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  Back On Live Wire: Northstar Mountain Bike Park Opens

  June 22nd, 2012 | By Seth Lightcap

  Elienne Furtney leads the pack down Live Wire on Northstar’s opening day. Words and Photos by Seth LightcapNo doubt about it. Opening day on June 15 at the Northstar California Mountain Bike Park... Read More

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  Mikey Basich's Big Boy Toys At Area 241

  June 21st, 2012 | By Shay Johnson

  When it comes to boys and their toys, pro-snowboarder Mike Basich stands out from the crowd. He’s built his own mountain playground in California, Area 241, on Donner Summit complete with a full-scale... Read More

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  Video: BYOB — Every Third Thursday By Signal Snowboards

  June 21st, 2012 | By Press Release

  It's Every Third Thursday and Signal Snowboards set their riders free! Well, free to build whatever their cold weather lovin' hearts desired. They're back to the fundamentals in this episode, focused on... Read More

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  California Powder In June - Keepin’ Winter Alive Part 1

  June 19th, 2012 | By Seth Lightcap

  Words and Photos by Seth LightcapI hadn’t looked at a weather radar in over a month, maybe two, but on the night of June 4, I just happened to click that button. When the screen popped up it was... Read More

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  Woodward Tahoe Opens With Full Snow Park

  June 11th, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee

  The new Woodward Tahoe action sports camp opened Saturday, June 9, 2012, with a full snow park at Boreal Mountain Resort. Photo by Ryan Dunfee. It’s June after the worst and warmest winter in Tahoe’s... Read More

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  15 Volcanoes In 14 Days - Skiing The Ring Of Fire Part 2

  May 31st, 2012 | By jessmcmillan

  The Spyder crew of Ian Fohrman, Jess McMillan, Chris Davenport, Christy Mahon, Ted Mahon, Scott Rinckenberger, and Jon Burrill celebrates on top of Mount Saint Helens. Photo By Richard Hallman. The Ring... Read More

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  Open Season: Big Game Hunting On Mt. Shasta

  May 21st, 2012 | By Seth Lightcap

  Words and photos by Seth Lightcap Unless you have the freedom to beeline straight to Northern California in the next 48 hours, do not call this number: 530-926-5555 That’s the number for the Mt.... Read More

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  7 Ways To Survive The Off Season

  May 18th, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee

  With the mountain closed, work on hold until the summer, and nothing obvious to do, off-season in resort towns can drive a sane person crazy. No structure, no income, and seemingly no one around can really... Read More

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  Video: On Repeat — Kelly Slater’s Surprise Excitement Party Segment

  May 18th, 2012 | By Sam Petri

  I’ve probably watched this clip 10 times now. Maybe it’s the song, "No Love" by Hooray For Earth, but the footage of Kelly Slater is just so sick. The whole thing hits. Such aggressive and... Read More

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  Video: Parker White Is Mr. Clean

  May 18th, 2012 | By Sam Petri

  Grilling hot dogs, drinking beers and boosting at Mammoth Mountain, just another day at the Parker White Invitational. Watch it in full-screen mode. Click Here To Read An Interview With Parker White... Read More

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  Video: Xylophone Snowboard – Signal Makes A Musical Shred Stick

  May 18th, 2012 | By Sam Petri

  From Signal Snowboards:"Make some noise! It's time for the new ETT! It's important to note this one gets a little scientific and there were a lot of key elements needed to finish this board. And although... Read More

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  Daron Rahlves, Jess McMillan And Chris Davenport Ski The Ring Of Fire

  May 17th, 2012 | By Daron Rahlves

  The Spyder Active Sports Land Yatch is seen parked in front of Mount Lassen in California. Skiers Chris Davenport, Jess McMillian and Daron Rahlves have been on the road skiing volcanoes out of this rig... Read More

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  Noteworthy: 10 Skiers On The Rise

  May 16th, 2012 | By Greg Fitzsimmons

  Had this story been written a year ago you might have seen names like Nick Goepper, Carston Oliver, Eliel Hindert, Aidan Sheahan, Logan Pehota, Leo Ahrens, and Johnny Collinson on the list. All of these... Read More

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  News: U.S. Freeskiing Holds First Spring Training Camp At Mammoth Mountain

  May 11th, 2012 | By Press Release

  Alex Schlopy hits a jump in to an airbag landing at U.S. Freeskiing spring training camp at Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth Lakes, CA – Some of U.S. Freeskiing’s best athletes, like recently crowned... Read More

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  The Best Day Out There - Beating The Law Of Diminishing Returns, Just Once

  May 9th, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee

  The best days out there can come from the most unlikely places. Photo by Ryan DunfeeMost dedicated recreational skiers will, at maximum, shred 30 to 70 days a season, depending on other commitments and... Read More

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  Interview: Ingrid Backstrom's Season Is A World Tour

  May 1st, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

  Ingrid Backstrom hikes to her line in Chamonix, France. Photo by Adam Clark.If you’re a skier then you’ve probably heard of Ingrid Backstrom. The big-mountain skiing phenomenon cut her teeth... Read More

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  News: DCP Partners With Protect Our Winters To Help Reforestation In Costa Rica

  April 25th, 2012 | By Press Release

  David Carrier Porcheron airs over a spine wall. Photo by Russel Dalby. DCP Partners with POW To Donate Proceeds From His SPY Goggle LinePacific Palisades, California – For the past three years,... Read More

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  Video: Bush Secret Stash Snowboard - Every Third Thursday By Signal Snowboards

  April 19th, 2012 | By Press Release

  This Every Third Thursday, Signal Snowboards takes on a challenge: To build a board for the band Bush and Clear Channel alternative radio 98.7 FM for a winter promotion. So make sure to stash a little... Read More

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  Squaw Valley Opens Its First Backcountry Access Gate

  April 17th, 2012 | By Seth Lightcap

  Words and Photos by Seth LightcapThe weather forecast for the week in Lake Tahoe calls for sunny skies and balmy temps, but many longtime Tahoe locals are wondering if hell froze over? The enigma comes... Read More

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  New Woodward Training Facility: Tahoe, CA

  April 11th, 2012 | By Jeremy Benson

  As with anything new and different, I’m usually a little skeptical until I find a reason not to be. So, when I heard there was a new Woodward facility going in up at Boreal Ski area on Donner Summit... Read More

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  A Phone Call With FWT Champion Crystal Wright

  April 10th, 2012 | By Brigid Mander

  Crystal Wright and the McConkey Cup.Photo courtesy of Crystal Wright. This year’s Freeskiing World Tour was full of ups and downs, cancelled and rescheduled competitions, and as always, indefatigable... Read More

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