Photo of the Week: The Thin Air Photo Project 2/10/14
This shot of Chapin Johnson was taken after more than 2 feet of snow had fallen in 2 days and we finally got a small burst of sunshine here in the Northern Sawatch Range. Colorado has seen lots of snow...
View ArticleHow to Snowboard in a Half Pipe
Learning to ride in a halfpipe is not something that a straight up snowboarding beginner should try to take on. Before you start, you should make sure that you have solid edge control and turning...
View ArticleSage Kotsenburg Wins First USA Gold Medal
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — APO Team rider Sage Kotsenburg (Park City, UT) was presented the first-ever gold medal for slopestyle snowboarding Saturday at the impressive Sochi Olympic Park underneath...
View ArticleSochi Halfpipe Results for Team USA
USA was on top for a win in the half pipe this year at the Sochi Olympics. Two time Olympic winner Shawn white was gunning to make it a third metal. The new “YOLO” flip was his key of winning this...
View ArticleWhistler Blackomb Review
Ah yes, Whistler. You’ve heard the legends. But unless you’ve ridden those slopes of lore before, there is no way to comprehend the true magnitude of awesomeness. Everyone who loves skiing or...
View ArticleHow to Spin on a Snowboard
Spinning on a snowboard is one of the most basic snowboarding tricks around and one of the most common tricks that those new to freestyle wish to learn. Below are a few tips that will help you learn...
View ArticleSnowboard Maintenance 101
Performing regular maintenance on your snowboard is essential to your overall ride. Commonly referred to as “tuning,” regular maintenance will keep your shred stick performing well for years on end and...
View Article5 Affordable Ski and Snowboard Destinations
There is no getting around the fact that skiing and snowboarding aren’t cheap. But there are ways to cut down on expenses and get up on the mountain. One of the best is by choosing one of the most...
View ArticleKickstarter of the Week: Something From Nothing
A snowboard film currently in the works, “Something From Nothing” is all about wicked shredding, good vibes, and an emphasis on visual artistics. But as anyone who has ever tried to piece together a...
View ArticleJackson Hole Mountain Resort Bluebird Pow
JACKSON HOLE, WYO – 324″ of snow and counting this season at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.The post Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Bluebird Pow appeared first on .
View ArticleHow to Learn Snowboard Grabs
Learning to grab your snowboard while airing off of jumps is one of the first snowboard tricks that beginners to snowboarding should learn. It is relatively easy, simple, and is a good building block...
View ArticleDeibold’s Olympic Bronze Medal Caps Off Amazing Comeback
One of the benefits of the Winter Olympics being every four years is that a lot can change during that time period. This is part of the allure that comes with these games as few other sporting events...
View ArticleUnder Armour Olympic Snowboard Video
Drama, excitement and snowboarding all wrapped together into one. Under Armour present’s the Cold War campaign: Forty two years ago former Red Wing Paul Henderson scored the most famous goal in hockey...
View ArticleUSA Female Snowboarders Shred Sochi
Women boarders were always a myth on the mountain but now things are taking a turn. Not only a turn but these girls are coming out guns drawn and ready to throw down, showing up even some of the best...
View ArticleSnowboarding is truly all about the Pow Mission
Snowboarding is truly all about the Pow Mission…. Storm Chasing with the Bros is the Best Way to do this and get amped for the next go around….. Enjoy the Stoke !The post Snowboarding is truly all...
View ArticleChuck Barfoot Interview
Chuck Barfoot was there when snowboarding began. A surfer from New Jersey, Chuck transplanted to the west coast in the 1970′s to ride swells and carve concrete. He was one of the first men in the world...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: The Thin Air Photo Project 3/5/14
This shot was taken last week after we got a little new snow, but with warm temps and exceptionally warm sun we’ve been forced to keep it in the shade. Mike Hood got the job done on this gem of a line...
View ArticleKickstarter of the Week: Custom Vinyl Wraps for Skis
Are you tired of the way that your skis, snowboard, or skateboard looks? Then these custom vinyl wraps from Norka Sports are for you! A new Kickstarter project created by Jarrett Kunze and Norka...
View ArticleCrested Butte Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Video Contest
Earlier this season a backcountry ski and snowboard video contest went down in the backcountry surrounding the town of Crested Butte, Colorado. Local crews battled it out for a chance to win $4,000...
View ArticleA Ski Bum’s Guide to Crashing at Your Friend’s Crib
Every winter, I spend a fair share of my time on the road traveling from mountain to mountain. And as I’m nearly always short on cash, I try my best to find friends to stay with as often as possible. I...
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