I’ve been going to summer snowboard camp for a while now… previous to this summer it’s always been either up in Alyeska, Alaska, or at Mt.Hood in Oregon. This time it was Whistler, BC. One of the best camp experiences...
This past weekend the fourth annual Surfing and Traditions gathering and surf contest was held at La Gnar, WA. A cultural celebration of traditions and surfing, combined over a three day event. The first day was for the kids. With...
Shortly before dusk Patrick McCarthy and I pulled into to Government camp. What lay before our eyes was nothing short of insanity. A mob of teenagers crowded around a stage set in the middle of town. Stepping onto the stage,...
On the morning of May 23rd, Seattle radio station 107.7 The End announced that the Beastie Boys were playing a surprise show at The Crocodile two days later, and three days before their scheduled headliner gig at the massive Sasquatch...
For those not familiar with Norse mythology, Ullr, son of Sif and stepson of Thor, is the deity many crusty mountain folk believe, to be the patron god of winter he is the one that bring snow to the hills...
Chair Seven Base, Mt. Baker, WA: With over a 167" base still remaining, Mt. Baker closed for the winter and people gathered from all over the country to kick off the last day of the season. It was the perfect...
Summit-at-Snoqualmie, WA - April 20, 2007. A day that will live in infamy for Northwest snowboarding as we know it. Well actually, April 19-21. It was on these days that Grenade's army of shred-soldiers descended on the Seattle area for...
It's always good to be back in Whistler, and especially for the 07 Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival. For those not in the know, the Telus Festival is one of, if not the largest, winter festival in the world....
Although Craig Kelly had an enormous influence on snowboarding in the Northwest, there were certainly individuals who had an enormous influence on his life and career. Today, all in the NW snowboard community are mourning the loss of Bob Barci,...
March 18-29th La freq Week and Freq Week 07: Building upon last year's unequivocal success, frequency TSJ and Baldface opted to add a ladies-only event (La Freq Week), as well as doing a two-session co-ed Freq Week. With ladies exiting...
The first ever La Freq Week went down at Baldface with smiles all around. Barrett Christy and Megan Pischke were present to share in the stoke and pass on some powder riding tips. Guides Buff and Caleb took care of...
The morning of daylight savings is a doozie of a time to hold a slopestyle competition, but add in warm weather and torrential downpours, a dearth of organic coffee at Starbucks, and a late night the night before, and you...