RSS FeedHad to get the dead dinosaurs changed on my car today, went and kicked it at a local coffee shop and read the paper while I waited for the spent pterodactyls to be replaced with fresh t-rexes. A lot of people say they don’t read the paper or watch the news because it’s all bad [...]
Archive for October, 2009
TGR Generations
October 29th, 2009 
Justin World-renowned action sports filmmakers Teton Gravity Research is proud to introduce Generations, a short film on the consequences of Climate Change upon winter environments and snow culture. Presented by The North Face in partnership with the non-profit group Protect Our Winters, Generations discusses climate change through the perspectives of those for whom snowy winters have [...]
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Tags: change for a nickel, teton gravity research generations, tgr generations 
2 Comments »Black Diamond Avalung packs on sale
October 27th, 2009 Justin Just saw that the BD Avalung packs (and the standalone Avalung) are on sale for 20% off at Moosejaw AND they are offering free shipping as well. Seems like a pretty solid deal if you’re a BC skier or rider in the market for an Avalung or Avalung pack. I’m sure everyone and their mom [...]
Posted in News, Sales spotted Tags: avalung pack, black diamond avalung, black diamond avalung packs Comments Off2010 Libtech Snow Mullet
October 27th, 2009 Justin Next up in the ‘Boards I want to ride 09/10 edition’ (1st edition here) is the 2010 Libtech 1986 Snow Mullet. Reasons this board looks like a winner: 1) Taper. Just like the good ol’ days of boarding this board is narrower in the rear and bigger up top, just the way I like ‘em. [...]
New NWAC site launches
October 26th, 2009 Justin The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center recently launched their new site and it looks like a great redesign to an already valuable resource. The below clickable forecast map is just one of the many offerings they offer the backcountry rider or skier, and it’s worth a bookmark as you’ll want to reference their reports when [...]
How the Northwest Was One in Portland tomorrow
October 23rd, 2009 Justin Watch the trailers here, and catch the flick tomorrow night at Epic Snowboards (map). The “How the Northwest Was One” premier tour comes to Portland, OR on Saturday Oct 24th. Featuring – Portland’s first showing of this year’s breakout hit “How the Northwest Was One” – Music from members of the SandPeople – Pro Skateboarding [...]
Posted in News Tags: epic snowboards, funner snowboarding, how the northwest was one, portland snowboard movie premier Comments OffMore Warren Miller quotes
October 23rd, 2009 Justin Had to post these as I’m a sucker for a good quote. This guy is like the Yogi Berra of the ski world or something. In a hundred years, all new people. If I ask anybody who learned to ski after the age of five, they can remember their first day of skiing — what [...]
Warren Miller intervenes in lawsuit
October 23rd, 2009 Justin Warren Miller (yeah, the annual ski movie Warren Miller) stepped up big recently. Long story short, he was interviewed for the film Refresh (trailer below) by Level 1 Productions. However, Warren Miller Entertainment, Inc. “owns the exclusive right, in perpetuity, in all media, to the name, the personal endorsement, use of voice, and the likeness [...]
Spark R&D bindings on sale
October 21st, 2009 Justin UPDATE: Spark R&D has sold out of their Ignitions. SnoCon has the Fuse bindings in stock though, and will give you free shipping. So was just poking around the interwebs since my view of Hood is currently blocked by clouds, daydreaming about participating in some economic stimulation. Ended up on the Spark R&D website and [...]
