http://live.tetongravity.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from media-75233 on Teton Gravity Research Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:20:34 GMT Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:20:34 GMT dev@tetongravity.com (TetonGravityResearch) dev@tetongravity.com (TetonGravityResearch) KickApps Feed Builder 2012-10-17T22:20:34Z 1344 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=75233&sortType=recent&tags=null 0 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Arapahoe-Basin-Opens-For-The-2012-13-Ski-And-Snowboard-Season/blog/6406411/75233.html [image] Arapahoe Basin opened the season this morning with a gorgeous, sunny day and a couple hundred stoked skiers and riders out getting in some October turns. The Black Mountain Express lift is running, and the intermediate trail High Noon as well as six features in the High Divide Terrain Park open. [image] [image] [image] Arapahoe Basin opened the season this morning with a gorgeous, sunny day and a couple hundred stoked skiers and riders out getting in some October turns. The Black Mountain Express lift is running, and the intermediate trail High Noon as well as six features in the High Divide Terrain Park open. [image] [image] Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:20:34 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Arapahoe-Basin-Opens-For-The-2012-13-Ski-And-Snowboard-Season/blog/6406411/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-17T22:20:34Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Arapahoe Basin opened the season this morning with a gorgeous, sunny day and a couple hundred stoked skiers and riders out getting in some October turns. The Black Mountain Express lift is running, and the intermediate trail High Noon as well as six features in the High Divide Terrain Park open. [image] [image] arapahoe basin, colorado, opening day, resort news, skiing, snowboarding nonadult false News: Arapahoe Basin Opens For The 2012-13 Ski And Snowboard Season text blog arapahoe basin,colorado,opening day,resort news,skiing,snowboarding 353 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Arapahoe Basin 0 0 6406411 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Amplid-Ambush-Acedemy-Offers-New-Way-To-Become-Sponsored/blog/6406385/75233.html Amplid has launched a completely new concept in athlete sponsorship, the Amplid Ambush Academy. Amplid has teamed-up with GoPro in a search for 20 talented, unsigned snowboarders and 20 ripping skiers who are hungry for an opportunity to prove themselves to a potential sponsor.  Over the course of a season, they will compete in riding, filming and photo challenges that reflect the expectations on pro riders in the industry today.“It’s crazy how being a pro rider has changed in only a few years. Building a career five years ago meant begging to get on magazine trips or praying that sponsors could afford to pay for a spot on next season’s big movie. Now it’s all about filming and editing your own movies and using social media to promote yourself. Amplid needs team riders with this complete skills package and the Amplid Ambush Academy is about finding them.”  Says Amplid co-founder Peter Bauer.At the start of every month throughout the season, a member of Amplid’s International Cartel Team will set the 20 chosen shredders their challenge; there will be five in total. In addition to awarding prizes to the winner of each challenge, at the end of the 2012/13 winter season, Amplid will offer the Academy members that have really impressed a place on the team.Those applicants who make the cut and are accepted on to the Academy will receive a welcome pack with a GoPro Hero 2, the best way to capture that killer footage in crisp HD; a soft goods pack and a huge Proform discount on Amplid gear.Riders that think they have what it takes to be a part of the Amplid Ambush Academy can access more information and apply at www.amplid.com. Amplid has launched a completely new concept in athlete sponsorship, the Amplid Ambush Academy. Amplid has teamed-up with GoPro in a search for 20 talented, unsigned snowboarders and 20 ripping skiers who are hungry for an opportunity to prove themselves to a potential sponsor.  Over the course of a season, they will compete in riding, filming and photo challenges that reflect the expectations on pro riders in the industry today.“It’s crazy how being a pro rider has changed in only a few years. Building a career five years ago meant begging to get on magazine trips or praying that sponsors could afford to pay for a spot on next season’s big movie. Now it’s all about filming and editing your own movies and using social media to promote yourself. Amplid needs team riders with this complete skills package and the Amplid Ambush Academy is about finding them.”  Says Amplid co-founder Peter Bauer.At the start of every month throughout the season, a member of Amplid’s International Cartel Team will set the 20 chosen shredders their challenge; there will be five in total. In addition to awarding prizes to the winner of each challenge, at the end of the 2012/13 winter season, Amplid will offer the Academy members that have really impressed a place on the team.Those applicants who make the cut and are accepted on to the Academy will receive a welcome pack with a GoPro Hero 2, the best way to capture that killer footage in crisp HD; a soft goods pack and a huge Proform discount on Amplid gear.Riders that think they have what it takes to be a part of the Amplid Ambush Academy can access more information and apply at www.amplid.com. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:03:42 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Amplid-Ambush-Acedemy-Offers-New-Way-To-Become-Sponsored/blog/6406385/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-17T18:03:42Z Teton Gravity Research Amplid has launched a completely new concept in athlete sponsorship, the Amplid Ambush Academy. Amplid has teamed-up with GoPro in a search for 20 talented, unsigned snowboarders and 20 ripping skiers who are hungry for an opportunity to prove themselves to a potential sponsor.  Over the course of a season, they will compete in riding, filming and photo challenges that reflect the expectations on pro riders in the industry today.“It’s crazy how being a pro rider has changed in only a few years. Building a career five years ago meant begging to get on magazine trips or praying that sponsors could afford to pay for a spot on next season’s big movie. Now it’s all about filming and editing your own movies and using social media to promote yourself. Amplid needs team riders with this complete skills package and the Amplid Ambush Academy is about finding them.”  Says Amplid co-founder Peter Bauer.At the start of every month throughout the season, a member of Amplid’s International Cartel Team will set the 20 chosen shredders their challenge; there will be five in total. In addition to awarding prizes to the winner of each challenge, at the end of the 2012/13 winter season, Amplid will offer the Academy members that have really impressed a place on the team.Those applicants who make the cut and are accepted on to the Academy will receive a welcome pack with a GoPro Hero 2, the best way to capture that killer footage in crisp HD; a soft goods pack and a huge Proform discount on Amplid gear.Riders that think they have what it takes to be a part of the Amplid Ambush Academy can access more information and apply at www.amplid.com. amplid, skiing, snowboarding, sponsorship nonadult false News: Amplid Ambush Acedemy Offers New Way To Become Sponsored text blog amplid,skiing,snowboarding,sponsorship 159 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 6406385 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Arapahoe-Basin-Announces-Opening-Day-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6401547/75233.html [image] Ski area will be first in Colorado to open ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) announced that Wednesday, October 17, 2012, will mark the official start to the Colorado ski and snowboard season. The Black Mountain Express lift will start at 9:00 a.m. MST to shuttle guests to the beginning of the intermediate High Noon trail at mid-mountain. “We’re extremely excited to be the first ski area to open in Colorado,” said Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO. “The staff and I can’t wait to see skiers and riders out on the hill having fun. That’s what we live for.” New at A-Basin for the 2012-13 season is the Pika Place Learning Area, scheduled to open November 2012. Situated in the base area adjacent to the Black Mountain Express lift, Pika Place is geared toward younger guests and first-time skiers and riders. Pika Place features a new trail, a new conveyor lift and Ace’s Kids Park, a beginner-level terrain park with smaller versions of popular features found in A-Basin’s other two terrain parks. This season, A-Basin launched an on-site Rossignol Experience Center designed to help skiers elevate their on-mountain experience and skiing technique. This rental program features an array of Rossignol skis with auto-turn rocker technology, an innovation that provides greater control and confidence to skiers of all abilities. Guests can receive the guaranteed lowest price on A-Basin lift tickets by purchasing them in advance at ArapahoeBasin.com. Current lift ticket window pricing will run through December 21, 2012, with adult (19+ years) full-day tickets priced at $64, youth (15-18 years) window tickets priced at $54 and child (6-14 years) window tickets priced at $32. Children under age 5 ski free. A-Basin also offers several season pass products, including the two-season Double Down Pass ($499; on sale through December 31, 2012). For season pass pricing and snow conditions, please visit ArapahoeBasin.com or call 888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246). Here’s to a great 2012-13 season! [image] Ski area will be first in Colorado to open ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) announced that Wednesday, October 17, 2012, will mark the official start to the Colorado ski and snowboard season. The Black Mountain Express lift will start at 9:00 a.m. MST to shuttle guests to the beginning of the intermediate High Noon trail at mid-mountain. “We’re extremely excited to be the first ski area to open in Colorado,” said Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO. “The staff and I can’t wait to see skiers and riders out on the hill having fun. That’s what we live for.” New at A-Basin for the 2012-13 season is the Pika Place Learning Area, scheduled to open November 2012. Situated in the base area adjacent to the Black Mountain Express lift, Pika Place is geared toward younger guests and first-time skiers and riders. Pika Place features a new trail, a new conveyor lift and Ace’s Kids Park, a beginner-level terrain park with smaller versions of popular features found in A-Basin’s other two terrain parks. This season, A-Basin launched an on-site Rossignol Experience Center designed to help skiers elevate their on-mountain experience and skiing technique. This rental program features an array of Rossignol skis with auto-turn rocker technology, an innovation that provides greater control and confidence to skiers of all abilities. Guests can receive the guaranteed lowest price on A-Basin lift tickets by purchasing them in advance at ArapahoeBasin.com. Current lift ticket window pricing will run through December 21, 2012, with adult (19+ years) full-day tickets priced at $64, youth (15-18 years) window tickets priced at $54 and child (6-14 years) window tickets priced at $32. Children under age 5 ski free. A-Basin also offers several season pass products, including the two-season Double Down Pass ($499; on sale through December 31, 2012). For season pass pricing and snow conditions, please visit ArapahoeBasin.com or call 888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246). Here’s to a great 2012-13 season! Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:27:23 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Arapahoe-Basin-Announces-Opening-Day-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6401547/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-16T04:27:23Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Ski area will be first in Colorado to open ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) announced that Wednesday, October 17, 2012, will mark the official start to the Colorado ski and snowboard season. The Black Mountain Express lift will start at 9:00 a.m. MST to shuttle guests to the beginning of the intermediate High Noon trail at mid-mountain. “We’re extremely excited to be the first ski area to open in Colorado,” said Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO. “The staff and I can’t wait to see skiers and riders out on the hill having fun. That’s what we live for.” New at A-Basin for the 2012-13 season is the Pika Place Learning Area, scheduled to open November 2012. Situated in the base area adjacent to the Black Mountain Express lift, Pika Place is geared toward younger guests and first-time skiers and riders. Pika Place features a new trail, a new conveyor lift and Ace’s Kids Park, a beginner-level terrain park with smaller versions of popular features found in A-Basin’s other two terrain parks. This season, A-Basin launched an on-site Rossignol Experience Center designed to help skiers elevate their on-mountain experience and skiing technique. This rental program features an array of Rossignol skis with auto-turn rocker technology, an innovation that provides greater control and confidence to skiers of all abilities. Guests can receive the guaranteed lowest price on A-Basin lift tickets by purchasing them in advance at ArapahoeBasin.com. Current lift ticket window pricing will run through December 21, 2012, with adult (19+ years) full-day tickets priced at $64, youth (15-18 years) window tickets priced at $54 and child (6-14 years) window tickets priced at $32. Children under age 5 ski free. A-Basin also offers several season pass products, including the two-season Double Down Pass ($499; on sale through December 31, 2012). For season pass pricing and snow conditions, please visit ArapahoeBasin.com or call 888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246). Here’s to a great 2012-13 season! arapahoe basin, colorado, skiing, snowboarding nonadult false News: Arapahoe Basin Announces Opening Day For 2012-13 Season text blog arapahoe basin,colorado,skiing,snowboarding 300 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Arapahoe Basin 0 0 6401547 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_Loveland-Ski-Area-Sees-New-Snow-Gets-Ready-To-Open/blog/6401519/75233.html [image] The Loveland snowmaking crew was able to make snow this weekend. Mother Nature dropped 3-4 inches of snow to help out the snowmaking efforts.  The snowcats were out pushing the piles of snow this morning in preparation for Opening Day. Loveland Ski Area will open in the next week or so.Photos by Dustin Schaefer [image] [image] The Loveland snowmaking crew was able to make snow this weekend. Mother Nature dropped 3-4 inches of snow to help out the snowmaking efforts.  The snowcats were out pushing the piles of snow this morning in preparation for Opening Day. Loveland Ski Area will open in the next week or so.Photos by Dustin Schaefer [image] Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:08:39 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_Loveland-Ski-Area-Sees-New-Snow-Gets-Ready-To-Open/blog/6401519/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-16T00:08:39Z Teton Gravity Research [image] The Loveland snowmaking crew was able to make snow this weekend. Mother Nature dropped 3-4 inches of snow to help out the snowmaking efforts.  The snowcats were out pushing the piles of snow this morning in preparation for Opening Day. Loveland Ski Area will open in the next week or so.Photos by Dustin Schaefer [image] colorado, loveland ski area, snowmaking nonadult false Loveland Ski Area Sees New Snow, Gets Ready To Open text blog colorado,loveland ski area,snowmaking 216 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Loveland Ski Area 0 0 6401519 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_Snow-Storm-Hits-AspenSnowmass/blog/6401505/75233.html [image] Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. – The first signs of winter have arrived in Aspen/Snowmass. With only 40 days until the lifts start spinning, the four area mountains were hit with the first significant snowfall of the 12-13 season.  Snow accumulated at 9,000 feet and above and the first snowflakes fell in downtown Aspen. [image] [image] [image] [image] Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. – The first signs of winter have arrived in Aspen/Snowmass. With only 40 days until the lifts start spinning, the four area mountains were hit with the first significant snowfall of the 12-13 season.  Snow accumulated at 9,000 feet and above and the first snowflakes fell in downtown Aspen. [image] [image] [image] Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:43:48 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_Snow-Storm-Hits-AspenSnowmass/blog/6401505/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-15T23:43:48Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. – The first signs of winter have arrived in Aspen/Snowmass. With only 40 days until the lifts start spinning, the four area mountains were hit with the first significant snowfall of the 12-13 season.  Snow accumulated at 9,000 feet and above and the first snowflakes fell in downtown Aspen. [image] [image] [image] aspen, early, season, snow, snowmass nonadult false Snow Storm Hits Aspen/Snowmass text blog aspen,early,season,snow,snowmass 224 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Aspen 0 0 6401505 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_First-Snow-Of-The-Season-Falls-On-Park-City/blog/6401481/75233.html [image] Here's a series of images taken the morning of Saturday, October 13, after snow fell overnight at Park City Mountain Resort. The resort opens 5 weeks from today, November 17!These images were taken on and around McConkey's chair. [image] [image] [image] [image] Here's a series of images taken the morning of Saturday, October 13, after snow fell overnight at Park City Mountain Resort. The resort opens 5 weeks from today, November 17!These images were taken on and around McConkey's chair. [image] [image] [image] Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:13:59 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_First-Snow-Of-The-Season-Falls-On-Park-City/blog/6401481/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-15T23:13:59Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Here's a series of images taken the morning of Saturday, October 13, after snow fell overnight at Park City Mountain Resort. The resort opens 5 weeks from today, November 17!These images were taken on and around McConkey's chair. [image] [image] [image] park city mountain resort, utah nonadult false First Snow Of The Season Falls On Park City text blog park city mountain resort,utah 139 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States UT Park City 0 0 6401481 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_Copper-Mountain-Sees-First-Dusting-Of-Snow-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6401441/75233.html [image] It snowed at Copper Mountain on October 13, 2012. Check these photos and get amped for winter! [image] [image] It snowed at Copper Mountain on October 13, 2012. Check these photos and get amped for winter! [image] Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:22:18 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_Copper-Mountain-Sees-First-Dusting-Of-Snow-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6401441/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-15T22:22:18Z Teton Gravity Research [image] It snowed at Copper Mountain on October 13, 2012. Check these photos and get amped for winter! [image] colorado, copper mountain, skiing, snow, snowboarding nonadult false Copper Mountain Sees First Dusting Of Snow For 2012-13 Season text blog colorado,copper mountain,skiing,snow,snowboarding 197 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Copper Mountain 0 0 6401441 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Devun-Walsh-Joins-The-NOW-Snowboarding-Team/blog/6389947/75233.html [image] Backcountry pioneer Devun Walsh has been riding the NOW IPO since day oneWHISTLER, BC – There are very few in the snowboard game who have earned such universal respect and status as Devun Walsh. One of the biggest names in the industry, Walsh has over 40 banger video parts to his credit filled with choker-deep powder, the biggest and baddest natural terrain, and ageless style. As king of the Whistler backcountry, Devun’s smooth style and uncanny ability to make snowboarding look fun in an age of huck and spin video-antics has made him a legend.A backcountry rider with a skateboard-influenced style, Devun Walsh has partnered with infamous Wildcats member and long-time friend JF Pelchat by signing a deal with NOW Snowboarding which positions Walsh as a shareholder within the innovative new binding company.“Devun is one of the most influential riders in the industry and we’re thrilled to have him on NOW,” comments JF Pelchat, inventor and founder of NOW Snowboarding. “Dev has been riding the binding since day one and has been instrumental in testing it, improving on it, and making it what it is today.”NOW Snowboarding came to life in Pelchat’s garage six years ago when he started tweaking traditional bindings with technology borrowed from the world of skateboarding. Built around the NOW IPO hanger, the world’s first skate-influenced binding has a kingpin and bushings leveraging riders’ energy to create a smoother and more powerful ride while considerably reducing on-snow chatter and foot fatigue.“I love the feel and control of the binding,” explains Walsh. “‎I've always been someone who rides a super tight binding with a big high back for control but it always hindered my tweak ability. NOW bindings have so much control that I can ride them loose and with smaller backs, it's the best.”With the NOW IPO hitting stores across Canada and the US and winter right around the corner, NOW is excited to have Walsh do what he does best: continue to creatively pioneer the backcountry and document the magic, so we can all be continually inspired to shred.Make sure to check out Devun Walsh along with his DC teammates in the new DC Snow film titled Must Be Nice, releasing today, Tuesday October 09, 2012 at 11 am PST.Connect with NOW:Web – www.now-snowboarding.comTwitter - @nowbindingsFacebook - www.facebook.com/nowsnowboardingInstagram - @nowbindings Please credit: Colin Adair, Location: Whistler Backcountry. [image] Backcountry pioneer Devun Walsh has been riding the NOW IPO since day oneWHISTLER, BC – There are very few in the snowboard game who have earned such universal respect and status as Devun Walsh. One of the biggest names in the industry, Walsh has over 40 banger video parts to his credit filled with choker-deep powder, the biggest and baddest natural terrain, and ageless style. As king of the Whistler backcountry, Devun’s smooth style and uncanny ability to make snowboarding look fun in an age of huck and spin video-antics has made him a legend.A backcountry rider with a skateboard-influenced style, Devun Walsh has partnered with infamous Wildcats member and long-time friend JF Pelchat by signing a deal with NOW Snowboarding which positions Walsh as a shareholder within the innovative new binding company.“Devun is one of the most influential riders in the industry and we’re thrilled to have him on NOW,” comments JF Pelchat, inventor and founder of NOW Snowboarding. “Dev has been riding the binding since day one and has been instrumental in testing it, improving on it, and making it what it is today.”NOW Snowboarding came to life in Pelchat’s garage six years ago when he started tweaking traditional bindings with technology borrowed from the world of skateboarding. Built around the NOW IPO hanger, the world’s first skate-influenced binding has a kingpin and bushings leveraging riders’ energy to create a smoother and more powerful ride while considerably reducing on-snow chatter and foot fatigue.“I love the feel and control of the binding,” explains Walsh. “‎I've always been someone who rides a super tight binding with a big high back for control but it always hindered my tweak ability. NOW bindings have so much control that I can ride them loose and with smaller backs, it's the best.”With the NOW IPO hitting stores across Canada and the US and winter right around the corner, NOW is excited to have Walsh do what he does best: continue to creatively pioneer the backcountry and document the magic, so we can all be continually inspired to shred.Make sure to check out Devun Walsh along with his DC teammates in the new DC Snow film titled Must Be Nice, releasing today, Tuesday October 09, 2012 at 11 am PST.Connect with NOW:Web – www.now-snowboarding.comTwitter - @nowbindingsFacebook - www.facebook.com/nowsnowboardingInstagram - @nowbindings Please credit: Colin Adair, Location: Whistler Backcountry. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:44:30 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Devun-Walsh-Joins-The-NOW-Snowboarding-Team/blog/6389947/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-09T16:44:30Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Backcountry pioneer Devun Walsh has been riding the NOW IPO since day oneWHISTLER, BC – There are very few in the snowboard game who have earned such universal respect and status as Devun Walsh. One of the biggest names in the industry, Walsh has over 40 banger video parts to his credit filled with choker-deep powder, the biggest and baddest natural terrain, and ageless style. As king of the Whistler backcountry, Devun’s smooth style and uncanny ability to make snowboarding look fun in an age of huck and spin video-antics has made him a legend.A backcountry rider with a skateboard-influenced style, Devun Walsh has partnered with infamous Wildcats member and long-time friend JF Pelchat by signing a deal with NOW Snowboarding which positions Walsh as a shareholder within the innovative new binding company.“Devun is one of the most influential riders in the industry and we’re thrilled to have him on NOW,” comments JF Pelchat, inventor and founder of NOW Snowboarding. “Dev has been riding the binding since day one and has been instrumental in testing it, improving on it, and making it what it is today.”NOW Snowboarding came to life in Pelchat’s garage six years ago when he started tweaking traditional bindings with technology borrowed from the world of skateboarding. Built around the NOW IPO hanger, the world’s first skate-influenced binding has a kingpin and bushings leveraging riders’ energy to create a smoother and more powerful ride while considerably reducing on-snow chatter and foot fatigue.“I love the feel and control of the binding,” explains Walsh. “‎I've always been someone who rides a super tight binding with a big high back for control but it always hindered my tweak ability. NOW bindings have so much control that I can ride them loose and with smaller backs, it's the best.”With the NOW IPO hitting stores across Canada and the US and winter right around the corner, NOW is excited to have Walsh do what he does best: continue to creatively pioneer the backcountry and document the magic, so we can all be continually inspired to shred.Make sure to check out Devun Walsh along with his DC teammates in the new DC Snow film titled Must Be Nice, releasing today, Tuesday October 09, 2012 at 11 am PST.Connect with NOW:Web – www.now-snowboarding.comTwitter - @nowbindingsFacebook - www.facebook.com/nowsnowboardingInstagram - @nowbindings Please credit: Colin Adair, Location: Whistler Backcountry. devun walsh, now bindings nonadult false News: Devun Walsh Joins The NOW Snowboarding Team text blog devun walsh,now bindings 203 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Canada BC Whistler Blackcomb 0 0 6389947 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Minnesota39s-Wild-Mountain-First-US-Ski-Area-To-Open-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6388297/75233.html On Oct. 7, 2012, Wild Mountain in Minnesota, was the first ski area to open in the nation. Snow covered a majority of the Bunny Hill and stayed open the whole day. Wild Mountain is located seven miles north of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, along the banks of the serene St. Croix River. Less than an hour’s drive north of the Twin Cities takes you ‘Just North Enough’ to a winter playground where family and friends are able to enjoy a day of fun together. With 26 runs traversing 100 acres of snow covered terrain, skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities enjoy the great outdoors in Minnesota.This season Wild Mountain celebrates 40 years of bringing winter fun to the area. In 1972 Dennis and Cam Raedeke purchased what had been known as the Val Croix Ski Area and began its transformation to Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation, a year round family recreation area. Wild Mountain is now operated by two of their children, Dan Raedeke and Amy Frischmon, continuing the proud tradition of family ownership and operation.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to establish another tradition, the title as the first Midwest area to open for the past 35 years! Midwest snowfall is neither sufficient nor dependable enough to support a season of skiing and riding. To make up for this shortfall of natural snow, ski areas in the Midwest (as well as other areas in the country) rely on manmade; or manufactured snow. Just the right mix of cold, dry air (remember Just North Enough!) and water with the right equipment allows for ample snow coverage at the area – even if there is no snow in your backyard.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to maintain not only its tradition of being first to open in the Midwest, but it also has allowed Wild Mountain to be the first to be 100% open, typically by Thanksgiving weekend, and to sustain one of the longest Midwest seasons! In 10 of the past 25 years Wild Mountain has opened in October, and typically closes for the season the last weekend in March.Fun Dates: October 18th, 1992 Wild Mountain was the first ski area to open in North America. November 27, 2010, Wild Mountain was the first ski area in North America to be 100% open! www.wildmountain.com On Oct. 7, 2012, Wild Mountain in Minnesota, was the first ski area to open in the nation. Snow covered a majority of the Bunny Hill and stayed open the whole day. Wild Mountain is located seven miles north of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, along the banks of the serene St. Croix River. Less than an hour’s drive north of the Twin Cities takes you ‘Just North Enough’ to a winter playground where family and friends are able to enjoy a day of fun together. With 26 runs traversing 100 acres of snow covered terrain, skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities enjoy the great outdoors in Minnesota.This season Wild Mountain celebrates 40 years of bringing winter fun to the area. In 1972 Dennis and Cam Raedeke purchased what had been known as the Val Croix Ski Area and began its transformation to Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation, a year round family recreation area. Wild Mountain is now operated by two of their children, Dan Raedeke and Amy Frischmon, continuing the proud tradition of family ownership and operation.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to establish another tradition, the title as the first Midwest area to open for the past 35 years! Midwest snowfall is neither sufficient nor dependable enough to support a season of skiing and riding. To make up for this shortfall of natural snow, ski areas in the Midwest (as well as other areas in the country) rely on manmade; or manufactured snow. Just the right mix of cold, dry air (remember Just North Enough!) and water with the right equipment allows for ample snow coverage at the area – even if there is no snow in your backyard.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to maintain not only its tradition of being first to open in the Midwest, but it also has allowed Wild Mountain to be the first to be 100% open, typically by Thanksgiving weekend, and to sustain one of the longest Midwest seasons! In 10 of the past 25 years Wild Mountain has opened in October, and typically closes for the season the last weekend in March.Fun Dates: October 18th, 1992 Wild Mountain was the first ski area to open in North America. November 27, 2010, Wild Mountain was the first ski area in North America to be 100% open! www.wildmountain.com Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:50:11 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Minnesota39s-Wild-Mountain-First-US-Ski-Area-To-Open-For-2012-13-Season/blog/6388297/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-09T02:44:54Z Teton Gravity Research On Oct. 7, 2012, Wild Mountain in Minnesota, was the first ski area to open in the nation. Snow covered a majority of the Bunny Hill and stayed open the whole day. Wild Mountain is located seven miles north of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, along the banks of the serene St. Croix River. Less than an hour’s drive north of the Twin Cities takes you ‘Just North Enough’ to a winter playground where family and friends are able to enjoy a day of fun together. With 26 runs traversing 100 acres of snow covered terrain, skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities enjoy the great outdoors in Minnesota.This season Wild Mountain celebrates 40 years of bringing winter fun to the area. In 1972 Dennis and Cam Raedeke purchased what had been known as the Val Croix Ski Area and began its transformation to Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation, a year round family recreation area. Wild Mountain is now operated by two of their children, Dan Raedeke and Amy Frischmon, continuing the proud tradition of family ownership and operation.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to establish another tradition, the title as the first Midwest area to open for the past 35 years! Midwest snowfall is neither sufficient nor dependable enough to support a season of skiing and riding. To make up for this shortfall of natural snow, ski areas in the Midwest (as well as other areas in the country) rely on manmade; or manufactured snow. Just the right mix of cold, dry air (remember Just North Enough!) and water with the right equipment allows for ample snow coverage at the area – even if there is no snow in your backyard.Being ‘Just North Enough’ has allowed Wild Mountain to maintain not only its tradition of being first to open in the Midwest, but it also has allowed Wild Mountain to be the first to be 100% open, typically by Thanksgiving weekend, and to sustain one of the longest Midwest seasons! In 10 of the past 25 years Wild Mountain has opened in October, and typically closes for the season the last weekend in March.Fun Dates: October 18th, 1992 Wild Mountain was the first ski area to open in North America. November 27, 2010, Wild Mountain was the first ski area in North America to be 100% open! www.wildmountain.com 2012, day, minnesota, opening, skiing, snowboarding, wild mountain nonadult false News: Minnesota's Wild Mountain First US Ski Area To Open For 2012-13 Season text blog 2012,day,minnesota,opening,skiing,snowboarding,wild mountain 368 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States MN Wild Mountain 0 0 6388297 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Dynafit-Athlete-Benedikt-Bhm-Completes-Speed-Summit-Of-Manaslu/blog/6388149/75233.html [image] A long cherished dream of Benedikt Böhm came true on September 30. After 15 hours and 3,300 metres of climbing without oxygen, he stood on the summit of 8,163-meter Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world located in Nepal. After equally exceptional climbs, his partners, Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade, were stopped just short of the summit. The ascent took place in the aftermath of the avalanche that claimed several lives a week before. Although over-shadowed by this tragedy, the climbers decided to make one last attempt to climb the peak because of the years of preparation and mental commitment. The fact that they had done everything possible to help the victims of the accident helped them make the decision. “The decision to try for the summit after such a tragedy was a difficult one, but ultimately I decided to climb in their honour and it also helped me cope with the emotional challenges I was also going through from being first on-scene to such a tragedy,” said Benedikt Böhm. For Böhm and Haag, the journey up Manaslu began five years earlier. In 2007 they travelled to Manaslu with the same goal in mind, but had to turn back at 7,300 metres due to the danger of avalanches. This time around, after acclimatizing for weeks and a whole day of decision-making in base camp, the team had a stroke of luck: a weather window and stable snowpack. [image] Setting off at 6 p.m. from base camp at 5,000 meter and without oxygen, Benedikt and Sebastian had almost 3,300 vertical metres of climbing ahead of them to reach the summit. Conditions deteriorated at 7,400 metres and the three climbers were battling fierce storms and icy cold.  Böhm, who went on ahead of the team, waited for Haag in an unoccupied tent at camp two. After an hour it was time to get underway again, and they considered abandoning the attempt, but mustered the effort to continue the ascent as a group. The wind eased off as the sun went down. Benedikt Böhm went the final 150 meters alone to reach the summit at 9 in the morning, after five hours of climbing from camp two. Happy, but humbled in remembrance of the accident a few days previously, he did not pose for the usual victory shot on the summit. Instead, he dedicated the ascent to the climbers who had died in the accident. After waiting for an hour he went back to meet with Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade who chose to turn back 150 meters short of the summit to save their energy for a safe ski descent. “The most important thing of any expedition is first and foremost to come home safely,” commented Sebastian Haag. “The events of the past few weeks have given me even more respect for the power of these mountains and my first goal is to see my family again.” Skiing together, the group reached base camp after 8 hours of descent. The total climb, including speed ascent and ski descent, took 23.5 hours. Typical climbs up Manaslu using oxygen take four days. It was an unbelievable achievement, not just for Benedikt Böhm, but for the whole team on Manaslu. According to official records, it is the first-ever speed ascent of Manaslu coupled with a subsequent ski descent. [image] A long cherished dream of Benedikt Böhm came true on September 30. After 15 hours and 3,300 metres of climbing without oxygen, he stood on the summit of 8,163-meter Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world located in Nepal. After equally exceptional climbs, his partners, Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade, were stopped just short of the summit. The ascent took place in the aftermath of the avalanche that claimed several lives a week before. Although over-shadowed by this tragedy, the climbers decided to make one last attempt to climb the peak because of the years of preparation and mental commitment. The fact that they had done everything possible to help the victims of the accident helped them make the decision. “The decision to try for the summit after such a tragedy was a difficult one, but ultimately I decided to climb in their honour and it also helped me cope with the emotional challenges I was also going through from being first on-scene to such a tragedy,” said Benedikt Böhm. For Böhm and Haag, the journey up Manaslu began five years earlier. In 2007 they travelled to Manaslu with the same goal in mind, but had to turn back at 7,300 metres due to the danger of avalanches. This time around, after acclimatizing for weeks and a whole day of decision-making in base camp, the team had a stroke of luck: a weather window and stable snowpack. [image] Setting off at 6 p.m. from base camp at 5,000 meter and without oxygen, Benedikt and Sebastian had almost 3,300 vertical metres of climbing ahead of them to reach the summit. Conditions deteriorated at 7,400 metres and the three climbers were battling fierce storms and icy cold.  Böhm, who went on ahead of the team, waited for Haag in an unoccupied tent at camp two. After an hour it was time to get underway again, and they considered abandoning the attempt, but mustered the effort to continue the ascent as a group. The wind eased off as the sun went down. Benedikt Böhm went the final 150 meters alone to reach the summit at 9 in the morning, after five hours of climbing from camp two. Happy, but humbled in remembrance of the accident a few days previously, he did not pose for the usual victory shot on the summit. Instead, he dedicated the ascent to the climbers who had died in the accident. After waiting for an hour he went back to meet with Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade who chose to turn back 150 meters short of the summit to save their energy for a safe ski descent. “The most important thing of any expedition is first and foremost to come home safely,” commented Sebastian Haag. “The events of the past few weeks have given me even more respect for the power of these mountains and my first goal is to see my family again.” Skiing together, the group reached base camp after 8 hours of descent. The total climb, including speed ascent and ski descent, took 23.5 hours. Typical climbs up Manaslu using oxygen take four days. It was an unbelievable achievement, not just for Benedikt Böhm, but for the whole team on Manaslu. According to official records, it is the first-ever speed ascent of Manaslu coupled with a subsequent ski descent. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:08:42 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Dynafit-Athlete-Benedikt-Bhm-Completes-Speed-Summit-Of-Manaslu/blog/6388149/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-08T20:08:42Z Teton Gravity Research [image] A long cherished dream of Benedikt Böhm came true on September 30. After 15 hours and 3,300 metres of climbing without oxygen, he stood on the summit of 8,163-meter Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world located in Nepal. After equally exceptional climbs, his partners, Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade, were stopped just short of the summit. The ascent took place in the aftermath of the avalanche that claimed several lives a week before. Although over-shadowed by this tragedy, the climbers decided to make one last attempt to climb the peak because of the years of preparation and mental commitment. The fact that they had done everything possible to help the victims of the accident helped them make the decision. “The decision to try for the summit after such a tragedy was a difficult one, but ultimately I decided to climb in their honour and it also helped me cope with the emotional challenges I was also going through from being first on-scene to such a tragedy,” said Benedikt Böhm. For Böhm and Haag, the journey up Manaslu began five years earlier. In 2007 they travelled to Manaslu with the same goal in mind, but had to turn back at 7,300 metres due to the danger of avalanches. This time around, after acclimatizing for weeks and a whole day of decision-making in base camp, the team had a stroke of luck: a weather window and stable snowpack. [image] Setting off at 6 p.m. from base camp at 5,000 meter and without oxygen, Benedikt and Sebastian had almost 3,300 vertical metres of climbing ahead of them to reach the summit. Conditions deteriorated at 7,400 metres and the three climbers were battling fierce storms and icy cold.  Böhm, who went on ahead of the team, waited for Haag in an unoccupied tent at camp two. After an hour it was time to get underway again, and they considered abandoning the attempt, but mustered the effort to continue the ascent as a group. The wind eased off as the sun went down. Benedikt Böhm went the final 150 meters alone to reach the summit at 9 in the morning, after five hours of climbing from camp two. Happy, but humbled in remembrance of the accident a few days previously, he did not pose for the usual victory shot on the summit. Instead, he dedicated the ascent to the climbers who had died in the accident. After waiting for an hour he went back to meet with Sebastian Haag and Constantin Pade who chose to turn back 150 meters short of the summit to save their energy for a safe ski descent. “The most important thing of any expedition is first and foremost to come home safely,” commented Sebastian Haag. “The events of the past few weeks have given me even more respect for the power of these mountains and my first goal is to see my family again.” Skiing together, the group reached base camp after 8 hours of descent. The total climb, including speed ascent and ski descent, took 23.5 hours. Typical climbs up Manaslu using oxygen take four days. It was an unbelievable achievement, not just for Benedikt Böhm, but for the whole team on Manaslu. According to official records, it is the first-ever speed ascent of Manaslu coupled with a subsequent ski descent. benedikt böhm, dynafit, manaslu, speed ascent nonadult false News: Dynafit Athlete Benedikt Böhm Completes Speed Summit Of Manaslu text blog benedikt böhm,dynafit,manaslu,speed ascent 132 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Nepal Manaslu 0 0 6388149 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Discrete-Headwear-Announces-Chris-Logan-To-Team/blog/6388051/75233.html Salt Lake City-based headwear manufacturer announces Mammoth-based, Chris Logan to its athlete roster for the 2012-2013 season. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Discrete Sport, LLC, a rider founded, owned and conceived headwear brand in the winter sport industry, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Logan to their athlete program.  Equipped with some of the most stylish tricks on the competition scene and a number of strong film segments with Level 1, he is ready to showcase Discrete and make a solid addition to a well-rounded Discrete athlete roster.Discrete has committed to sponsor Chris because he stands out among the slopestyle and film skiing pack with a combination of technical tricks, style, and big airs.  Well known as the guinea pig for all of level 1’s massive jumps, Chris put out his strongest segment yet this season and shows no sign of slowing down.  Discrete is proud to help him in his future in the sport. Chris's strength is jumping, but he is a multi-talented skier with great rail skills.  His 2010/ 2011 season highlights include winning the North Face pipe and park open slopestyle, securing him a spot at his first Winter X Games.  In the 2011/ 2012 season, his second season of competing at a professional level he qualified for the finals in both of the Dew Tour stops that he competed in. This past season he aimed his focus more towards the film aspect of skiing, and with some very productive trips to Alaska, Europe, and Pemberton, BC he showed off his rounded ability in both the streets and backcountry jumping talents. “I created and built awareness for Discrete by sponsoring amazing athletes,” said Julian Carr, Discrete Owner and professional skier.  “Chris fits our program so well, it’s refreshing to know there is a kid out there with so much talent and an eagerness to work hard – that’s our formula.” Chris will be based out of Mammoth Lakes, California again for the 2012/ 2013 season.  He plans on competing in The Winter Dew Tour, along with a few other contests throughout the season.  He also plans on continuing his film career with Level 1 Productions and putting out web edits with his Mammoth based crew Montage Inc./ Purple City Project.  Discrete Sport, LLC is the true rider conceived, rider owned, rider operated headwear company in the snow industry.  Business operations begin in 2008, Discrete is a collaboration of athletes, designers, musicians, artists, and photographers.  The company’s international office is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with distribution in the United States, Norway, UK, France, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and South Korea.  For more, visit www.discreteheadwear.com Salt Lake City-based headwear manufacturer announces Mammoth-based, Chris Logan to its athlete roster for the 2012-2013 season. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Discrete Sport, LLC, a rider founded, owned and conceived headwear brand in the winter sport industry, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Logan to their athlete program.  Equipped with some of the most stylish tricks on the competition scene and a number of strong film segments with Level 1, he is ready to showcase Discrete and make a solid addition to a well-rounded Discrete athlete roster.Discrete has committed to sponsor Chris because he stands out among the slopestyle and film skiing pack with a combination of technical tricks, style, and big airs.  Well known as the guinea pig for all of level 1’s massive jumps, Chris put out his strongest segment yet this season and shows no sign of slowing down.  Discrete is proud to help him in his future in the sport. Chris's strength is jumping, but he is a multi-talented skier with great rail skills.  His 2010/ 2011 season highlights include winning the North Face pipe and park open slopestyle, securing him a spot at his first Winter X Games.  In the 2011/ 2012 season, his second season of competing at a professional level he qualified for the finals in both of the Dew Tour stops that he competed in. This past season he aimed his focus more towards the film aspect of skiing, and with some very productive trips to Alaska, Europe, and Pemberton, BC he showed off his rounded ability in both the streets and backcountry jumping talents. “I created and built awareness for Discrete by sponsoring amazing athletes,” said Julian Carr, Discrete Owner and professional skier.  “Chris fits our program so well, it’s refreshing to know there is a kid out there with so much talent and an eagerness to work hard – that’s our formula.” Chris will be based out of Mammoth Lakes, California again for the 2012/ 2013 season.  He plans on competing in The Winter Dew Tour, along with a few other contests throughout the season.  He also plans on continuing his film career with Level 1 Productions and putting out web edits with his Mammoth based crew Montage Inc./ Purple City Project.  Discrete Sport, LLC is the true rider conceived, rider owned, rider operated headwear company in the snow industry.  Business operations begin in 2008, Discrete is a collaboration of athletes, designers, musicians, artists, and photographers.  The company’s international office is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with distribution in the United States, Norway, UK, France, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and South Korea.  For more, visit www.discreteheadwear.com Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:14:18 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Discrete-Headwear-Announces-Chris-Logan-To-Team/blog/6388051/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-08T18:14:18Z Teton Gravity Research Salt Lake City-based headwear manufacturer announces Mammoth-based, Chris Logan to its athlete roster for the 2012-2013 season. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Discrete Sport, LLC, a rider founded, owned and conceived headwear brand in the winter sport industry, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Logan to their athlete program.  Equipped with some of the most stylish tricks on the competition scene and a number of strong film segments with Level 1, he is ready to showcase Discrete and make a solid addition to a well-rounded Discrete athlete roster.Discrete has committed to sponsor Chris because he stands out among the slopestyle and film skiing pack with a combination of technical tricks, style, and big airs.  Well known as the guinea pig for all of level 1’s massive jumps, Chris put out his strongest segment yet this season and shows no sign of slowing down.  Discrete is proud to help him in his future in the sport. Chris's strength is jumping, but he is a multi-talented skier with great rail skills.  His 2010/ 2011 season highlights include winning the North Face pipe and park open slopestyle, securing him a spot at his first Winter X Games.  In the 2011/ 2012 season, his second season of competing at a professional level he qualified for the finals in both of the Dew Tour stops that he competed in. This past season he aimed his focus more towards the film aspect of skiing, and with some very productive trips to Alaska, Europe, and Pemberton, BC he showed off his rounded ability in both the streets and backcountry jumping talents. “I created and built awareness for Discrete by sponsoring amazing athletes,” said Julian Carr, Discrete Owner and professional skier.  “Chris fits our program so well, it’s refreshing to know there is a kid out there with so much talent and an eagerness to work hard – that’s our formula.” Chris will be based out of Mammoth Lakes, California again for the 2012/ 2013 season.  He plans on competing in The Winter Dew Tour, along with a few other contests throughout the season.  He also plans on continuing his film career with Level 1 Productions and putting out web edits with his Mammoth based crew Montage Inc./ Purple City Project.  Discrete Sport, LLC is the true rider conceived, rider owned, rider operated headwear company in the snow industry.  Business operations begin in 2008, Discrete is a collaboration of athletes, designers, musicians, artists, and photographers.  The company’s international office is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with distribution in the United States, Norway, UK, France, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and South Korea.  For more, visit www.discreteheadwear.com athlete, chris logan, discrete headwear, news nonadult false News: Discrete Headwear Announces Chris Logan To Team text blog athlete,chris logan,discrete headwear,news 192 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States UT Salt Lake City 0 0 6388051 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Snow-Guns-Blazing-At-Loveland-Ski-Area/blog/6383797/75233.html [image] Day No. 2 of snowmaking went down last night at Loveland Ski Area.  The snowmakers were able to make snow at 2:30 a.m.  The guns are still going (10:04 a.m.)!  Mother Nature also dropped a couple inches of snow.  Things are looking great.  It typically takes about two weeks for Loveland's snowmaking team to cover the opening day run with an 18-inch base and tree-to-tree coverage for the first skiers and riders of the season. Loveland started making snow on October 6th last season and opened on October 14th.PHOTOS: Dustin Schaefer [image] [image] Day No. 2 of snowmaking went down last night at Loveland Ski Area.  The snowmakers were able to make snow at 2:30 a.m.  The guns are still going (10:04 a.m.)!  Mother Nature also dropped a couple inches of snow.  Things are looking great.  It typically takes about two weeks for Loveland's snowmaking team to cover the opening day run with an 18-inch base and tree-to-tree coverage for the first skiers and riders of the season. Loveland started making snow on October 6th last season and opened on October 14th.PHOTOS: Dustin Schaefer [image] Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:32:23 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Snow-Guns-Blazing-At-Loveland-Ski-Area/blog/6383797/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-06T01:32:23Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Day No. 2 of snowmaking went down last night at Loveland Ski Area.  The snowmakers were able to make snow at 2:30 a.m.  The guns are still going (10:04 a.m.)!  Mother Nature also dropped a couple inches of snow.  Things are looking great.  It typically takes about two weeks for Loveland's snowmaking team to cover the opening day run with an 18-inch base and tree-to-tree coverage for the first skiers and riders of the season. Loveland started making snow on October 6th last season and opened on October 14th.PHOTOS: Dustin Schaefer [image] 2012, loveland ski area, snowmaking nonadult false News: Snow Guns Blazing At Loveland Ski Area text blog 2012,loveland ski area,snowmaking 231 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Loveland Ski Area 0 0 6383797 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Body-Of-Skier-Remy-Lecluse-Found-After-Avalanche-On-Manaslu/blog/6383789/75233.html [image] The body of Chamonix guide and big mountain steep skier Rémy Lécluse was found in a crevasse on Mt. Manaslu this week, recovered, and turned over to French authorities in Kathmandu.“A team of seven Sherpas discovered the dead body of Remy Lecluse,” Ishwari Paudel, the managing director of Himalayan Guide, said. “His body was swept about 600 metres from the Camp Three. The Sherpas pulled it out from a crevasse.” Read The Full Story On The Adventure Journal Read More On The Manaslu Avalanche [image] The body of Chamonix guide and big mountain steep skier Rémy Lécluse was found in a crevasse on Mt. Manaslu this week, recovered, and turned over to French authorities in Kathmandu.“A team of seven Sherpas discovered the dead body of Remy Lecluse,” Ishwari Paudel, the managing director of Himalayan Guide, said. “His body was swept about 600 metres from the Camp Three. The Sherpas pulled it out from a crevasse.” Read The Full Story On The Adventure Journal Read More On The Manaslu Avalanche Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:23:52 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Body-Of-Skier-Remy-Lecluse-Found-After-Avalanche-On-Manaslu/blog/6383789/75233.html media-75233 2012-10-05T21:23:52Z Teton Gravity Research [image] The body of Chamonix guide and big mountain steep skier Rémy Lécluse was found in a crevasse on Mt. Manaslu this week, recovered, and turned over to French authorities in Kathmandu.“A team of seven Sherpas discovered the dead body of Remy Lecluse,” Ishwari Paudel, the managing director of Himalayan Guide, said. “His body was swept about 600 metres from the Camp Three. The Sherpas pulled it out from a crevasse.” Read The Full Story On The Adventure Journal Read More On The Manaslu Avalanche avalanche, death, manaslu avalanche, remy lecluse, ski, skier, skiing nonadult false News: Body Of Skier Remy Lecluse Found After Avalanche On Manaslu text blog avalanche,death,manaslu avalanche,remy lecluse,ski,skier,skiing 208 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Nepal Katmandu 0 0 6383789 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Glen-Plake-Recounts-Avalanche-On-Manaslu-CBS-News-Video/blog/6369201/75233.html Glen Plake is among the survivors of a deadly avalanche on Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest peak. He says he's thankful to be alive, but devastated his friends are still missing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports. Read more here. Glen Plake is among the survivors of a deadly avalanche on Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest peak. He says he's thankful to be alive, but devastated his friends are still missing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports. Read more here. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:39:41 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Glen-Plake-Recounts-Avalanche-On-Manaslu-CBS-News-Video/blog/6369201/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-27T00:39:41Z Teton Gravity Research Glen Plake is among the survivors of a deadly avalanche on Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest peak. He says he's thankful to be alive, but devastated his friends are still missing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports. Read more here. avalanche, glen plake, manaslu nonadult false News: Glen Plake Recounts Avalanche On Manaslu - CBS News Video text blog avalanche,glen plake,manaslu 274 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Nepal Manaslu 0 0 6369201 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-NOW-Bindings-Officially-Signs-Jeremy-Jones-For-A-Three-Year-Deal/blog/6365611/75233.html [image] Whistler, BC Canada — Jeremy Jones has officially signed a three-year deal that will also position him as a share holder of Now Snowboarding. NOW is very pleased and honored to be working with such a snowboard icon. Jeremy is at the forefront with his brand Jones Snowboards and the Now bindings are a perfect fit for all the Jones snowboards. This is huge for Now as Jeremy will help communicate the NOW technology and vision to his educated and outdoorsy audience. Jeremy is a key player in the world of snowboarding and his passion and knowledge of products will transpire into the NOW binding line. “From my first day riding the NOW bindings, I knew there was no going back to my traditional bindings," Jeremy Jones said. "The foot comfort, precision, power, and chatter reduction is what did it for me.”Check out Mr. Jones in the new TGR film, FURTHER. For more info please check the Jones Snowboards website. [image] Whistler, BC Canada — Jeremy Jones has officially signed a three-year deal that will also position him as a share holder of Now Snowboarding. NOW is very pleased and honored to be working with such a snowboard icon. Jeremy is at the forefront with his brand Jones Snowboards and the Now bindings are a perfect fit for all the Jones snowboards. This is huge for Now as Jeremy will help communicate the NOW technology and vision to his educated and outdoorsy audience. Jeremy is a key player in the world of snowboarding and his passion and knowledge of products will transpire into the NOW binding line. “From my first day riding the NOW bindings, I knew there was no going back to my traditional bindings," Jeremy Jones said. "The foot comfort, precision, power, and chatter reduction is what did it for me.”Check out Mr. Jones in the new TGR film, FURTHER. For more info please check the Jones Snowboards website. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:10:04 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-NOW-Bindings-Officially-Signs-Jeremy-Jones-For-A-Three-Year-Deal/blog/6365611/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-26T02:10:04Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Whistler, BC Canada — Jeremy Jones has officially signed a three-year deal that will also position him as a share holder of Now Snowboarding. NOW is very pleased and honored to be working with such a snowboard icon. Jeremy is at the forefront with his brand Jones Snowboards and the Now bindings are a perfect fit for all the Jones snowboards. This is huge for Now as Jeremy will help communicate the NOW technology and vision to his educated and outdoorsy audience. Jeremy is a key player in the world of snowboarding and his passion and knowledge of products will transpire into the NOW binding line. “From my first day riding the NOW bindings, I knew there was no going back to my traditional bindings," Jeremy Jones said. "The foot comfort, precision, power, and chatter reduction is what did it for me.”Check out Mr. Jones in the new TGR film, FURTHER. For more info please check the Jones Snowboards website. athlete news, jeremy jones, now bindings nonadult false News: NOW Bindings Officially Signs Jeremy Jones For A Three-Year Deal text blog athlete news,jeremy jones,now bindings 576 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Canada BC Whistler 0 0 6365611 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Three-G3-Skis-Recieve-Five-Awards-From-Four-Ski-Magazines/blog/6365597/75233.html [image] VANCOUVER, B.C. – This fall, three new 2012-2013 skis from G3 Genuine Guide Gear, manufacturer of industry-leading backcountry ski gear, won five separate media awards from four different ski-focused publications, Skiing, Powder, Freeskier and Backcountry magazines. With roots deep in backcountry and sidecountry ski culture, G3 has stepped into new terrain in recent years with wider, descent-focused, do-it-all skis such the Empire, Manhattan, District and women’s specific Cake. The Empire, G3’s newest ski for deep snow and busting through crud, received three awards, an Editor’s Choice Award from Backcountry Magazine, a Skier’s Choice Award in Powder’s Buyer’s Guide and a Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine. Backcountry’s editors wrote, “With 127 mm underfoot, full reverse camber and a titanal aluminum topsheet, the Empire weighs less than similar boards … testers found the Empire to be more of a sidecountry playtoy than a touring machine, and there it excels. One tester concluded simply, ‘Fun, fun, FUN!’” Powder wrote, “A playful and buttery float in powder —perfect for drifting down the mountains of your dreams. Just point ‘em, and go.” While the Empire led the lineup with the most awards, the newly redesigned Manhattan won an Editor’s Choice Award from Freeskier Magazine. And the new women’s specific Cake received the Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine.In addition to formal media awards, a number of other G3 skis were selected as notable performers in media ski tests. The Manhattan, the District and the Zest received Official Selection Medals from Skiing. And the District and the Cake were highlighted as notable performers in the Backcountry Gear Guide.“As a brand that’s well known for backcountry and sidecountry skis, we’ve been pushing hard in the past few years to add to our ski collection with the Descent series, do-it-all freeride boards that are equally at home in the ski area, in the sidecountry or in the backcountry and with any kind of binding: alpine, AT or tele,” said Oliver Steffen, founder and president of G3. “We’re psyched to get this kind of validation that we’re on the track we want to be.” To learn more about G3’s 2012-2013 skis, visit the G3 website: www.GenuineGuideGear.com. [image] VANCOUVER, B.C. – This fall, three new 2012-2013 skis from G3 Genuine Guide Gear, manufacturer of industry-leading backcountry ski gear, won five separate media awards from four different ski-focused publications, Skiing, Powder, Freeskier and Backcountry magazines. With roots deep in backcountry and sidecountry ski culture, G3 has stepped into new terrain in recent years with wider, descent-focused, do-it-all skis such the Empire, Manhattan, District and women’s specific Cake. The Empire, G3’s newest ski for deep snow and busting through crud, received three awards, an Editor’s Choice Award from Backcountry Magazine, a Skier’s Choice Award in Powder’s Buyer’s Guide and a Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine. Backcountry’s editors wrote, “With 127 mm underfoot, full reverse camber and a titanal aluminum topsheet, the Empire weighs less than similar boards … testers found the Empire to be more of a sidecountry playtoy than a touring machine, and there it excels. One tester concluded simply, ‘Fun, fun, FUN!’” Powder wrote, “A playful and buttery float in powder —perfect for drifting down the mountains of your dreams. Just point ‘em, and go.” While the Empire led the lineup with the most awards, the newly redesigned Manhattan won an Editor’s Choice Award from Freeskier Magazine. And the new women’s specific Cake received the Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine.In addition to formal media awards, a number of other G3 skis were selected as notable performers in media ski tests. The Manhattan, the District and the Zest received Official Selection Medals from Skiing. And the District and the Cake were highlighted as notable performers in the Backcountry Gear Guide.“As a brand that’s well known for backcountry and sidecountry skis, we’ve been pushing hard in the past few years to add to our ski collection with the Descent series, do-it-all freeride boards that are equally at home in the ski area, in the sidecountry or in the backcountry and with any kind of binding: alpine, AT or tele,” said Oliver Steffen, founder and president of G3. “We’re psyched to get this kind of validation that we’re on the track we want to be.” To learn more about G3’s 2012-2013 skis, visit the G3 website: www.GenuineGuideGear.com. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:48:27 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Three-G3-Skis-Recieve-Five-Awards-From-Four-Ski-Magazines/blog/6365597/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-25T21:48:27Z Teton Gravity Research [image] VANCOUVER, B.C. – This fall, three new 2012-2013 skis from G3 Genuine Guide Gear, manufacturer of industry-leading backcountry ski gear, won five separate media awards from four different ski-focused publications, Skiing, Powder, Freeskier and Backcountry magazines. With roots deep in backcountry and sidecountry ski culture, G3 has stepped into new terrain in recent years with wider, descent-focused, do-it-all skis such the Empire, Manhattan, District and women’s specific Cake. The Empire, G3’s newest ski for deep snow and busting through crud, received three awards, an Editor’s Choice Award from Backcountry Magazine, a Skier’s Choice Award in Powder’s Buyer’s Guide and a Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine. Backcountry’s editors wrote, “With 127 mm underfoot, full reverse camber and a titanal aluminum topsheet, the Empire weighs less than similar boards … testers found the Empire to be more of a sidecountry playtoy than a touring machine, and there it excels. One tester concluded simply, ‘Fun, fun, FUN!’” Powder wrote, “A playful and buttery float in powder —perfect for drifting down the mountains of your dreams. Just point ‘em, and go.” While the Empire led the lineup with the most awards, the newly redesigned Manhattan won an Editor’s Choice Award from Freeskier Magazine. And the new women’s specific Cake received the Tester’s Choice Medal from Skiing Magazine.In addition to formal media awards, a number of other G3 skis were selected as notable performers in media ski tests. The Manhattan, the District and the Zest received Official Selection Medals from Skiing. And the District and the Cake were highlighted as notable performers in the Backcountry Gear Guide.“As a brand that’s well known for backcountry and sidecountry skis, we’ve been pushing hard in the past few years to add to our ski collection with the Descent series, do-it-all freeride boards that are equally at home in the ski area, in the sidecountry or in the backcountry and with any kind of binding: alpine, AT or tele,” said Oliver Steffen, founder and president of G3. “We’re psyched to get this kind of validation that we’re on the track we want to be.” To learn more about G3’s 2012-2013 skis, visit the G3 website: www.GenuineGuideGear.com. g3, genuine guide gear nonadult false News: Three G3 Skis Recieve Five Awards From Four Ski Magazines text blog g3,genuine guide gear 171 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Canada BC Vancouver 0 0 6365597 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Colorado-Utah-Resorts-See-First-Snow-Of-The-2012-13-Season/blog/6365577/75233.html The Colorado high country has received a dusting of snow, including ski resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Monrach Mountain, Breckenridge and Aspen, among others. But the photo from Snowbird, Utah, really shows that winter is on its way.  Enjoy the photos and get stoked for the season.  Opening day is just around the corner… are you ready?? [image]A dusting at A-Basin. [image]Monarch Mountain got snow. [image]A dusting in Breckenridge. [image]A little place called Aspen with a little dusting of snow. [image]Looks like the bird is the word. The Colorado high country has received a dusting of snow, including ski resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Monrach Mountain, Breckenridge and Aspen, among others. But the photo from Snowbird, Utah, really shows that winter is on its way.  Enjoy the photos and get stoked for the season.  Opening day is just around the corner… are you ready?? [image]A dusting at A-Basin. [image]Monarch Mountain got snow. [image]A dusting in Breckenridge. [image]A little place called Aspen with a little dusting of snow. [image]Looks like the bird is the word. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:26:33 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Colorado-Utah-Resorts-See-First-Snow-Of-The-2012-13-Season/blog/6365577/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-25T21:08:40Z Teton Gravity Research The Colorado high country has received a dusting of snow, including ski resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Monrach Mountain, Breckenridge and Aspen, among others. But the photo from Snowbird, Utah, really shows that winter is on its way.  Enjoy the photos and get stoked for the season.  Opening day is just around the corner… are you ready?? [image]A dusting at A-Basin. [image]Monarch Mountain got snow. [image]A dusting in Breckenridge. [image]A little place called Aspen with a little dusting of snow. [image]Looks like the bird is the word. arapahoe basin, aspen, breckenridge, monarch mountain, resort news nonadult false News: Colorado, Utah Resorts See First Snow Of The 2012-13 Season text blog arapahoe basin,aspen,breckenridge,monarch mountain,resort news 364 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO 0 0 6365577 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Glen-Plake-And-Greg-Hill-Alive-After-Avalanche-On-Manaslu-Remy-Lecluse-And-Greg-Costa-Missing-Search-Canceled/blog/6362923/75233.html [image]Located in Nepal, 8,156-meter Manaslu is the world's eighth-highest mountain. Early Sunday morning an avalanche ripped through Camp 3 at 6,800 meters down to Camp 2 at 6,300 meters. Eleven people are reported dead and six are still missing after an avalanche on 8,156-meter Manaslu - the world’s eighth-highest mountain - ripped through Camp 3 down to Camp 2 at 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning. A serac fall is the reported trigger of the avalanche. Legendary extreme skier Glen Plake was in his tent at Camp 3 with skier Greg Costa when the avalanche broke loose. Chamonix guide and skier Remy Lecluse was in a tent near Plake and Costa at the time of the avalanche. Canadian skier Greg Hill was at Camp 2 and helped with the search. Both Plake and Hill are alive. Lecluse and Costa are still missing. As of Monday morning, the search has been called off.  “It was a major, major accident.” Glen Plake told EpicTV on Sunday. “There are up to 14 people missing. There were 25 tents at Camp 3 [6800m] and all of them were destroyed, 12 tents at Camp 2 [6300m] were banged up and moved around. Greg [Costa] and I were in a tent together, Rémy was in another. “It was 4:45 a.m. and I was in my sleeping bag with my headlamp on reading my devotional when we heard a roar. Greg looked at me and said, ‘That was a big gust of wind.’ Then a second later, 'No, that was an avalanche.'“Then it hit us. “I was swept 300 meters over a serac and down the mountain and came to a stop still in my sleeping bag, still inside the tent, still with my headlamp on. We all went to sleep with avalanche transceivers on, so I punched my way out of the tent and started searching. “I searched for 10 minutes before I realized I was barefoot in the snow. “Greg had been using my down suit for a pillow and I found my suit. I found everything that was in my tent – camera, sleeping bag, ski boots. It was like someone had thrown my gear in the back of a pickup – but there was no sign of Greg. Rémy and his tent are nowhere to be found."The Dynafit crew [Canadian skier Greg Hill's team] were sleeping at a high Camp 2 and were immediately on site to rescue people. Sergio, Stephane, Doji our Sherpa – all strong alpinists – have all come up to search. We’ve done three searches but when the fog rolled in we had to call it off. It was a massive serac fall, probably 600- to 700-meters across. It’s a war zone up here.” [image]Glen Plake, Remy Lecluse and Greg Costa on Manaslu.  Photo via EpicTV.Here is the latest from EpicTV: A press conference just took place at the town hall in Chamonix, France. Jean-Louis Verdier, deputy mayor, and Christian Trommsdorff, director of the SNGM (French Mountain Guides Syndicate), explained that, “The rescue teams feel they did all they could to find further victims, but they have now given up all hope of finding any more survivors. The search has been called off for good.”It was initially reported that seven French alpinists had been killed or were missing, though this number has now been brought down to six. The seventh person is actually a Canadian national. Among this list of six French victims are: two guides who are reported dead, one guide missing, two clients dead and one client missing. Their names will be released in another press conference this afternoon as some families have yet to be notified.”There were still five injured people at base camp this morning, they were taken to Kathmandu today. It is believed that one of these people is a French alpinist who was dug out of the snow in a deep state of hypothermia.The town of Chamonix also expressed their deep gratitude to the Nepalese rescue teams who “reacted very quickly and were on site in record time. This is the first time that Nepal has put such big means into place, proving that they are no longer behind. They have done their very best and we thank them for their hard work.” [image]Map via BBC. [image]Located in Nepal, 8,156-meter Manaslu is the world's eighth-highest mountain. Early Sunday morning an avalanche ripped through Camp 3 at 6,800 meters down to Camp 2 at 6,300 meters. Eleven people are reported dead and six are still missing after an avalanche on 8,156-meter Manaslu - the world’s eighth-highest mountain - ripped through Camp 3 down to Camp 2 at 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning. A serac fall is the reported trigger of the avalanche. Legendary extreme skier Glen Plake was in his tent at Camp 3 with skier Greg Costa when the avalanche broke loose. Chamonix guide and skier Remy Lecluse was in a tent near Plake and Costa at the time of the avalanche. Canadian skier Greg Hill was at Camp 2 and helped with the search. Both Plake and Hill are alive. Lecluse and Costa are still missing. As of Monday morning, the search has been called off.  “It was a major, major accident.” Glen Plake told EpicTV on Sunday. “There are up to 14 people missing. There were 25 tents at Camp 3 [6800m] and all of them were destroyed, 12 tents at Camp 2 [6300m] were banged up and moved around. Greg [Costa] and I were in a tent together, Rémy was in another. “It was 4:45 a.m. and I was in my sleeping bag with my headlamp on reading my devotional when we heard a roar. Greg looked at me and said, ‘That was a big gust of wind.’ Then a second later, 'No, that was an avalanche.'“Then it hit us. “I was swept 300 meters over a serac and down the mountain and came to a stop still in my sleeping bag, still inside the tent, still with my headlamp on. We all went to sleep with avalanche transceivers on, so I punched my way out of the tent and started searching. “I searched for 10 minutes before I realized I was barefoot in the snow. “Greg had been using my down suit for a pillow and I found my suit. I found everything that was in my tent – camera, sleeping bag, ski boots. It was like someone had thrown my gear in the back of a pickup – but there was no sign of Greg. Rémy and his tent are nowhere to be found."The Dynafit crew [Canadian skier Greg Hill's team] were sleeping at a high Camp 2 and were immediately on site to rescue people. Sergio, Stephane, Doji our Sherpa – all strong alpinists – have all come up to search. We’ve done three searches but when the fog rolled in we had to call it off. It was a massive serac fall, probably 600- to 700-meters across. It’s a war zone up here.” [image]Glen Plake, Remy Lecluse and Greg Costa on Manaslu.  Photo via EpicTV.Here is the latest from EpicTV: A press conference just took place at the town hall in Chamonix, France. Jean-Louis Verdier, deputy mayor, and Christian Trommsdorff, director of the SNGM (French Mountain Guides Syndicate), explained that, “The rescue teams feel they did all they could to find further victims, but they have now given up all hope of finding any more survivors. The search has been called off for good.”It was initially reported that seven French alpinists had been killed or were missing, though this number has now been brought down to six. The seventh person is actually a Canadian national. Among this list of six French victims are: two guides who are reported dead, one guide missing, two clients dead and one client missing. Their names will be released in another press conference this afternoon as some families have yet to be notified.”There were still five injured people at base camp this morning, they were taken to Kathmandu today. It is believed that one of these people is a French alpinist who was dug out of the snow in a deep state of hypothermia.The town of Chamonix also expressed their deep gratitude to the Nepalese rescue teams who “reacted very quickly and were on site in record time. This is the first time that Nepal has put such big means into place, proving that they are no longer behind. They have done their very best and we thank them for their hard work.” [image]Map via BBC. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:54:11 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Glen-Plake-And-Greg-Hill-Alive-After-Avalanche-On-Manaslu-Remy-Lecluse-And-Greg-Costa-Missing-Search-Canceled/blog/6362923/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-24T17:18:23Z Teton Gravity Research [image]Located in Nepal, 8,156-meter Manaslu is the world's eighth-highest mountain. Early Sunday morning an avalanche ripped through Camp 3 at 6,800 meters down to Camp 2 at 6,300 meters. Eleven people are reported dead and six are still missing after an avalanche on 8,156-meter Manaslu - the world’s eighth-highest mountain - ripped through Camp 3 down to Camp 2 at 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning. A serac fall is the reported trigger of the avalanche. Legendary extreme skier Glen Plake was in his tent at Camp 3 with skier Greg Costa when the avalanche broke loose. Chamonix guide and skier Remy Lecluse was in a tent near Plake and Costa at the time of the avalanche. Canadian skier Greg Hill was at Camp 2 and helped with the search. Both Plake and Hill are alive. Lecluse and Costa are still missing. As of Monday morning, the search has been called off.  “It was a major, major accident.” Glen Plake told EpicTV on Sunday. “There are up to 14 people missing. There were 25 tents at Camp 3 [6800m] and all of them were destroyed, 12 tents at Camp 2 [6300m] were banged up and moved around. Greg [Costa] and I were in a tent together, Rémy was in another. “It was 4:45 a.m. and I was in my sleeping bag with my headlamp on reading my devotional when we heard a roar. Greg looked at me and said, ‘That was a big gust of wind.’ Then a second later, 'No, that was an avalanche.'“Then it hit us. “I was swept 300 meters over a serac and down the mountain and came to a stop still in my sleeping bag, still inside the tent, still with my headlamp on. We all went to sleep with avalanche transceivers on, so I punched my way out of the tent and started searching. “I searched for 10 minutes before I realized I was barefoot in the snow. “Greg had been using my down suit for a pillow and I found my suit. I found everything that was in my tent – camera, sleeping bag, ski boots. It was like someone had thrown my gear in the back of a pickup – but there was no sign of Greg. Rémy and his tent are nowhere to be found."The Dynafit crew [Canadian skier Greg Hill's team] were sleeping at a high Camp 2 and were immediately on site to rescue people. Sergio, Stephane, Doji our Sherpa – all strong alpinists – have all come up to search. We’ve done three searches but when the fog rolled in we had to call it off. It was a massive serac fall, probably 600- to 700-meters across. It’s a war zone up here.” [image]Glen Plake, Remy Lecluse and Greg Costa on Manaslu.  Photo via EpicTV.Here is the latest from EpicTV: A press conference just took place at the town hall in Chamonix, France. Jean-Louis Verdier, deputy mayor, and Christian Trommsdorff, director of the SNGM (French Mountain Guides Syndicate), explained that, “The rescue teams feel they did all they could to find further victims, but they have now given up all hope of finding any more survivors. The search has been called off for good.”It was initially reported that seven French alpinists had been killed or were missing, though this number has now been brought down to six. The seventh person is actually a Canadian national. Among this list of six French victims are: two guides who are reported dead, one guide missing, two clients dead and one client missing. Their names will be released in another press conference this afternoon as some families have yet to be notified.”There were still five injured people at base camp this morning, they were taken to Kathmandu today. It is believed that one of these people is a French alpinist who was dug out of the snow in a deep state of hypothermia.The town of Chamonix also expressed their deep gratitude to the Nepalese rescue teams who “reacted very quickly and were on site in record time. This is the first time that Nepal has put such big means into place, proving that they are no longer behind. They have done their very best and we thank them for their hard work.” [image]Map via BBC. avalanche, glen plake, greg costa, greg hill, manaslu, nepal, remy lecluse, skiers, skiing nonadult false News: Glen Plake And Greg Hill Alive After Avalanche On Manaslu, Remy Lecluse And Greg Costa Missing, Search Canceled text blog avalanche,glen plake,greg costa,greg hill,manaslu,nepal,remy lecluse,skiers,skiing 255 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false Nepal Manaslu 0 0 6362923 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_Video-Signal-Makes-Adaptive-Snowboard-For-Tim-Ostler-Every-Third-Thursday/blog/6355075/75233.html Dave Lee and the Signal Snowboards crew are back tackling a new hybrid snowboard project that's inspiring on many levels. This month's challenge is to merge Signal snowboards technology and Crankbrothers Mountain bike component technology to create a new next-level custom adaptive snowboard customized to get a new crew of shredders on the hill. The motivation for the build is personal—in 2000, good friend and pro snowboarder Tim Ostler was paralyzed from the chest down in a halfpipe snowboarding accident. Despite maintaining an athletic lifestyle, Tim hasn't been snowboarding since. Watch as the crew build one of the most rewarding boards to date and, after a few setbacks, succeed in getting Tim back out riding with his friends on Every Third Thursday. We encourage you to push this video forward and share it with everyone you know! How cool would it be if this ETT finds its way into production. So, hit play and let's all Raise The Bar and give some serious thought to the Next Level Adaptive Snowboard! Dave Lee and the Signal Snowboards crew are back tackling a new hybrid snowboard project that's inspiring on many levels. This month's challenge is to merge Signal snowboards technology and Crankbrothers Mountain bike component technology to create a new next-level custom adaptive snowboard customized to get a new crew of shredders on the hill. The motivation for the build is personal—in 2000, good friend and pro snowboarder Tim Ostler was paralyzed from the chest down in a halfpipe snowboarding accident. Despite maintaining an athletic lifestyle, Tim hasn't been snowboarding since. Watch as the crew build one of the most rewarding boards to date and, after a few setbacks, succeed in getting Tim back out riding with his friends on Every Third Thursday. We encourage you to push this video forward and share it with everyone you know! How cool would it be if this ETT finds its way into production. So, hit play and let's all Raise The Bar and give some serious thought to the Next Level Adaptive Snowboard! Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:13:40 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_Video-Signal-Makes-Adaptive-Snowboard-For-Tim-Ostler-Every-Third-Thursday/blog/6355075/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-21T00:13:40Z Teton Gravity Research Dave Lee and the Signal Snowboards crew are back tackling a new hybrid snowboard project that's inspiring on many levels. This month's challenge is to merge Signal snowboards technology and Crankbrothers Mountain bike component technology to create a new next-level custom adaptive snowboard customized to get a new crew of shredders on the hill. The motivation for the build is personal—in 2000, good friend and pro snowboarder Tim Ostler was paralyzed from the chest down in a halfpipe snowboarding accident. Despite maintaining an athletic lifestyle, Tim hasn't been snowboarding since. Watch as the crew build one of the most rewarding boards to date and, after a few setbacks, succeed in getting Tim back out riding with his friends on Every Third Thursday. We encourage you to push this video forward and share it with everyone you know! How cool would it be if this ETT finds its way into production. So, hit play and let's all Raise The Bar and give some serious thought to the Next Level Adaptive Snowboard! crankbrothers, signal snowboards, snowboard, snowboarding, tim ostler nonadult false Video: Signal Makes Adaptive Snowboard For Tim Ostler - Every Third Thursday text blog crankbrothers,signal snowboards,snowboard,snowboarding,tim ostler 348 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States OR Mount Hood 0 0 6355075 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_Video-Summertime-Skydiving-38-Extreme-Tubing-Roner-Vision/blog/6349171/75233.html Erik Roner has been keeping busy as evidence from this action-packed new episode of RonerVision! Erik kicks things off skydiving with buddy Bob Burnquist over the 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing and gives us his take on parachute packing 101. Next Erik heads out to Glen Helen raceway joining Greg Godfrey and some of the Nitro Circus Crew for an epic night of truck racing. Summer wouldn't be complete without some good old fashioned R&R, so Erik finishes things off back home in Tahoe, living the good life with son Oskar. As always Oskar gets into big things—this month it's extreme tubing. Hang on! Erik Roner has been keeping busy as evidence from this action-packed new episode of RonerVision! Erik kicks things off skydiving with buddy Bob Burnquist over the 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing and gives us his take on parachute packing 101. Next Erik heads out to Glen Helen raceway joining Greg Godfrey and some of the Nitro Circus Crew for an epic night of truck racing. Summer wouldn't be complete without some good old fashioned R&R, so Erik finishes things off back home in Tahoe, living the good life with son Oskar. As always Oskar gets into big things—this month it's extreme tubing. Hang on! Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:58:32 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_Video-Summertime-Skydiving-38-Extreme-Tubing-Roner-Vision/blog/6349171/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-18T19:58:32Z Teton Gravity Research Erik Roner has been keeping busy as evidence from this action-packed new episode of RonerVision! Erik kicks things off skydiving with buddy Bob Burnquist over the 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing and gives us his take on parachute packing 101. Next Erik heads out to Glen Helen raceway joining Greg Godfrey and some of the Nitro Circus Crew for an epic night of truck racing. Summer wouldn't be complete without some good old fashioned R&R, so Erik finishes things off back home in Tahoe, living the good life with son Oskar. As always Oskar gets into big things—this month it's extreme tubing. Hang on! erik roner, roner vision nonadult false Video: Summertime, Skydiving & Extreme Tubing: Roner Vision text blog erik roner,roner vision 198 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CA 0 0 6349171 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Kenai-Heli-Ski-Opens-February-2013-In-Seldovia-Alaska/blog/6346735/75233.html [image] SELDOVIA, Alaska - Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Alaska, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors in February 2013. “Some of the world's most remote and exclusive terrain, in Alaska's Kenai Mountains, is now available to skiers and snowboards,” said Kenai Heli Ski's co-owner Njord Rota. “In good weather or bad, we guarantee 100,000 vertical feet of powder skiing in a week.” Kenai Heli Ski has four helicopters for skiers and snowboarders to take daily trips. The company is also one of the few helicopter skiing operators that provides a snowcat for skiing in inclement weather that prevents the helicopters from flying. The company offers weeklong packages that include transportation from Anchorage to Seldovia, lodging, meals, guides, terrain and equipment (which includes both skis and avalanche airbags). Kenai Heli Ski also offers private weeklong packages, which includes the entire lodge and a dedicated helicopter. “We take safety seriously,” Rota said. “We are the only company that provides free avalanche airbags to our clients.  We also offer logistical support and we do not 'nickel-and-dime' our clients to death with these add-ons.” Visit www.kenaiheliski.com for more information. Contact Njord Rota, owner, at 1-800-559-8691 or by email to njord@kenaiheliski.com. [image] SELDOVIA, Alaska - Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Alaska, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors in February 2013. “Some of the world's most remote and exclusive terrain, in Alaska's Kenai Mountains, is now available to skiers and snowboards,” said Kenai Heli Ski's co-owner Njord Rota. “In good weather or bad, we guarantee 100,000 vertical feet of powder skiing in a week.” Kenai Heli Ski has four helicopters for skiers and snowboarders to take daily trips. The company is also one of the few helicopter skiing operators that provides a snowcat for skiing in inclement weather that prevents the helicopters from flying. The company offers weeklong packages that include transportation from Anchorage to Seldovia, lodging, meals, guides, terrain and equipment (which includes both skis and avalanche airbags). Kenai Heli Ski also offers private weeklong packages, which includes the entire lodge and a dedicated helicopter. “We take safety seriously,” Rota said. “We are the only company that provides free avalanche airbags to our clients.  We also offer logistical support and we do not 'nickel-and-dime' our clients to death with these add-ons.” Visit www.kenaiheliski.com for more information. Contact Njord Rota, owner, at 1-800-559-8691 or by email to njord@kenaiheliski.com. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:54:13 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Kenai-Heli-Ski-Opens-February-2013-In-Seldovia-Alaska/blog/6346735/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-18T09:28:45Z Teton Gravity Research [image] SELDOVIA, Alaska - Thrill seekers have a new option when helicopter skiing in Alaska. Based in Seldovia, Alaska, Kenai Heli Ski is opening its doors in February 2013. “Some of the world's most remote and exclusive terrain, in Alaska's Kenai Mountains, is now available to skiers and snowboards,” said Kenai Heli Ski's co-owner Njord Rota. “In good weather or bad, we guarantee 100,000 vertical feet of powder skiing in a week.” Kenai Heli Ski has four helicopters for skiers and snowboarders to take daily trips. The company is also one of the few helicopter skiing operators that provides a snowcat for skiing in inclement weather that prevents the helicopters from flying. The company offers weeklong packages that include transportation from Anchorage to Seldovia, lodging, meals, guides, terrain and equipment (which includes both skis and avalanche airbags). Kenai Heli Ski also offers private weeklong packages, which includes the entire lodge and a dedicated helicopter. “We take safety seriously,” Rota said. “We are the only company that provides free avalanche airbags to our clients.  We also offer logistical support and we do not 'nickel-and-dime' our clients to death with these add-ons.” Visit www.kenaiheliski.com for more information. Contact Njord Rota, owner, at 1-800-559-8691 or by email to njord@kenaiheliski.com. alaska, helicopter, kenai heli ski, skiing nonadult false News: Kenai Heli Ski Opens February 2013 In Seldovia, Alaska text blog alaska,helicopter,kenai heli ski,skiing 293 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States AK SELDOVIA 0 0 6346735 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Shaun-White-Arrested-For-Public-Intoxication-And-Vandalism/blog/6347127/75233.html [image] Via The Los Angeles Times — Evidently, Shaun White, aka the Flying Tomato, is not nearly as fleet on foot as he is on a board.The Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding and X Games star in skateboarding has been arrested and charged in Nashville, Tenn., for public intoxication and vandalism during an apparent drunken rampage at a hotel.According to Nashville police, White also got into an altercation with another person who tried to prevent White from fleeing the hotel, where he allegedly broke a phone and pulled a fire alarm, which caused an evacuation.White reportedly tried to hail a cab after the evacuation of the hotel and was prevented from leaving by another person, who said White kicked them and tried to flee on foot. The person reportedly chased White down and got into a brief altercation with him.Police reported that White appeared to be extremely intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. He was taken to a hospital and charged with public intoxication and vandalism.White's booking mug shot shows him with a black eye.Wire service and Internet reports contributed to this story. [image] Via The Los Angeles Times — Evidently, Shaun White, aka the Flying Tomato, is not nearly as fleet on foot as he is on a board.The Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding and X Games star in skateboarding has been arrested and charged in Nashville, Tenn., for public intoxication and vandalism during an apparent drunken rampage at a hotel.According to Nashville police, White also got into an altercation with another person who tried to prevent White from fleeing the hotel, where he allegedly broke a phone and pulled a fire alarm, which caused an evacuation.White reportedly tried to hail a cab after the evacuation of the hotel and was prevented from leaving by another person, who said White kicked them and tried to flee on foot. The person reportedly chased White down and got into a brief altercation with him.Police reported that White appeared to be extremely intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. He was taken to a hospital and charged with public intoxication and vandalism.White's booking mug shot shows him with a black eye.Wire service and Internet reports contributed to this story. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:51:57 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Shaun-White-Arrested-For-Public-Intoxication-And-Vandalism/blog/6347127/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-18T02:51:57Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Via The Los Angeles Times — Evidently, Shaun White, aka the Flying Tomato, is not nearly as fleet on foot as he is on a board.The Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding and X Games star in skateboarding has been arrested and charged in Nashville, Tenn., for public intoxication and vandalism during an apparent drunken rampage at a hotel.According to Nashville police, White also got into an altercation with another person who tried to prevent White from fleeing the hotel, where he allegedly broke a phone and pulled a fire alarm, which caused an evacuation.White reportedly tried to hail a cab after the evacuation of the hotel and was prevented from leaving by another person, who said White kicked them and tried to flee on foot. The person reportedly chased White down and got into a brief altercation with him.Police reported that White appeared to be extremely intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. He was taken to a hospital and charged with public intoxication and vandalism.White's booking mug shot shows him with a black eye.Wire service and Internet reports contributed to this story. arrested, publuc intoxication, shaun white nonadult false News: Shaun White Arrested For Public Intoxication And Vandalism text blog arrested,publuc intoxication,shaun white 222 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States TN Nashville 0 0 6347127 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-White-And-Gold-A-Dusting-Of-Snow-Hits-AspenSnowmass-Get-Amped/blog/6346821/75233.html [image] Another snowfall dusted the peaks around Aspen/Snowmass today. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are scheduled to open for the season November 22 with Aspen Highlands on December 8 and Buttermilk opening December 15. If this a sign of things to come, you better dust off the skis now and wear your boots to watch the Broncos game tonight. All photos: Jeremy Swanson [image] [image] [image] Another snowfall dusted the peaks around Aspen/Snowmass today. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are scheduled to open for the season November 22 with Aspen Highlands on December 8 and Buttermilk opening December 15. If this a sign of things to come, you better dust off the skis now and wear your boots to watch the Broncos game tonight. All photos: Jeremy Swanson [image] [image] Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:48:55 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-White-And-Gold-A-Dusting-Of-Snow-Hits-AspenSnowmass-Get-Amped/blog/6346821/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-18T01:48:55Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Another snowfall dusted the peaks around Aspen/Snowmass today. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are scheduled to open for the season November 22 with Aspen Highlands on December 8 and Buttermilk opening December 15. If this a sign of things to come, you better dust off the skis now and wear your boots to watch the Broncos game tonight. All photos: Jeremy Swanson [image] [image] aspen, september, snow, snowmass nonadult false News: White And Gold - A Dusting Of Snow Hits Aspen/Snowmass - Get Amped text blog aspen,september,snow,snowmass 168 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States CO Aspen 0 0 6346821 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-X-Dance-Action-Sports-Film-Festival-Now-Nov-8-11/blog/6346721/75233.html This November the best action sports filmmakers, iconic athletes, and culture enthusiasts will descend upon Salt Lake City for the 13th annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. This year's event will run November 8-11, 2012, (the weekend of Veteran's Day) with screening and party headquarters at The Depot 13 North 4th West. (www.depotslc.com)The deadline for all entries is quickly approaching. Visit http://x-dance.org/category/submissions/ to submit your film by September 21st.  We will announce this year's selection on October 15th to allow ample time to make travel arrangements. We are requiring attendance by either the filmmaker or some other representative that was directly involved in the making of the film (athlete, producer, etc...). This helps your film and the festival with the prestige and attention they both deserve. X-DANCE EVENTSThe X-Dance Institute is taking center stage this year with three seminars covering Digital Distribution, Crowd Funding, and the hot new gear from GoPro. Industry experts will be conducting these seminars that will be produced for the web. All levels and types of filmmakers (and the public) are welcome!SwagTown is our industry tradeshow. This year SwagTown will move into its own space in the Depot. Get the sponsors from your films into this part of the event to give them an even bigger bang for their buck!! Have your sponsors sell and market your film and their product at SwagTown!The X-Dance Music Series will see its debut this year! Every night during the festival there will be a concert and party! Bring your “festival liver”. The public is invited. Filmmakers are free!X-Dance has continued to grow in reach and prestige every year.  This year we are projecting even greater participation and another year of record-breaking attendance. If you don't have a film for this year's festival, I'm sure you know friends and colleagues who do.  Spread the word and come out to support our industry while enjoying the best action sports films in the world. For more info please visit our new website  x-dance.com and click on the Facebook icon for the latest info on the Festival and a chance to win prizes. This November the best action sports filmmakers, iconic athletes, and culture enthusiasts will descend upon Salt Lake City for the 13th annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. This year's event will run November 8-11, 2012, (the weekend of Veteran's Day) with screening and party headquarters at The Depot 13 North 4th West. (www.depotslc.com)The deadline for all entries is quickly approaching. Visit http://x-dance.org/category/submissions/ to submit your film by September 21st.  We will announce this year's selection on October 15th to allow ample time to make travel arrangements. We are requiring attendance by either the filmmaker or some other representative that was directly involved in the making of the film (athlete, producer, etc...). This helps your film and the festival with the prestige and attention they both deserve. X-DANCE EVENTSThe X-Dance Institute is taking center stage this year with three seminars covering Digital Distribution, Crowd Funding, and the hot new gear from GoPro. Industry experts will be conducting these seminars that will be produced for the web. All levels and types of filmmakers (and the public) are welcome!SwagTown is our industry tradeshow. This year SwagTown will move into its own space in the Depot. Get the sponsors from your films into this part of the event to give them an even bigger bang for their buck!! Have your sponsors sell and market your film and their product at SwagTown!The X-Dance Music Series will see its debut this year! Every night during the festival there will be a concert and party! Bring your “festival liver”. The public is invited. Filmmakers are free!X-Dance has continued to grow in reach and prestige every year.  This year we are projecting even greater participation and another year of record-breaking attendance. If you don't have a film for this year's festival, I'm sure you know friends and colleagues who do.  Spread the word and come out to support our industry while enjoying the best action sports films in the world. For more info please visit our new website  x-dance.com and click on the Facebook icon for the latest info on the Festival and a chance to win prizes. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:10:49 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-X-Dance-Action-Sports-Film-Festival-Now-Nov-8-11/blog/6346721/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-18T01:10:49Z Teton Gravity Research This November the best action sports filmmakers, iconic athletes, and culture enthusiasts will descend upon Salt Lake City for the 13th annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. This year's event will run November 8-11, 2012, (the weekend of Veteran's Day) with screening and party headquarters at The Depot 13 North 4th West. (www.depotslc.com)The deadline for all entries is quickly approaching. Visit http://x-dance.org/category/submissions/ to submit your film by September 21st.  We will announce this year's selection on October 15th to allow ample time to make travel arrangements. We are requiring attendance by either the filmmaker or some other representative that was directly involved in the making of the film (athlete, producer, etc...). This helps your film and the festival with the prestige and attention they both deserve. X-DANCE EVENTSThe X-Dance Institute is taking center stage this year with three seminars covering Digital Distribution, Crowd Funding, and the hot new gear from GoPro. Industry experts will be conducting these seminars that will be produced for the web. All levels and types of filmmakers (and the public) are welcome!SwagTown is our industry tradeshow. This year SwagTown will move into its own space in the Depot. Get the sponsors from your films into this part of the event to give them an even bigger bang for their buck!! Have your sponsors sell and market your film and their product at SwagTown!The X-Dance Music Series will see its debut this year! Every night during the festival there will be a concert and party! Bring your “festival liver”. The public is invited. Filmmakers are free!X-Dance has continued to grow in reach and prestige every year.  This year we are projecting even greater participation and another year of record-breaking attendance. If you don't have a film for this year's festival, I'm sure you know friends and colleagues who do.  Spread the word and come out to support our industry while enjoying the best action sports films in the world. For more info please visit our new website  x-dance.com and click on the Facebook icon for the latest info on the Festival and a chance to win prizes. film festival, x-dance nonadult false News: X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival Now Nov. 8-11 text blog film festival,x-dance 119 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States UT Salt Lake City 0 0 6346721 8097810 Gold 208481 http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Mountain-Lifestyle-Brand-Stio-Launches-In-Jackson-Hole/blog/6335209/75233.html [image] Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. Jackson, Wyo. – Stio™, a Jackson-based mountain lifestyle apparel and accessories brand, today unveiled its highly anticipated fall/winter product line on its website, thus officially marking the launch of the brand to the public. After weeks of grassroots outreach and a momentum-building social media campaign, Stio is open for business.Stio is employing a direct to consumer sales model via their website and a print catalog campaign. The brand will also have a Flagship Storefront on Jackson Hole’s Town Square, set to open in early October, 2012.The brand launches with a collection that is poised to redefine the “mountain lifestyle” category of apparel and accessories. With premium product for men, women, and children, Stio explores a new paradigm of outdoor lifestyle apparel that is relevant for both the most adventurous and quieter moments of mountain living.“The mountains of the American West are where I’ve made my home for 38 years, the last 24 of those here in Jackson, Wyoming. There is a passion in this community for action and adventure, but also for finding simple ways to integrate the outdoors into modern life,” said Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. “Stio was created to capture this ethos by delivering product that is as relevant on the ski hill or mountain trail as it is at work, on the road, or social outings. Today marks a special day for both me and the entire Stio team; our launch is truly a celebration of the mountain life.”To shop Stio products and learn more about the brand, visit www.stio.com, and to join the conversation, visit its Facebook page. [image] [image] [image] Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. Jackson, Wyo. – Stio™, a Jackson-based mountain lifestyle apparel and accessories brand, today unveiled its highly anticipated fall/winter product line on its website, thus officially marking the launch of the brand to the public. After weeks of grassroots outreach and a momentum-building social media campaign, Stio is open for business.Stio is employing a direct to consumer sales model via their website and a print catalog campaign. The brand will also have a Flagship Storefront on Jackson Hole’s Town Square, set to open in early October, 2012.The brand launches with a collection that is poised to redefine the “mountain lifestyle” category of apparel and accessories. With premium product for men, women, and children, Stio explores a new paradigm of outdoor lifestyle apparel that is relevant for both the most adventurous and quieter moments of mountain living.“The mountains of the American West are where I’ve made my home for 38 years, the last 24 of those here in Jackson, Wyoming. There is a passion in this community for action and adventure, but also for finding simple ways to integrate the outdoors into modern life,” said Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. “Stio was created to capture this ethos by delivering product that is as relevant on the ski hill or mountain trail as it is at work, on the road, or social outings. Today marks a special day for both me and the entire Stio team; our launch is truly a celebration of the mountain life.”To shop Stio products and learn more about the brand, visit www.stio.com, and to join the conversation, visit its Facebook page. [image] [image] Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:05:44 GMT http://live.tetongravity.com/_News-Mountain-Lifestyle-Brand-Stio-Launches-In-Jackson-Hole/blog/6335209/75233.html media-75233 2012-09-11T23:05:44Z Teton Gravity Research [image] Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. Jackson, Wyo. – Stio™, a Jackson-based mountain lifestyle apparel and accessories brand, today unveiled its highly anticipated fall/winter product line on its website, thus officially marking the launch of the brand to the public. After weeks of grassroots outreach and a momentum-building social media campaign, Stio is open for business.Stio is employing a direct to consumer sales model via their website and a print catalog campaign. The brand will also have a Flagship Storefront on Jackson Hole’s Town Square, set to open in early October, 2012.The brand launches with a collection that is poised to redefine the “mountain lifestyle” category of apparel and accessories. With premium product for men, women, and children, Stio explores a new paradigm of outdoor lifestyle apparel that is relevant for both the most adventurous and quieter moments of mountain living.“The mountains of the American West are where I’ve made my home for 38 years, the last 24 of those here in Jackson, Wyoming. There is a passion in this community for action and adventure, but also for finding simple ways to integrate the outdoors into modern life,” said Stephen Sullivan, founder of Stio. “Stio was created to capture this ethos by delivering product that is as relevant on the ski hill or mountain trail as it is at work, on the road, or social outings. Today marks a special day for both me and the entire Stio team; our launch is truly a celebration of the mountain life.”To shop Stio products and learn more about the brand, visit www.stio.com, and to join the conversation, visit its Facebook page. [image] [image] brand, jackson, lifestyle, stio nonadult false News: Mountain Lifestyle Brand Stio Launches In Jackson Hole text blog brand,jackson,lifestyle,stio 179 0 0.0 http://live.tetongravity.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8097810&as=75233 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/75233/photos/PHOTO_4105881_75233_8097810_ap_160X120.jpg false United States WY Jackson 0 0 6335209 8097810 Gold 208481