Standard Films: Mark Landvik Edit
Lando takes a visit to the white room, triggers a small slab in the process
November 23, 2009, 11:02 AM
By: Tracy Anderson
A couple weeks back we dropped our first Standard Films' "Black Winter" edit of E-Jack ripping it in the Kootenays of British Columbia. This week we've got the other OG Lib Tech pow king doing it -- Mark Landvik, also known as the dude who does a better method than you. And that's why he has the best job ever (see clip for proof).
For more Standard Films action, download a copy of "Black Winter," now available on iTunes for a very reasonable price of $7.99.
Industry Insider, Mid-November drop
Breck legalizes the weed and other resorts buy each other as opening days abound.
November 21, 2009, 10:05 PM
By: Brad Farmer
Sean Sullivan
Utah rippers rallied at Brighton for opening day on Nov. 15. Launch gallery »
Jonaven Moore Joins Jones Snowboards
Big mountain, enviro-minded rider signs with the new board company
November 20, 2009, 12:32 PM
By: Tracy Anderson
Schovanek
Jonaven Moore: An unsurprising addition to the Jones Team.
Well, it definitely makes sense. Jones Snowboards has announced Canadian rider Jonaven Moore as the first addition to their team, apart from company founder Jeremy Jones.
"Jonaven is not only one of my favorite people to go into the mountains with, but also a rider that pushes my riding. He's an obvious match for Jones," said Jones.
The new snowboard line will introduce four models for their debut season, which will hit stores Fall 2010. Moore will help to design and test the brand's all-mountain, powder and split boards. As for what's currently being offered in the big mountain realm Moore says, "Most freeride snowboards are either way too heavy to truly perform or are so light-duty that I need to bring replacements for them on a trip." So expect a push by Jones and company for something in between.
For the last few years, Moore, like Jones, has spent more and more time hiking around on his own steam in the mountains. This winter Moore is focusing almost all of his time on snow for the filming of "Deeper." He'll be travelling deep into British Columbia's backcountry between Squamish and Whistler on the west end, and Revelstoke and the Rockies to the east. Jones boards will be tested extensively by the team in Alaska this spring.
Check the "Deeper" teaser after the jump.
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Flipside IV, Episode 2
The making of Absinthe Films' "Neverland"
November 19, 2009, 3:36 PM
By: Tracy Anderson
Episode 2 of this season's Flipside show is here. Taking a behind-the-scenes look at the filming adventures of Absinthe's "Neverland," this segment has Bode Merrill climbing (and spinning over) a giant fence, Wolfgang Nyvelt and Gigi Ruf doing chairlift taps and cat-track gaps in Cervina, Italy, plus some fun time with cops breaking up a session in downtown Salt Lake, and Dan Brisse proving he is not afraid of a challenge, by gapping one of the heaviest street gaps of all time. Peep it.
Mikkel Bang Signs To 6.0
Nike 6.0 adds another to the growing roster
November 19, 2009, 1:48 PM
By: Tracy Anderson
Zach Hooper
Mikkel Bang is in the powder, and on the swoosh.
Nike 6.0 continues to bolster their snow squad, having signed
Kevin Pearce this summer, and this week the brand announced the addition of Norwegian A-lister
Mikkel Bang. We've seen a lot of team delevopment in the past year from 6.0 -- in addition to KP and Banger, the full pro team now consists of all-round ripper and Midwestern-rooted good guy
Mason Aguirre, Finish powerhouse
Peetu Piiroinen, young Olympic contender
Ellery Hollingsworth, and the ever stylish Volcom girl
Elena Hight. A strong crew, no question, plus they've got their longstanding junior program:
Matt Ladley,
Trevor Jacob,
Broc Waring,
Ben Watts,
Ross Baker,
Bryn Valaika,
Marc Swoboda, and
Harrison Gray.
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Parkumentary, Part 4
The evolution of rails, boxes, and jibs at Bear Mountain
November 18, 2009, 10:11 AM
By: Tracy Anderson
In this week's "Parkumentary" segment, JP Walker and the Bear crew take a look back at the early years of rail riding at resort -- when building a butter box was considered innovative. Or how 'bout installing a curved rail, or an "S" rail, or adding stairs to make it more street? At the time, nobody had seen anything like it. Check the clip.
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Eero Ettala, Full Part
Shots from his television series, "Tracking Eero," pulled together for complete part
November 18, 2009, 10:00 AM
By: Tracy Anderson
"When Mack Dawg Productions told me they were not making a video in 2009 I wasn't sure what to do about filming for this past season," said Ettala. "I had worked on filming video parts my entire career and this was the first time that I didn't have any solid plans. So, I was stoked to film for the Tracking Eero TV show and after the season was done, I selected my favorite shots from the season and fit them into one song! This is one of the most well rounded video parts I have ever put out."
Stoked Awards NYC
The night recognized those who have contributed to the action sports mentor program -- and also raised $20,000 from attendees
November 17, 2009, 12:00 PM
By: Tim Brodhagen
Tim Brodhagen
Stoked founders Steve Larosiliere and Sal Masekela with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, who received the 2009 Achievement Award.
Stoked Mentoring held its third annual Stoked Awards event in New York City last week. One of the most positive movements in shred, Stoked was founded by Sal Masekela and Steve Larosiliere with the goal of impacting disadvantaged youth through participation in snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. In only a few years Stoked has been able to generate global support from athletes, brands, and everyday rippers, and the award show was a chance to reflect back on challenges, celebrate successes and honor some individuals who made a difference this year.
Read the full story here.
Video: Sal Masekela runs NYC Marathon.
Hello, Winter
Mt. Baker had the third earliest opening day in the last 20 years, and the best snow consistency in the last 40
November 16, 2009, 1:56 PM
By: Blair Habenicht
Greg Miller
Not bad for mid-November. Kumara Kelley with plenty of room to lay it out.
You can stop drinking (as much) now.
With a bluebird sky, 72 inches of Northwest love at the summit, and a 67 inch base at the lower lodge, Mt. Baker opened November 12th to a ravenous crowd. Even with both base areas filled and more people than I can ever remember on an opening day in my last 9 years at Mt. Baker, many turns off the main throughways laid untouched until after the lunch hour, and I heard numerous claims of, "Best opening day ever!" at the lodge when the lifts closed for the day.
It's an El Nino year, which means high amounts of precipitation in the Northwest, and warmer than normal temperatures. According to Gwyn Howat, who runs the mountain along with her sister and father, this season is setting up to be a weak to moderate El Nino winter, and that they expect 580 to 700 inches of snowfall. One thing I have learned from past El Nino's: get it while it's good -- before it rains.
Read the full story here.
Standard Films: Torstein Horgmo Edit
One run, top to bottom at Park City, Utah
November 16, 2009, 11:14 AM
By: Tracy Anderson
When it comes to park riding, it's tough to touch the skills of Torstein Horgmo. In last year's Standard Films' release, "Aesthetica," Horgmo went top to bottom at Northstar-at-Tahoe in one take. This year for "Black Winter" he took it to Park City for another top to bottom run (Actual unedited run starts at the two-minute mark in the above clip.)
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