women and men. It’s no ultimatum, but it’s a damn fine guide to finding the best board for you.
Drum Roll Please… Here are your 2012 Good Wood Winners!
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Quiksilver’s Cinematic Series: Episode 2 – Travis Rice
In the second episode of Cinematic Video. We catch up with Travis Rice at Baldface Lodge, Amidst waist deep pow, sunny skies and an amazing group of shred hungry friends. Travis slashed and shredded everything Baldface could offer up. Watch as Travis takes you along on his personal pow adventure that started his season out with a bang.
Catch Travis Rice September 10, 2011 in The Art of Flight at McCaw Hall >>
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SEATTLE PREMIER: THE ART OF FLIGHT
The Art of Flight
A new breed of action sports film comes to life as Red Bull Media House, in association with Brain Farm Digital Cinema, present “The Art of FLIGHT,” a Curt Morgan film. Equal parts action and adventure mix with the inevitable drama encountered along the way. Two years in the making, “The Art of FLIGHT” gives iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends the opportunity to redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents and wrong-turns strike. For the first time, viewers are immersed in the sometimes successful, often trying quest to open up new, unexplored mountains in remote corners of the world.
Join in the ride as the creators of “That’s It, That’s All” completely rewrite the formula for action sports cinema with “The Art of FLIGHT”. Official Website »
Seattle Premier:
Event Date & Time: Sat, Sep 10 2011 8:00 PM
Event Venue: Mccaw Hall
Buy Tickets: Online or in person at EVO.
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Sitka Launches Fall 2011 Collection
Sitka is killing it right now! Their “Found in the Woods” collection looks nice and judging by how well my Sitka hoody has held up through the years, it’s quality. During a recent trip to Seaside, Oregon – shop owners had nothing but positive things to say. Sitka has really stepped it up this year. They’re definitely a company we support and are stoked on! Check the vid…
Download Fall 2011 Collection HERE.
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2011-2012 NW Pre-Season Passes
Save yourself some coin and purchase your 2011-2012 season’s pass now!
Here’s a list of some of the best season passes available in the Northwest and the deadlines you’ll want to avoid:
WASHINGTON
Crystal Mountain
2011-2012 Adult Gold Unlimted: $849
Price-Increase: $899 (October 1, 2011)
Stevens Pass
Every Day Pass: $559 (new pass holder) $429 (renewing pass holder)
Price-Increase: $909 (November 1, 2011)
Summit at Snoqulamie
2011-2012 Adult Big S Unlimited Pass: $489 +tax
Price-Increase: $TBD (September 15, 2011)
White Pass
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $519
Price-Increase: $779 (November 1, 2011)
49 Degrees North
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $299
Price-Increase: $675 (August 31, 2011)
Mt Baker
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $695
Price-Increase: $745 (October 31, 2011)
Hurricane Ridge
Coming Soon!
OREGON
Mt Bachelor
2011-2012 Adult Full Season Pass: $829
Price-Increase: $1,029 (September 30, 2011)
Mt Hood Meadows
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $499
Price-Increase: $999 (November 11, 2011)
Mt Hood
2011-2012 Adult Fusion Pass (Skibowl and Timberline): $449
Price-Increase: $599 (November 7, 2011)
IDAHO
Silver Mountain
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $399
Price-Increase: $599 (October 31, 2011)
Schweitzer
2011-2012 Adult Unlimited: $699
Price-Increase: $999 (October 31, 2011)
Lookout Pass
2011-2012 Adult Unlimited: $229
Price-Increase: $319 (October 31, 2011)
MONTANA
Big Sky
2011-2012 Adult Gold Pass: $999
Price-Increase: $TBD (September 30, 2011)
Bridger Bowl
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $580
Price-Increase: $680 (October 12, 2011)
Whitefish
2011-2012 Adult Season Pass: $560
Price-Increase: $845 (September 30, 2011)
WYOMING
Jackson Hole
2011-2012 Adult Grand Pass: $1195
Price-Increase: $1595 (September 1, 2011)
Grand Targhee
2011-2012 Adult Pass: $599
Price-Increase: $799 (September 12, 2011)
Hope this helps. Let the countdown begin!
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World’s First Crowdfunded Snowboard Documentary – Sleeping Giants
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Modernizing and growth in China as a nation has never been seen like it is today. Filmmaker Rene Eckert gives deep insight into the snowboard culture of the Far East and shows us how this young Chinese scene is to become one of the most progressive out there.
This film is crowdfunded. What’s crowdfunding? Well, “Sleeping Giants“ is the worlds first snowboard movie which is partly realized by its own fans, you! The teaser is finished but there is still a lack of budget for the post-production to fill. Fans can choose various kinds of support and get interesting rewards for their donation. Learn more…
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Hands Across the Sand- June 25th
This Saturday, June 25, 2011 join the Hands Across the Sand movement in standing up against off-shore drilling and protecting our world’s oceans and beaches. Find an event near you >>
What to do at your June 25th Event:
STEP 1
Go to the beach at 11 AM in your time zone for one hour, rain or shine.
STEP 2
Join hands for 15 minutes at 12:00 PM in your time zone forming lines in the sand against oil drilling in your coastal waters. Yes to clean energy.
STEP 3
Leave only your footprints.
Take part in Westport, WA beach event!
Meet at 10:30am at-
Westhaven State Park
Public parking at the end of St Park Access Rd
Westport, Washington
More info…
Their Mission:
1. To bring together like-minded individuals and organizations with the conviction to organize a Global movement to promote a clean energy future for our earth and end our dependence on dirty fuel sources. These gatherings will bring thousands of American and Global citizens to our beaches and cities and will draw metaphorical and actual lines in the sand; human lines in the sand against the threats Fossil Fuels and offshore oil drilling pose to our present and future planet.
2. To convince our State Legislators, Governors, Congress and President Obama and world leaders to adopt policies encouraging the growth of clean and renewable energy sources in place of oil and coal.
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