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DO YOU WANT TO LIVE AND GO TO SCHOOL AT WINDELLS? The Windells Academy is unlike any other high school on the planet. Students grades 9-12 can enroll for the whole year or just one term. Classes are fully accredited and they will transfer in or out of any school around the world. Whether you are into skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, or bmx, you will have access to Windells’ 53 acres of onsite fun, plus optional high level on snow training. Whether your goal is the X-Games or Stanford we will show you the path to make your dreams come true! There will be constant blog and photo updates both on snowboarder magazine and the Windells website. Check out www.windells.com/blog for daily updates and pictures. 2009 is the first year of Windells Academy, and everyone is excited for the future. The first ever academy students arrived in early September with big smiles on their faces. We have had the great pleasure of being able to ski and snowboard on Mt. Hood year round. This means 7 days a week 365 days a year. Ever since the students arrived at the academy they have been on snow every day. We have set up multiple jibs and jumps and even brought snow back to Windells campus for a little more creative rail session. The Academy also takes weekly field trips to portland and the surrounding areas. Some of these trips are educational field trips to a historical site in the surrounding cities of portland, we also take industry trips to the many snowboard and ski companies in the area. So far this year we have had the pleasure to visit Atmosphere clothing, Bonfire snowboards, Solomon snowboards, K2, Line skies, Ride snowboards and will soon be seeing Nike. Check out www.windells.com/blog for all photos and info on where and what we have done so far this year!


Published On: 10/13/2009
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Las Lenas is the most important ski resort in South America, is located in the South of Mendoza, Argentina. This amazing resort offers some of the world's best skiingn with over 70 kms of groomed runs provide skiers and snowboarders with descents of varying difficulties, from a height of 11,253 feet above sea level to the base at an elevation of 7,349 feet. Source:  http://www.laslenas-ski.com



Published On: 6/27/2009
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The countdown is on and the party begins this Friday. The TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival kicks into high gear April 17-26, 2009. The only thing to do is get yourself to the centre of the action. Here are some highlights of what's on the adjenda, including some new events you'll want to check out.

The best things in life are still free. Zune Concert Series line-up promises 10 days of pilgrim-worthy free outdoor concerts, featuring Ozomatli, Ten Second Epic, The Stills, Metric, and DJ Ztrip.

Grenade Games lobs into town. Snowboarding’s infamous end of season party is by the riders, for the riders. Giving Canadians the chance to become Grenadians for the first time in its history, the Grenade Games’ line-up includes a Poker Run, dual slalom moguls course, pipe and slopestyle comp, and entices legends of snowboarding out of retirement to ride alongside current pros and up-and-comers.

Discover tomorrow’s artistic superstars. Debuting at this year’s Festival is the mutant sibling of the Pro Photographer Showdown, the ThreePointOh Multimedia Challenge. Plus, State of the Art, the Canada-wide Designer Search and Expose, and the new Chef Challenge.

Skate comes to the party. The new Festival opener, Skate & Deploy, followed by the Skate of the Art Opening party offers the perfect segue from winter to spring for fans of flow.

Graphic mastery gains momentum. Enter year four of the open crowd-sourcing collaboration that introduces graphic design talent to snowboards as canvass. Masterpiece in Motion entries are due March 1.

Ticketed events are known to sell out in advance so avoid disappointment and get your tickets early. Get yours online now at the Festival E-Store.

Faces of the Fest prepare to face-off to be the Festival’s 2009 on-air video host. Our very own Alex Hearn, voice of the Whistler Blackcomb snowphone, is one of the five finalists! "VOTE HARD, VOTE HEARN" VOTE NOW! Last day to vote is today, Monday, April 13th.

Looking to come up and enjoy all of the action? There are some awesome deals on now, including 2 day lift & lodging from just $82 pp/pn. MORE INFO

Another sweet deal...Buy your 5 or 10-Day 2009.10 EDGE Card now to ski at Whistler Blackcomb from $57 per day next season plus get unlimited spring skiing NOW for just $79! BUY NOW

Published On: 4/13/2009
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Just four weeks until the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival rolls in to take over Whistler for 10 days and 10 nights of adenaline packed sports, arts, and music events.

The Zune Concert Series line up is set and ready to rock the valley of Whistler with live music from Thornley, The Stills, Ozomatli, The Arkells, 54 40, DJ ZTrip, and Metric to name just a few. For more info on the Zune Concert Series visit: wssf.com

This year marks the return of the Orage Masters, World Skiing Invitational's Big Air and Superpipe, and the addition of the Park'n'Fly Skate Jam and Monster's Grenade Games.

Also returning this year and bigger than ever are the infamous arts events including the Olympus Pro Photographer Showdown, 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown, Schick Fashion Exposed, State of the Art, Whistler Chef Challenge, and the new ThreePointOh Multimedia Challenge.

The festival doesn't stop there. When the sun sets the party is just getting started! The Kokanee Freeride Club Series, along with an onslaught of legendary parties, offers party-goers endless opportunities to rub elbows with the who's who of the industry. This year the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival really lives up to its modo: Party in April. Sleep in May.

TWSSF is also offering one lucky person the ultimate VIP status for this year's festival with the Face of the Festival Contest. To find out how to apply visit: wssf.com/faceofthefestival





Published On: 3/19/2009
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Forbidden Plateau Snow Report, March 10/09

Mountain temperature: nice and warm.
Wind speeds: fast at times, slower at other times.
Snowfall accumulation: 6 feet of snow.
Forecasts: more radness coming.
Upcoming events: "Tricks R4 Chicks" all girls camp presented by Rugged Riders and JumpCamp, March 14, 15.
JumpCamp Session #2 March 16, 17
JumpCamp Jam (one day) March 19


The first JumpCamp session was awesome! The conditions were wicked with all the new snow we've gotten on the Island in the last month. The season's have switched here this year; we had spring in the winter and now we're having winter in the spring. Man, it's total global weirding.... We had a gorgeous day on Saturday and all the campers loved the new park design. Sunday was a little soggy but that didn't slow anyone down and everyone really progressed their shred skills over the weekend. Thanks to all the coaches for their hard work and all of our killer sponsors for all the prizes!


Coaches Corner: Senor Brown, Cobra Commander and Captain Hatesalot.


Coach Myles getting all inverted.


Campers getting the bro assisted tow ins.

JumpCamp Exclusive:
Very rare photo of Coach Olaf Larsen skiing in a one piece suit. Even back when he was a two-planker wanker he had some serious style. Look at the outfits in this pick! Hahahaha.......  Actually they're not much different than the crazy outfits nowadays.


Hahahahaha........ man.


New JumpCamp whip! Yes folks, it's true. JumpCamp has gotten rid of the hoopty and picked up a nice new truck. Thanks to everyone at Brian McLean Chevrolet in Courtenay for everything. Go in and buy a vehicle and tell them JumpCamp sent you.
www.brianmclean.ca


So next time you see me... holla like ya' know me!

Yummies and Gyros rule! Go get yourself a delicious gyro or donair next time you're in Courtenay. Maybe you'll be lucky and the gals will be sporting their beach wear. Thanks to Katherine and the crew for hooking us up.


wa-wa-wee-wa!!

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got a little extra lovin' this year from Breanne at Custom Hand Painted Wall and Window Murals. Check out her work down at the shop when you go register for the camps.
www.designsbybreanne.com Thanks a lot Breanne!


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"Tricks R4 Chicks" All girls JumpCamp session this weekend!!



.... presented by Rugged Riders and JumpCamp, Saturday and Sunday March 14th & 15th!! Get your registrations in to secure your place in shred history! That's all folks.
See ya on the hill.

 



Published On: 3/9/2009
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Events/News - Whistler Blackcomb: Heavenly pow stashes & snow slashes
By: whistlerblackcomb


Favorites. We all have them; whether its ride buddies, afternoon snacks or secret spots. I frequently get asked on chairlift rides, “Where’s your favorite spot? What’s your favorite mountain?” I could answer that question very quickly and easily but I won’t get into that now.

What I will say is that 7th Heaven doesn’t usually fall under the “favorite” category for me, but for some reason I was drawn there every day of my weekend. Perhaps it was the sunny skies, fresh lines or good group of friends, but regardless it was awesome.

It started, as it always does, early Sunday morning with a coffee and a few calls to friends. A bunch of us met at the base of the Excalibur Gondola and headed up Blackcomb. Most of the mountain was pretty busy as it snowed 17cms the night before and the alpine hadn’t opened yet, so we cruised around the Jersey Cream area to get a feel for the snow - soft and cold but it was warming up fast!

As soon as the light board switched 7th Heaven to green (open!) we shot over to 7th Ave and cut down through the trees to Expressway. Nothing beats cutting fresh lines and hearing your friends holler as they do the same! It was clearly a tree run day so at the top of 7th we headed far skier’s right for the trees under the water reservoir. It was as if no one knew they existed! The only tracks I encountered were those of my friends in front of me.

I must admit, after many years riding these mountains, it was the first time I have ever paid those trees any attention and now I get why so many people are in love with 7th Heaven!

I then spent the next couple of days exploring that whole zone, revisiting the trees and doing a few zippy laps on Cloud 9. I most definitely had a good time and as that classic Whistler bumper sticker says, “Go to Heaven, Ski like Hell!” I did exactly that! (Minus the skiing part…)

Keep on shredding!

-Alex
Snowboarder

Published On: 3/5/2009
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Hey just thought i'd promote the rail jam being put on by the City of Revelstoke tomorrow (Feb 7). There's an amateur class and open(Pro) class for skiers and snowboarders. Ams have the opportunities to win gear prizes etc, while there's $5000 cash up for grabs in the pro category! Helmets are mandatory!

Pro Category Cash Prizes:

1st: $1200
2nd:$750
3rd: $250

registration can be done ONLINE at http://www.revyrailandairjam.com, or in PERSON at Powder Springs Hotel. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOON FEB 7TH!!!

Also there's an auction going on TONIGHT at Outabounds to raise money for next years contest! There's heli skiing packages going up for grabs, as well as full gear setups!




Published On: 2/6/2009
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Yep, there's only 3 days left to enter our Find the Money Line contest.

Pretty easy stuff. All you gotta do is buzz around our new zone map, find the money line logo, and enter to win.

Why Find the Money Line? Because that's exactly what we'll be doing with our Big Mountain Experience trips lined up for later this winter. Pray for some snow and when it comes, we'll be getting lots of it!


Published On: 12/16/2008
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Last spring Backcountry Snowcats had the pleasure of hosting the O'Neill Pro team for a week of film and photo work, and of course epic shredding. Guests included none other than the big mountain snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones himself.

Here's a quick clip of a few of the guys, rough-cut so bear with us and listen closely.



Published On: 11/14/2008
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Amped & ready for our 3rd season of operations, Backcountry Snowcats, is giving you a chance to win a piece of the action. Located on the Hurley Pass north of Pemberton and south of the snowmobiling hub of Bralorne, Backcountry Snowcats has more epic ski & snowboard terrain than we know what to do with, and is always scheming new ways to get you to the goods. Hence the creation of their unique new Private Big Mountain Experience package - guiding small groups of 3-4 riders, with safety training and mountaineering techniques in the mix. Using Snow Cat access, sleds & ski touring to cover more ground, you're looking at an epic weekend of money lines. It’s an experience unlike anything you’ll find at other cat boarding or heli operations, and Backcountry Snowcats is looking forward to hosting the first takers this season.

To launch the new package and wet your appetite for winter, our 'Find The Money Line' Contest could be your ticket to $1000 in Backcountry Snowcats credit this winter. First explore the 15,000 acres of powdery bowls, chutes and glades with the new interactive maps, then Enter to Win.
Not a bad deal eh?

Someone is going to score $1000 towards a trip at Backcountry Snowcats, and you can chose to apply it to the package that suites you best. It’s enough to cover a 2-Day weekend trip, with 2 nights at the Backcountry Snowcats Lodge, snowmobile or Snow Cat rides to and from Pemberton, 2 days cat skiing/riding, and hearty catered meals during your stay. Or bring some friends and put the prize bounty towards a Private Big Mountain Experience or Custom Trip.

Check out our new site, enter the contest, and with any luck you’ll be shredding at Backcountry Snowcats this winter.



Published On: 11/14/2008
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So for those of you shredders in the know, you've just been waiting to walk into your local shop to check out the Burton Hero Late Release snowboard. For the rest of you wondering what the big deal is, well this is Burton's entry into the "rockered" category.

What's that?

While I personally refer to them as rockered boards as opposed to "reverse camber", sometimes the less initiated, or non-surfer or non-wakeboarder, or cross-over skier is only used to hearing the word "camber". The result of camber in a snowboard or ski is the slight arch running lenthwise from tip to tail that you can see. When you put one on a perfectly flat surface, it rests on two spots - near the tip and near the tail - with a very small gap between the ground and the middle of the snowboard or ski. Obviously then reverse camber would be where the contact occurs in the middle and the same contact points in a traditional shape are slightly off the ground. Think of it as this shape ...(... turned clockwise versus this shape ...)... turned clockwise.....or looking sideways at a banana with its tip and tail making a frown shape versus rotating it to make a smile.

Eeegads how's that for layman tech?

In the medium of water there are tons of recreational things with rocker - including surfboards, wakeboards, water skis, kayaks, and on and on. Depending on your point of reference, riding conditions, terrain, and some other things, you can obviously have an argument for or against rocker. I haven't made up my mind which shape I like better in all conditions and all terrain scenarios like powder, groomers, park, etc yet., but I can say that I'm a firm believer in deep powder conditions.

And I don't think it's a coincidence that when you have bottomless powder turns on a snowboard that it's pretty darn close to how it feels to make the same turns on a surfboard. The sensations can be felt good in wakeboarding or even some water skiing too. It's that sensation of pushing into the snow / water and sinking but then rebounding back to the surface as the snow / water feels like it is pushing back. Making huge untracked, first tracks, powder turns down a steep bowl and then slashing into a deep, powerful "bottom turn" is heaven or nirvana or zen or whatever you want to call it. For many of the early pioneers of snowboarding - who came from the surfing world - this is the sensation that made them snowboard junkies. They could surf the snow.

So all that to simply say that I've really liked how it felt the two times I've ridden rocker in good, deep Tahoe powder.

And to make a long story short, after the huge success of Lib Tech's Skate Banana and K2's Gyrator, Burton introduces its own interpretation that it calls "V-Rocker".

So all that to say that the Burton Hero Late Release snowboard is now in stock: http://www.porterstahoe.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=215849!BUR



Black metallic finish with a holograph



Of course in Burton's new ICS mounting system



2009 Transworld "Good Wood" Award Winner



A decent shot of the V-Rocker and the gentle rise in the gap between the floor and the base of the Burton Hero



the base...



Published On: 10/10/2008
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 On October 18, 2008, McCovey Cove will be the site of the fourth annual Esurance ICER AIR, an action sports, music and lifestyle event featuring the world’s best Olympic and X Games skiers and snowboarders. The event will also feature freestyle motocross, skate, BMX, headliner music acts, interactive exhibits and a beer garden.

Esurance ICER AIR 2008 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McCovey Cove’s Lot A, adjacent to AT&T Park, on the San Francisco Embarcadero waterfront.

General admission tickets are $28.
VIP tickets are on sale for $48.
Save $24 by purchasing the Family four pack which is $88.
Purchase your tickets online at http://www.icerair.com.



Published On: 8/12/2008
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CAST:

We are looking for outgoing, sociable females and males, ages 18-25ish.

Cast members can be from anywhere in the world, profession irrelevant, snowboarding or skiing skills not necessary.

This is not a scripted show – no acting required.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

You need to be living in or able to commit to living in Whistler by November 2008. 

The show will not pay for your move to Whistler.

If you are from outside of Canada we will require proof that you are legally allowed to live and work in Canada. Please do not apply if you cannot provide the proper documents.

You must be able to communicate clearly in English.

 

AUDITIONS:

Casting will take place in Whistler in early Aug 2008.

There will also be casting in Toronto at the same time. 

Final candidates will be chosen shortly after.


SHOW DETAILS:

This is not a snowboarding or skiing series. It is not a dating or "Survivor" type elimination series.

The cast chosen for the show will be themselves on the show.

This series will be centered on the day-to-day lives of the central cast members.

Although cast members will not be filmed 24/7, you must be comfortable with a high level of exposure.

 

COMPENSATION:

There will be compensation. If you are chosen for the series, there will be a contract detailing your inclusion in the show and the compensation for this.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Download the questionnaire but clicking on the Download button on this page. Fill it out and email it along with 2 jpegs of yourself (1 full body, 1 headshot) to whistler.casting@gmail.com.

Please submit your questionnaire and pics by July 27, 2008.

  


Published On: 7/23/2008
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From 6th to 13th of April 2008 Kühtai hosted the BAGJUMP SpringBreak08 Snowboard&Freeski Camp. The Film&Foto Award presented by TVB-Kühtai was an additional feature to the Camp where filmer and photographers had the chance to get the best shots from the whole resort and be rewarded with 2000Euro prize-money. Good riders had the chance to get some international coverage and present their skills. This event was a unique experience for snowboarder, freeskier, filmer- and photographer!

A perfect shaped park, the BAGJUMP MegaBag for training and 4 IOU-Special obstacles prepared for shootings throughout the backcountry. The Völkl Pro Team was here to coach and film for the Völkl-Movie the whole week and many other international Pros to get some last shots from the 2007/08 Season with over 40 international photographers and filmers around. Some lucky campers got a Völkl Sponsorship because of their amazing riding skills. The weather was like it is in April: unpredictable! As we had Snowstorms and waist deep powder for the first 3 days and fine spring slush with mostly blue sky for the rest of the SpringBreak08. Camp-Hotel Marlstein was located close by and the food was excellent with breakfast buffets in the morning and 4 course dinners in the evenings.

Campers and daily visitors had the chance to win Zimtstern, Völkl, Gravis and X-Double prizes in the everyday mini-competitions like Poker-Tournaments, Best Trick-MegaBag, Night-Sessions on the special spots and the XBOX360 Guitar Hero Madness. Due to the bad weather Saturdays SpringOFF Slopestyle Contest took place on the rails whit over 60 motivated riders giving their best to win money and prizes.

Everyone could get 2009 Boards and Skis at the Völkl Test in the chill area and test their new Board or Ski of Choice. Listening to fine tunes coming from the RedBull Event Car mixed by Dj Seren and eating at the BAGJUMP BBQ/Grill was a good chance to regain energy for riding. While watching international Pros practicing contest winning tricks into the MegaBag not only media but also the crowd and people passing by took out the camera to capture the action.

Read a more details from BAGJUMP SpringBreak08 in Playboard, Pleasure, Onboard, Methodmag and Shralp.com!

 

Results BAGJUMP SpringBreak08 Film&Foto Award presented by TVB-Kühtai:

2000.- Euro prizemoney!

 

Springbreak08 Video-Award:

Judging by: Helge Zirkl (Playboard Magazine), Mee-z (www.shralp.com), Richard Prendergast (Method.tv) and viewing-points on blip.tv.

 

1st Place with 95 points: Niki Kranebitter AUT (To watch this clip: Aufmschlauch@SpringBreak08: http://blip.tv/file/834426/)

 

2nd Place with 94 points: Chris Garside NZL (To watch this clip: Völkl-Team@SpringBreak08: http://blip.tv/file/843655/)

 

2nd Place with 94 points: James Vooght NL (To watch this clip: Flash Horton&Niki Korpela@SpringBreak08: http://blip.tv/file/834929)

 

The winner clip will be shown on www.shralp.com, www.method.tv, www.playboard.de and www.BAGJUMP.com.

 

 

SpringBreak08 Foto-Award:

Judging by: Markus Fischer (Pleasure Magazine), Sami Touriniemi (Onboard Magazine) and Richard Walch (Pro-Photographer).

3 categories: Best Single Picture Snowboard or Ski, Best Sequence Snowboard, Best Ski Picture.

 

Best Single Shot Springbreak 08:

 

1st Place with 122 points: Thomas Holleis AUT (Rider: Daniel Mösl, Trick: OneFoot)

The winner picture will be published in Pleasure Magazine this Fall! The rider on the picture wins a subscription to Pleasure Magazine for one Year!

 

Best Sequence SpringBreak08:

 

1st Place with 75 points: Jason Horton ENG (Rider: Niki Korpela, Trick: Fs360drop)

The winning sequence will be published in Onboard Magazine! The rider on the sequence wins a subscription to Onboard Magazine for one Year!

 

Best Ski Picture SpringBreak08:

 

1st Place with 111 points: Michael Obex AUT (Rider: Niko Rauch, Trick: WallrideSlide)

 

The winner will be published in Skiing Magazine! The rider on the picture wins a subscription to Skiing Magazine for one Year!

 

Congratulations to all winners!

Last but not least we would like to thank all participants, Sponsors, Media for making this event such a huge success.

Sponsors: TVB-Kühtai, Bergbahnen Kühtai, Völkl, RedBull, Zimtstern, Gravis, X-Double, Tobis Travel Solutions, Himaya.

Media Partners: Playboard Magazine, Pleasure Magazine, Onboard Magazine, Methodmag, shralp.com.

 

Watch out for the BAGJUMP SpringBreak09 with even more features than this year!

 

For more BAGJUMP action visit us at the Camp of Champions COC in Whistler B.C. Canada from June 21 to July 19 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
 


Published On: 5/14/2008
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The BC Snowboard Association (BCSA) is pleased to announce that Cypress
Mountain, off icial snowboard venue f or the 2010 Olympic W inter Games has
shown continued support of the BCSA and the development of amateur athletes
within BC. The BC Development Team, which currently trains exclusively at Big
W hite Ski Resort, has expanded its scope to the Lower Mainland with regular
training planned at Cypress Mountain for the 2008-09 winter season.
 
The Provincial Development Snowboard Team is designed as a stepping stone
for young athletes to move up the ranks of competitive snowboarding within BC
and secure spots on the BC Provincial Snowboard-Cross and Halfpipe Teams.
The BC Provincial Teams in turn act as a f eeder-program for the Canadian
National Snowboard Team. The Development program, now entering its third
year in operation has received a huge amount of support f rom Big W hite Ski Area
where the teams have been based. W ith the expansion of the 2008-09 program
to include not only Big W hite Ski Resort but now Cypress Mountain, there will be
additional opportunities f or young athletes to become involved with the
competitive stream of snowboarding within BC.
 
Joff rey Koeman, Cypress Mountain’s Director of Sales & Marketing says, "W e
are very e xcited to have the BCSA Development Team expand to Cypress
Mountain.  W hen the BCSA Team approached us on this idea we all felt that this
was a perfect f it for Cypress Mountain's ongoing commitment to developing snow
sport athletes in Vancouver and at Cypress Mountain the Off icial Freestyle Skiing
and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic W inter Games."
 
Unlike the Provincial Teams, the Development program is not specialized in any
one snowboard discipline. Rather, the athletes are encouraged to compete in
Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Snowboard-Cross events. Athletes within the program
must be at least 13 years old and generally have already gained some
competitive experience. In order to gain a spot within the Development Team,
athletes participate in one of two Selection Camps, the next being scheduled in
early December at both Big W hite Ski Resort and at Cypress Mountain.
 
Matt Galina, Development Team Head Coach comments that, “I think that it’s a
great opportunity that our program is expanding, as this will give even more
young riders the opportunity to get the coaching that will help them develop as
competitive snowboarders.
 
Currently there are eleven athletes on the BC Provincial De velopment Team. The
athletes compete in local competitions as well as BCSA Provincial Series Events.
The team trains in two areas in the province including Big W hite and Cypress Mountain. Additional inf ormation regarding the Development Program and the
Provincial Teams can be found at www.bcsnowboard.com
 
 
The BC Snowboard Association (BCSA) is a non-prof it sport organization, which
is the governing body of snowboarding with in the Province.  The BCSA is an
organization that brings youth into a safe and supported environment while
competing in a sport they love.  Up and coming National Team riders and future
pro athletes are bred through the BCSA and its programs.

Published On: 5/6/2008
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Why go to Alaska when you can do springtime at Squaw? Maybe it's the sunshine and slushy snow, but my skiing memories are always fuzzy this time of year....good thing I took some pictures. Sunday was the annual Cushing's Crossing pond-skimming event, and the last day for KT-22. Lachlan had his friends haul a pre-made ramp onto the run-in for the pond-skimming thing, and he threw a good ol' backflip right into the pond: classy. We stopped by Chamois, once again, where Miller wielded the Lange boot beer-bong like a pro. Earlier in the afternoon, Rom had become the first victim of the Lange contraption, which left him choking and sputtering Icehouse onto his magenta three-piece suit like an 8th grader. In other news, Jon Cooper nailed all 104 spread-eagles he attempted on Sunday. Fun facts: Ralph B. sewed his penis costume by hand, and after each use he re-fills the balls with more stuffing. Good times!

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Published On: 4/30/2008
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If you believe in any form of a Heaven -- I swear that we were there today. Think of taking the stretch of Sierra Nevada mountains from Sugar Bowl to Anderson Peak to Tinker Knob and then scooping up all of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows and continuing right on past Twin Peaks and through Blackwood Canyon and down to Homewood. Now think if that stretch had ZERO trees on it and how differently you'd ride each and every feature and spine and chute and cornice and headwall between those four ski resorts and all the downright delicious backcountry terrain in between. Then put it all on steroids. And quite often we're talking A LOT of steroids. Chute 75? Munchkins? The Palisades? How 'bout all three in the SAME run.......twice over......and only a dozen other people you have to share it with.....oh yeah.....and you have a helicopter as your private chair lift?!

Be on the lookout for tomorrow's post as I finally got my V.I.O. helmet cam situation straightened out and am planning on going out with it today....
And happy April 20th for those counting!

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Published On: 4/21/2008
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My Journal: Season Wrap
By: leer13


WOW!!!
 
What a season we had here on Vancouver Island.  Let me list some of the more memorable times:
 
1.  We went up all season from opening to closing day.  We had spring conditions on the LAST DAY of the season and not before!!  The snow was amazing this winter, with legit winter conditions until April 6.  For the West Coast this is almost unheardof!
 
2.  During our annual winter break, my 71 yr old, blind mum spent four days skiing.  On the Thursday she hit a little patch, did a slo-mo pirohette and BROKE HER FEMUR!  However, she is already talking about skiing next yr when we go!
 
3.  Snowboarding in the trees is a blast.  This was the first season I really experienced it and glade boarding opens up whole new aspects of the mtn!  Especially in cloudy conditions.
 
4.  I really do need a new board.  Although I talked about a Never Summer Premier T5 circumstances prevented me from puling the trigger on it.  DAMN!  Ah well - next year.
 
5.  Ramen is the BEST lunch at Mt Washington.  This yr we got to know the restaurant staff, which made the food even better.
 
6.  Gloves are good, but mitts are even better!
 
7.  Watching my wife rip down the mtn is almost as much fun as riding. Damn, the girl can ski!
 
8.  Steep and deep really rocks!
 
9.  Homemade protein bars rock too.
 
That's it - see y'all on the slopes next season!


Published On: 4/20/2008
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This month kicked off with some awesome snow and cold winter conditions. We had some excellent fresh powder riding for April fools day thanks to some short hikes into the high alpine. We are currently in the middle of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival here in Whistler which means lots of free bands in the village and world class snowboard competitions.

Local Camp News

At camp things are starting to slow down a little with only onr more week of programs for the winter calendar. That doesn't mean that we are slowing down as we are busy preparing for summer with our new NZ trip (Which is happening in September) as well as summer camp training in June and July. If you are keen to come out to Whistler the you can now book for new winter for our freestyle and freeride snowboard instructor training. If you would like to come to NZ you can check out the information on-line at

Cooler Magazine

Keep an eye out for Cooler Magazine on the shelves at your local news agent. Cherry from http://www.coolermag.com was just out at camp three weeks ago to check us out and write a story about our programs. They are a womens snow, surf and lifestyle magazine out of Europe which is an alternative lifestyle haven for young women.

New Zealand 'World Trip'

If you have ever dreamed about snowboarding in New Zealand and would like to come with our Pro Ride limited numbers adult (18+) improvement camp please let us know - there are now 10 spots available for our 8 and 11 day trip to Wanaka NZ (Middle Earth for those who have watched Lord of the Rings) - the date is set for September 6th. If you are already in NZ or planning to be there you can drop into our 5 of 6 day training only clinic. Drop us an email if you are keen to snowboard@pro-ride.com - you can check out the web page at http://www.pro-ride.com/new-zealand-snowboard-camps.cfm We already have several bookings and lots of expressions of interest. This will be a super fun holiday experience with the flexibility for us to be able to switch up our schedule based on conditions and the groups riding goals. We have 4 star comfortable accommodations with a gym, heated pool and bbq area so when we are off the slopes we will be living in style. We are also going to partake in some jet boating, bungee, snowmobiling and heliskiing for those who are keen as optional extras.

Camper News

Our most recent Level 1 and 2 candidates all dominated their exams with above standard being a common thread for many of the results sheets. We had a huge party at the end of March with many of the long term campers finishing up for the winter. Most of the crew have decided to stay in town and ride until the end of the April and make the most of the excellent snow conditions.

Coach News

A couple of weekends ago the Canadian Nationals half pipe competition was on down in Vancouver at Cypress Mountain. Crispin, Ryan and Neil all went down for the event and came 4th, 6th and 9th. Katie went down to represent the women and came 12th. In other coach news Dylan is still slaving away on the house he is building down in Squamish and is planning on heading east for the summer to build log homes. Duncan was in Toronto with his girlfriend and jsut got back. Lisa and Luke are planning on heading down to Mt Buller in Australia for the summer snow sliding season and Ants L is hanging in Whistler for the summer and playing golf.

Mountain News

As most of the world’s ski resorts close for winter 07-08, Whistler has announced more than two months of its long snowsports season is still ahead. Skiing and riding on Whistler Mountain will continue until April 20th. Spring skiing then continues on Blackcomb Mountain from Monday, April 21 through to Sunday, June 8th. After that the Blackcomb glacier is open for summer snow sports.

The resort currently has a snow base of 265cm and will have 3,000 to 2,500 acres remaining open for May and the first week of June.

Blackcomb Mountain will also debut a new terrain park through to the end of May in the Jersey Cream area. Opening on April 21st, it will feature a mix of small, medium as well as large jibs and jumps built for the Orage Masters.

Next Winters Information

The dates and pricing for next winters programs are up on the web site so you can register for the long term programs now - bookings are already coming in so if you have any questions about the programs or would like some more information you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/courses.cfm or email us at snowboard@pro-ride.com. If you want to see what your in for you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm

Summer Camp

The Summer Glacier Camps are on again this year. This is perfect for the junior riders who can't come and train with us during the winter months. If you can't get enough during the winter and you want to come and ride the Blackcomb Glacier and the best halfpipe then check out www.pro-ride.com/summercamp/index.cfm

Summer Camp Dates for 2008

Session #1 June 27 - July 4

Session #2 July 4 - 11

Session #3 July 11 - 18

What's New

This summer the final parts will come together for the new $50 million Peak to Peak gondola. Over the summer they will be stringing up the cable and building the machinery to power the lift which will take you from the top of Whistler to the top of Blackcomb in 12 minutes.

Check out the Pictures

We are constantly updating the diary pages on the web site so if you would like to see what we are getting up to you can check out http://www.pro-ride.com/diary.cfm

Thanks to our Sponsors who supported us this winter - please check them out

Ride Snowboards - www.ridesnowboards.com

Dakine - www.dakine.com

Groovstar Outerwear - www.groovstar.com

Kuu Wax - www.kuu.com

Smith - www.smithoptics.com

Freestyle Max - www.freestylemax.com

Red Bull - www.redbull.com

Snowboard.com - www.snowboard.com

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to ride this winter - it has been awesome!

If you have any questions for us or feedback please drop us an email at

snowboard@pro-ride.com

Have a great month

See you soon!

From Anthony and the Team at Pro Ride



Published On: 4/18/2008
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BAGJUMP SPRINGBREAK 2008 

Film & Foto Award

presented by  TVB-KÜHTAI

and

VÖLKL,IOU-SNOW.com,BAGJUMP


PLAYBOARD, PLEASURE, ONBOARD, METHOD.TV, SHRALP.com, GRAVIS, ZIMTSTERN, HIMAYA, TOBIS, X-DOUBLE, TOBIS 

  

@BAGJUMP SpringBreak2008 Kühtai- Tirol 6. - 13. April

 

ALL MEDIA AT SITE! GET YOUR COVERAGE!!!


The SpringBreak-Camp:

 

 

This exclusive Spring Camp pushes Snowboarders and Freeskiers to their Freestyle-Limits and beyond! Ride the slushy kickerline and hit the exclusive BAGJUMP Megabag. The Riders can practice in the ‘By Pros for Pros’ shaped SprinBrea-K-Park (Funpark Kühtai) with 2 Tabletops (2x15 Meter), a Spine-Hip and a Pro Rail-line. On top of this everyone can try new tricks into the BAGJUMP MegaBag located right by the Chill Area at the Liftentrance. The exclusive BAGJUMP MegaBag is a never seen before feature on the SpringBreak where Snowboarders and Freeskiers can try new tricks like Double-, Tripple-Corks, flips and spins in any variation. Because of the unique Chamber-&-Air-Release-Safety-System you can go for any trick you ever dreamed of because it doesn’t matter how you land! Go way f%&@ing harder than you’ve ever gone & you’ll even live to tell about it! Grab a Red Bull and eat your BBQ/Grill in the BAGJUMP MegaBag-Area. Chill in loungechairs while listening to sound mixed by DJ SEREN on the Red Bull Event Car. Experience the new limits of freestyle snowboarding & freeskiing!

 

 

Another highlight at the Springbreak are 4 special Backcountry obstacles by IOU-Snow built throughout the resort Kühtai for the Film & Foto Award. These 4 Spots are ‘unbranded’ and can be used for any kind of foto and film shooting. The obstacles fit to the natural terrain in a special way and the set up is guaranteed for some never seen before action. The K-Park,BAGJUMP-MegaBag, the 4 special obstacles and of course the rest of the whole resort Kühtai are the Playground for the Film & Foto Award presented by TVB-Kühtai.

 

During the Springbreak week there will be 2 NL Holdem-Pokertournaments with Cashprizes (Monday 7th April and Friday 11th April, 3pm at the BAGJUMP Chill-Area) and daily new Mini-Contests with Prizes. On this feature everyone has the chance to win prizes from our sponsors (Völkl Snowboard, Völkl Freeskis, Gravis Backpacks, etc.). Daily Mini-Contests will be announced a day before they will be executed at the Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein and on the BAGJUMP.com website. Our own Poker-room will be open daily for games. Or hang out in the Riders-Lounge with Plasma-TV, Homecinema, XBOX360, over 200 DVDs and Sound by DJ SEREN. At night you can party hard at the Bagjump parties in Hotel Marlstein or just relax in the Sauna and Wellness.

Furthermore the campers and daily visitors have the possibility to test the 2009 Völkl Snowboards and Völkl Freeskis at the teststands by the MegaBag Chill-Area. There you can also sign up for the ProCoaching presented by the Völkl International ProSnowboard and ProFreeski Team. Videocoaching for everyone on the BAGJUMP-MegaBag will be analyzed daily in Hotel Marlstein before Dinner.

 

For the Springbreak CAMP please register until the 5th of April 2008 at www.BAGJUMP.com or mail to office@bagjump.com. After the 5th of April please register on site at the Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein during office hours or email to: office@bagjump.com.

 

The Film & Foto Award presented by Kühtai and BAGJUMP

2000.- EURO Prize Money!!!

This is a great challenge for filmers, photographers and riders to get the best Picture, Sequence and 3min VideoClip shot anywhere in the whole resort Kühtai during the SpringBreak-week!

 

 

The Foto Award

 

Every participating Photographer is shooting 1-6 days in the whole resort Kühtai with Snowboarders and/or Freeskiers.  Every participating photographer can hand in his/her best 5 pictures/sequences. All pictures handed in must be taken during the SpringBreak week and from the whole Resort Kühtai. Hand in deadline is Sunday the 13th of April 5pm. The pictures will be judged by Richard Walch (professional Photographer), Sami Tuoriniemi (senior editor Onboard) and Markus Fischer (senior editor Pleasure). Every Judge can give a maximum of 50 points per picture. Winner is the Picture with the most points out of 150 and will be posted on www.BAGJUMP.com.

 

The Film Award

 

Every participating Filmer is shooting 1 to 6 days in the whole resort Kühtai with Snowboarders and/or Freeskiers.  Every participating filmer can hand in his/her best 3-Minute Video Clip. The whole Clip which is handed in must be taken during the SpringBreak week and from the whole Resort Kühtai. Hand in deadline is Sunday the 13th of April 5pm. The Clip will be judged by Helge Zirkl (Playboard), Richard Prendergast (Method.TV) and Christian Miessner (Shralp). Every Judge can give a maximum of 50 points per Clip. Winner is the Clip with the most points out of 150 and will be posted on www.BAGJUMP.com.

 

Categories:

 

-Best Single-Shot Snowboard (Cash, Publication in Pleasure Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best Sequence (Cash, Publication in Onboard Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best Picture Freeski (Cash, Publication in Skiing Magazine + one subscription for the rider on the picture)

-Best 3-Minute Video Clip (Cash, Publication on Playboard DVD, Playboard Webplayer, Shralp.com, Method.TV, BAGJUMP.com)

Registration on location starting Sunday 6th of April 1-7pm and then daily at Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai or Hotel Marlstein at office hours.

Pictures and Videos can be handed in anytime during the week until Sunday the 13th of April 5pm.

Click on www.BAGJUMP.com for more Infos

For accommodation and low priced lift tickets please contact office@bagjump one day prior to your arrival at Kühtai. Travelers to Pleasure-Springsession!: We have an extra contingent of rooms and lift tickets until 9th of April available.

Filmers / Photographers and Riders coming longer than a day and want to stay one or more nights at SpringBreak please register until 5th of April at www.BAGJUMP.com. Or during the week at Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn / Kühtai, Office@Marlstein or mail to: office@bagjump.com

 

 

Included:

 

Day-Package:

 

-Accomodation with Breakfast and Dinner(*)

-Breakfast Buffet(*)

-4 Course Dinner(*)

-1 Day Lift ticket(**)

-ProPark

-BAGJUMP MegaBag training

-4 Special Obstacles

-Video coaching

-1 Mini-Competition entrance (Guitar Hero Madness, Best Trick MegaBag)

-1 NL Holdem Poker Tournament  (Monday 7th April OR Friday 11th April, 3pm at the BAGJUMP Chill-Area)

 

(* only on bookings WITH accommodation)

(** only on bookings WITH Liftticket)

 

Week-Package:

 

-Accomodation 7 Nights (*)

-Liftticket 7 Days (**)

-Breakfast Buffet (*)

-4 Course Dinner (*)

-Free Red Bull

-ProPark

-BAGJUMP MegaBag training

-4 Special Obstacles

-Video coaching

-ProCoaching by Völkl International Team

-Party

-All-Mini-Competition entrance (Guitar Hero Madness, Best Trick MegaBag)

-2 NL Holdem Poker Tournament (Monday 7th April AND Friday 11th April)

-Bagjump ‘GOODYBAG’

 

 

(* only on bookings WITH accommodation)

(** only on bookings WITH Liftticket)

 

 

 

REGISTER at www.BAGJUMP.com

OR office@bagjump.com

OR on Location:

-Office@Schirm by the Dreiseenbahn Kühtai

-Office@Hotel-Marlstein

 

For urgent questions please email to:

office@bagjump.com




Published On: 3/31/2008
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