Archive for 'NW EVENTS'
Road Trip: Mt. Baker, WA
Posted onMar 12, 2012 by Landon.
If you live & Snowboard in the PNW, you know about the legendary resort: Mt. Baker. In fact, if you are a snowboarder anywhere in the United States, chances are you have heard the tales. If you haven’t been to Baker or have no idea what I am talking about, read this now: This article [...]
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Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom
Posted onFeb 07, 2012 by Landon.
It’s once again time to make the pilgrimage to one of the greatest mountains in the Northwest and ascend the windy snow covered road that leads to Mt. Baker. Last year was pretty damn epic, with untracked powder turns waiting for me everywhere I turned. It was actually hard to pay attention to the event. [...]
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2012 Baldy Banked Slalom
Posted onJan 05, 2012 by Landon.
The first Baldy Banked Slalom will be an unofficial qualifier for the Mt. Baker Banked Slalom. Three coveted spots will be awarded to the Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom event held February 10,11,12. When: Sunday January 15th, at 9:30am Where: Sun Valley Idaho. Events starts at 9am Sunday morning in the old halfpipe location. Registration: [...]
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5th Annual Dirksen Derby
Posted onDec 11, 2011 by Landon.
The 5th Annual Dirksen Derby at Mt. Bachelor will be held on the weekend of December 17th-18th, 2011! Just like the weather reports in the NW, the actual details of the event are still a bit hazy. But one thing is for sure, the Dirksen Derby is going down and the good times are guaranteed. [...]
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Arbor Collective Presents: Blaine Fontana & Zack Johnsen
Posted onOct 27, 2011 by Landon.
Arbor celebrates longtime art and design contributors Blaine Fontana & Zach Johnsen in a night of art, up-cycling, book signings, frivolity and a furious passion for reclaimed materials for an imaginative environmental experience. Collaborating with Arbor, the artists are echoing the company’s rooted practice using sustainable materials for their products. The entire show is comprised [...]
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Homeschool Snowboarding Launch Party
Posted onOct 13, 2011 by Landon.
The Homeschool crew are celebrating their official launch party this weekend at the Portland headquarters. If you haven’t checked out their new line of outerwear this is the time and place to do it. Get a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of an outerwear company first hand and meet the people who [...]
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Back to back La Niñas
Posted onOct 06, 2011 by Landon.
NOAA has officially announced that we are experiencing a La Niña pattern for the 2011-2012 winter season. Which for us in the Pacific North West means… well I’m not sure what it means. But I do know that last season (also La Niña) was pretty insane both snow and surf wise. I was getting powder [...]
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