So Me(Jp Lagos), John Foy, Tarjei Sporastoyl,Alex Pederson and a few others ventured out to the Buttes near Sierraville this past Monday. There was plenty of action, like sleds tumbling over us, overheating problems, and sketchy rock climbing all to shoot a damn rock-wallride thing. Whatever, it was fun. Check the pics HERE
POM POM® is super-psyched to announce that Canadian Raewyn Reid has joined its International team roster. Not only can Raewyn put together a progressive video part, she can also punish the podium as seen with her winning “Best Trick” performance at last year’s Roxy Chicken Jam and 2nd place finish at the Australian Open.
Founder Sarah Cameron said, “Raewyn is the perfect addition to the team. She’s got such an inspiring style and awesome attitude it’s easy to see why she’s been nominated for Transworld’s Girl Rookie of the Year.” Raewyn also rides for DC, Dragon and The Source and joins fellow POM-PiLOTS; Marie-France Roy, Robin Van Gyn, Tricia Byrnes, Caroline Onzik, Femke Henriques-Filbink and Kana Terui.
About POM POM® POM POM® is the FiRST and ONLY multi-sport wax and accessory co built for girls. With premium products, eye-poppin’ graphics and a kick-ass team, POM POM® inspires, motivates and pushes boundaries. We proudly go where no brand has gone before. For more information check out iheartpompom.com.
SUGAR BOWL RESORT WELCOMES “LEARN WITH THE LADIES” SKI AND SNOWBOARD WEEKEND RETREAT THIS JANUARY 23rd and 24th
(Donner Summit, CA) – Sugar Bowl Resort’s renowned Mountain Sports Learning Center is hosting a “Learn with the Ladies” weekend ski and snowboard retreat this January 23rd and 24th, designed for active and energetic women looking to take their ski and snowboard skills to the next level. Participants will enjoy a weekend of camaraderie with like-minded female snowsports enthusiasts, complete with morning yoga sessions, fine food created by head chef Al Davis, massage treatments at the new Summit Spa, wine tasting après get togethers courtesy of Selby Wines, and of course on-snow ski and snowboard instruction with Sugar Bowl’s finest female instructors. Skiers and riders should be confident in their on-mountain skills on most terrain, and sessions will be tailor-fit to target areas of improvement at a comfortable pace. The general camp agenda will include personal coaching, individual assessment, equipment assessment and recommendations, morning yoga, all-day on-mountain training, lunch, and “wine-down” après socials followed by massage treatments including hot stone, Swedish and deep tissue treatments at Sugar Bowl’s Summit Spa.
Learn with the Ladies’ head instructor Billie Cornell is an 11 year PSIA certified ski instructor, leading the camp into its third year of operation. “The adrenal rush and excitement generated by the ladies from their skiing and snowboarding accomplishments, together with the camaraderie of the participants and fellow instructors alike, has encouraged me to want to continue the tradition for another season,” explains Cornell, “and through the unprecedented cooperation of several departments here at Sugar Bowl, we hope to make this season's camp dates unsurpassed.”
Cost for the weekend is $320, and registrations can be made by visiting sugarbowl.com/ladies, calling (530) 426-6700 or e-mailing
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. Sugar Bowl will also host two additional Learn with the Ladies clinics for the 2008/09 ski season, scheduled for March 6th and 7th, as well as April 4th, 2009.
Sugar Bowl Resort, atop Tahoe’s majestic Donner Summit, offers some of the region’s best skiing and riding on 1,500 acres, 1,500 vert and 500 annual inches of snow. Only three hours from San Francisco and 45 minutes from Reno, Sugar Bowl is the closest major ski resort on the western edge of the Sierra. For more information visit sugarbowl.com or call (530) 426-9000.
Led by snowboarding icon: Big-mountain Jeremy Jones and Ollie Pop Bubblegum stepping up to organize the event, Protect Our Winters All-In Texas Hold’em charity poker tournament has sparked an avalanche of riders looking to bluff their way to the Grand Prize – a seat in a 2009 World Series of Poker event. Proceeds from the $150 buy-in event will benefit Protect Our Winters (POW), the snow industry’s non-profit, dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis through a united front of winter sports enthusiasts and Poker players alike.
Protect Our Winters welcomes Full Tilt Poker who stepped up big-time as Tournament Grand Prize Sponsor making a substantial cash donation to the charity, and will be present representing the Poker community onsite at the Hard Rock Casino.
In addition to the Poker tournament, POW will recognize and identify several key brand efforts, products, practices, and draw inspiration from industry efforts to move towards a more sustainable business model. Whether it’s using less toxic resins, using recycled fabric to create outerwear, reducing packaging and waste, or moving manufacturing back to the US; POW pays respect to efforts to work towards sustainability. Key brands include: Vans, Bluebird, Arbor, Bonfire, Ally Video, Bond Outerwear, Eesa, Rossignol, Bern, Oakley, and Back to the Tap.
Invited Guests:
Jeremy Jones- Activist/ Icon Backcountry Snowboarder and Founder of Protect Our Winters Scott Ian- Guitarist for Anthrax Trevor Graves Aaron Biitner Jared Bevens Joni Malmi Phil Helmuth Neil Korn Trishelle Cannatella Chanelle Sladics Marius Otterstad Seth Morrison Mark Carter Dave Duncan Sean Sullivan Zach Dalton Andre Cameron Jesse Brown Kim Hermon
Only 150 seats available.
Capturing the poker faces of industry professionals and celebrities, Transworld Media will be streaming a live webcast from “The Dingo’s Den” inside the VIP lounge. FUEL-TV will be on hand to capture the event for “The Weekly Update” program and the winner’s check presentation to POW at the 10th Annual TWS Riders Poll Awards, Wednesday January 28, 2009. Your registration includes a membership to Protect Our Winters, a donation, VIP access, a great gift bag, a first look inside the brand new Poker Lounge at The Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas. Room nights at the Hard Rock are available at a discount rate with tournament code (STEPR 95) for $95.00! Call 800-HRD-ROCK to reserve by phone.
Entrants will receive re-usable gift bags made of recycled materials. The event will also include door prizes and a Silent Auction to benefit the Ross Powers Foundation.
Seating is limited and filling up fast. For more information on the event or to get your company involved please visit Ollie Pop Charity Poker – registration - Romey Thornton 760 431 2767 branding- Gary Hansen 562 331 2249
About Protect Our Winters. Protect Our Winters (POW) is a tax exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis. POW directs 100% of the contributions it receives towards educational initiatives and renewable energy projects. For additional information please visit ProtectOurWinters.org.
About Affectionate Brands. Affectionate Brands Corporation operates the Ollie Pop Bubble Gum Co. which packages great tasting bubble gum with cool collectible stickers of leading and emerging action sport brands. Ollie Pop can be found at skate, surf and snow shops throughout the world as well as major action sports retailers in the US and Canada. For more information, please visit OlliePop.com.
About Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, newly owned and operated under Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination entertainment resort situated strategically on Harmon Avenue, one of Las Vegas' fastest growing entertainment corridors. Built in 1995 and expanded in 1999, the property is currently undergoing another expansion set for completion in early 2010 more than tripling its current size. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene. Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 647 guest rooms; a 30,000 square foot casino; The Beach Club with swimming pool; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; Body English nightclub; The Joint concert hall; rock lounge Wasted Space; restaurants including AGO, Nobu, Pink Taco, three cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and Rock Spa, salon and fitness center. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit hardrockhotel.com.
Elm Company is proud to welcome Romain De Marchi to the team. With a solid history of video parts, photos, and interviews, nobody can question Romain's talent on a snowboard and few people can step to it. His off-snow reputation is equally as interesting (whether most of it is true or not). He just goes for it......period. In life, on a snowboard, whatever, he is who he is and does what he does and makes no apologies, which is rare in this squeaky-clean, image-conscious market. We're excited to have him involved with the brand and look forward to a long-lasting relationship.
Boreal held their first expression session last Friday night under the lights and it was definitely one of the more entertaining setups I've ever seen. Not entertaining in the way of banger tricks, which there were some, but mainly the two part contest consisted of a dancefloor competition and a wall ride broke up the stock-nature of a contest format. The wall ride produced pretty standard stalls, spins, and slides, but the dancefloor competition had everyone laughing. Kids were hucking some wild moves onto the big slab of lexan, with the majority of kids eating major shit at least a couple times each. Skier Jordan Spohr, rocking a Michael jackson inspired leather jacket had the most entertaining moves, but there was one snowboarder that seriously looked like he was trying to eat the feature for dinner even though Jon Slaughter kicks down free pizza to all competitors after the comps. I wish the dancefloor pics reflected the carnage, but the video camera was left at the pad, so oh well. Deal with it!
