The US Open Snowboarding Championships, the pinnacle of all snowboarding events that has showcased the world’s most progressive riding longer than any other snowboarding competition in the world, will take place at Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont from March 16-22, 2009. Past Olympic medalists Shaun White, Kelly Clark and Hannah Teter and Olympic hopefuls like Kevin Pearce, Ellery Hollingsworth and Charles Reid are just a few of the top riders who plan to attend the event, which features invitational quarterpipe, halfpipe, slopestyle and junior jam competitions…. Details
Appalachian’s Drew Stanley said, “Burton Snowboards, the world’s leading snowboard manufacturer, selected Appalachian Ski Mtn. as the only ski resort in North Carolina and the first ski resort south of Snowshoe, West Virginia, to be named as an official Burton Learn To Ride Center.”
He said the Burton program was specifically designed to accelerate learning by utilizing equipment designed specifically for beginners, small classes and appropriate learning terrain…. Details
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Motorcycle FMX – Leader of the New School, Nate Adams’ perspective expands beyond a bike and a ramp
The Target logo on his helmet, along with his clean-cut and professional demeanor, may lead the common, clueless kid to immediately accuse Nate Adams of being an X Games robot looking for a check; another soulless action sports athlete looking to get paid. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
Beyond his ridiculous skills on a freestyle bike, Nate has plenty going on off of it, as well…. With influences that include skateboarding, snowboarding, and hip-hop, …Â Details
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In a tough economy local shoppers not only get a good deal, they also get the pleasure of knowing their money will literally be pumped right back into the Vail Valley.
The Thrifty Shoppe, with a location in Eagle and Edwards, sells everything from couches and televisions to clothing and ski gear, and right now the nonprofit is slashing prices to make room for new spring items.
All of the money spent in both stores, minus a few administrative costs, is given …Â Details