I've seen a lot of Snowboard movies, but never one quite like this. Curt Morgan does an amazing job with the edit. The cinematography is breathtaking! Can I say that about a Snowboard movie? After experiencing this film, yes I can. This is the Sickest Helicopter footage I have ever seen. These guys are definitely taking Snowboarding Movies to another level. In my opinion Travis Rice is throwing it down bigger and better than anyone right now. He brings a crew of riders that fit together well for the particular location and type of shot they were trying to achieve. The film has a good mix of Big Air and Big Mountain riding, with no rails in site. 2 years in the making, these guys pored there heart and soul into this one. (plus a lot of cash.) New Zealand, Canada, Alaska Utah etc. the locations roll by smooth. All in all a must see, and own movie. Available at your local shop now.
On Sunday December 14th 2008 we lost a fellow Extreme enthusiast of winter to a freak in-bounds avalanche at Snowbird Resort in Utah. 27 year old Heather Gross was skiing with friends on Mt. Baldy about 12:30 pm when the slide broke and swept down the Eye of the Needle area. She was found about an hour later alive, but in critical condition. She died later at University Hospital in Salt Lake City.
It is the first in-bounds avalanche death at Snowbird since 1977. Sunday was the first day that part of the resort had been open this season. Although very rare, in-bounds avalanches happen. Last year at the Canyons Resort, Jesse R. Williams, 30, of Grand Junction Co. was buried and killed in the Red Pine Chutes. Snowbird snow-safety officials are working with the forest service and the sheriff's office to determine what caused the slide. Heather was a Snowbird "local" and I'm sure will be missed by all.
Let me tell ya, we had one Perfect day for filming today. Nothing but blue sky and sunshine. The Dudes and the Betty's were Killin it on the Box and the Tube!
Yes indeed, the "Rome Premature Jibulation" Competition went down smooth and easy today at Brighton, Utah. The first Comp of the year had an Awesome turnout and it looked to me like everybody had a Great time. The conditions were perfect and the Riders were throwin it down. You will have to wait for the episode to see who wins.
Here is a small taste of the video. full episode coming soon. Check back soon. or even better, subscribe to the blog.
Well thanks again to Tracy anderson who writes for EXPN.com for the info on this new Board from Mervin Mfg. and Gnu. The trick shit here is a deeper sidecut on the heelside so less leverage is required to make the turn. It also cruises with Banana Technology, which I know about first hand. I have been riding Lib Tech's Skate Banana for a while now and don't think I will ever go back to a cambered Board. As Mervin says "the middle of your Board is brought to life and the ends become more catch free." I've riden this Board in all conditions and am amazed at the performance. In the powder it tends to want to ride up, instead of submarining. Flip switch with ease in the Pow. On the ice the magna-traction kicks in to give you that under the feet feel and control. At speed it digs in and rolls with the terrain.
To wrap it up, if you are looking at new Boards give reverse camber a demo. I think you'll be Stoked!
I have to talk about the Burton "Love" boards. You know I really don't pay much attention to Burton for there boards, I do sport a lot of Burton clothes and ride with there boots, but these Babies are Sweet! I found out about them from a post by Tracy Anderson who writes for expn.go.com. That's the link to the post. You have to check the stuff goin down because of the graphics.
Still don't see them anywhere around here at the local shops, and I tried to purchase from the Burton store with the "currently unavailable" warning popping up. Don't recall seeing one on the Mountain yet, but it would be hard to miss.
Well, the first holiday of the winter is here and almost gone. We had a good one out here in Utah. Rode every day except Saturday (worked on video stuff and the web site) and the conditions have been pretty good. We have been getting an inch or 2 every day so it's kept things semi soft at the top anyway. I am looking forward to one more day of riding before Monday sets in!
Got the new ExtremePods episode done and up on the servers, finally!!! The real Travis Pastrana interview from the x-dance film festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. We caught up with Travis while he was promoting his new film "199 Lives" and had a great discussion about life's ups and downs, Women, and everything in between. We want to thank Scott from Penshirevideo.com for the use of his video for the project. Check the interview at ExtremePods.com
Yup we are gonna crank up the long lost blog again! It's been a while but ya we are still doin our thang here in Utah. Been riding for bout 2 weeks. Several resorts are open, but conditions are pretty grim. All the damn snow keeps going north over the top of us. Come'on Jet stream, get flowin over us! Wisconsin is all good. Let Utah have some.
Had some corespondance with our Buddy Drew from the Dawn & Drew Show, and they are gettin slammed in Wayne. Might have to go visit if things don't improve here. We are thinking of doing a Big Sky Montana trip the second weekend in December if they get some snow. Snofix has a little ditty goin down up there so we may go hastle those Dudes. Besides, that Jules chick is a serious Hottie! Can't believe they are here in the U.S. and not stopping in Utah! We are "The Mecca!"
Video Podcasting of Extreme Sports and Extreme Life!
If it's Extreme, you will see it on ExtremePods. Snow, Skate, Dirt, or Wake we'll get some Bad Ass Vid of it and bring it to you 2 times a month. We shoot all our own stuff so you know it's Fresh and Clean for your Pleasure!!!
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